Just joking about the km. I went to school at a Royal Naval school in Malta in the 1960's. I know how many stones I weigh.
I got my Mercedes about 6 years ago, which would have made it about 12 years old. I paid $6K for it, and got a car that I've now put another 130K miles on. It has rarely given me trouble, and I'd get in it now and drive several hundred miles. In fact, I did exactly that just a few months ago when I went to Kentucky to visit with @Tony Dismukes and another MA friend of mine. If I want, I can probably get another 100K miles without spending too much.I so appear to think of cars differently
My current car is plenty comfy enough, it's in good condition (needed a hell of a clean), it's proven reliable enough that I'd get in it right now and drive any distance, it's got just enough toys to amuse me.
But, it's 12 years old...
Also but - it cost me £450 to buy outright, privately.
After a very quick look, the new equivalent model would need a £2750 deposit and £199 per month - and I'd still need to pay £11000 to keep it in 3 years time.
I just can't think of a single sane reason to get a new one.
Everyone likes what they like, and couldn’t care much less about some things.I so appear to think of cars differently
My current car is plenty comfy enough, it's in good condition (needed a hell of a clean), it's proven reliable enough that I'd get in it right now and drive any distance, it's got just enough toys to amuse me.
But, it's 12 years old...
Also but - it cost me £450 to buy outright, privately.
After a very quick look, the new equivalent model would need a £2750 deposit and £199 per month - and I'd still need to pay £11000 to keep it in 3 years time.
I just can't think of a single sane reason to get a new one.
I think they also do speed sensing, but I've never manually turned them on to find out...
Having gotten used to both rain-sensing wipers (much less hassle when the rain is off-and-on and keeps changing how much drizzle I'm driving in) and the auto-dimming rearview mirror (a more consistent visibility than the flip-style, and mind provides enough dimming so headlights behind aren't bothersome), those two I want in every car I own from now on.
Cruise is an absolute must for me. If I have to use the gas pedal for an hour straight on the highway, my right hip starts to cramp up. The only solution at that point is to stop and walk for 5-10 minutes. I won't even rent a car without cruise control.I clicked agree, but my cheapie car has most of those features...
Auto dimming mirror - yeah, that's a pointless thing exactly as you describe. I may yet swap that out for an old fashioned flippy one.
Auto wipers - I use those... I can fully override the auto function but the rain we often get is that bit too much for intermittent and not quite enough for constant without screeching. It honestly has to save wear on the lever
Auto lights - I use those too. I have chosen to override them and switch the lights on myself a total of once. I've never overridden them to off though.
The built in stereo that's spidered into the canbus annoys me - I had to attack it with a soldering iron to get anywhere near an acceptable (to me) amp and keep the reverse sensors and other functions.
Climate control I don't mind, I just deal with it.
I use the cruise, and the speed limiter. Folding electric mirrors are really handy, as are the auto up windows when I lock it.
None of it is essential though, and none of it influenced my decision to buy the car.
I KNOW right, I'm rather impressed, of all the swerves, this has to be one of the most off topic to the thread. Congrats guysI have to say, this is probably the biggest persistent thread swerve I've seen. Good work, all!
It's nice to feel appreciated.I KNOW right, I'm rather impressed, of all the swerves, this has to be one of the most off topic to the thread. Congrats guys
I forgot about auto lights. I had a car with those and hated them too. I always just left them on.I clicked agree, but my cheapie car has most of those features...
Auto dimming mirror - yeah, that's a pointless thing exactly as you describe. I may yet swap that out for an old fashioned flippy one.
Auto wipers - I use those... I can fully override the auto function but the rain we often get is that bit too much for intermittent and not quite enough for constant without screeching. It honestly has to save wear on the lever
Auto lights - I use those too. I have chosen to override them and switch the lights on myself a total of once. I've never overridden them to off though.
The built in stereo that's spidered into the canbus annoys me - I had to attack it with a soldering iron to get anywhere near an acceptable (to me) amp and keep the reverse sensors and other functions.
Climate control I don't mind, I just deal with it.
I use the cruise, and the speed limiter. Folding electric mirrors are really handy, as are the auto up windows when I lock it.
None of it is essential though, and none of it influenced my decision to buy the car.
I keep telling myself I’m going to install a remote start on my car but never get around to it. Every car I’ve ever owned. Minus the manual transmission cars I’ve had.
Bentley is the car you drive.
One option I’ve had a few times and thought was a big deal - moonroof.
I only opened it a few times and closed it almost immediately every time because it annoyed me. I’d tilt it open sometimes though. And I’d usually keep the screen thing that covers it closed. I questioned why I actually wanted one after my first car with it. My Highlander doesn’t have one and I don’t miss it st all.
A friend had a Honda Element with the long moonroof. Really cool and roomy in the back for passengers, but just ugly as all hell IMO. He hated the way it looked and drove, but his kids loved riding in it, so he liked it. I guess it’s like a Rolls Royce in a way - it’s the car you’re driven in, not the car you drive.
I've never really wanted remote start, but then it's not really cold here all that often. I've driven cars with the proximity key, and I loved that.
I use mine frequently. It's less noisy or buffeting than having a window down. I've even been known to use it with the AC on in the Summer, because why not? And it absolutely rocks for getting the hot air out of my black-on-black car in the Summer.One option I’ve had a few times and thought was a big deal - moonroof.
I only opened it a few times and closed it almost immediately every time because it annoyed me. I’d tilt it open sometimes though. And I’d usually keep the screen thing that covers it closed. I questioned why I actually wanted one after my first car with it. My Highlander doesn’t have one and I don’t miss it st all.
A friend had a Honda Element with the long moonroof. Really cool and roomy in the back for passengers, but just ugly as all hell IMO. He hated the way it looked and drove, but his kids loved riding in it, so he liked it. I guess it’s like a Rolls Royce in a way - it’s the car you’re driven in, not the car you drive.
Currently the remote start isn’t that big a deal anymore. I start my car on my way out to walk my daughters to school. Their school is literally around the corner, so when I get back it’s just about warmed up enough.
I used to tilt it up to keep the car from getting too hot while it was parked. After it rained unexpectedly a few times with it open, I stopped doing that.
