Originally Posted By: MCompact
I tended to avoid a lot of features such as navigation and voice recognition; the CPO M235i I wound up with had those options, but I went with it anyway since it was RWD(even in the Ohio Valley nitwits think AWD is necessary). Anyway, I've come to appreciate the systems and I especially like being able to send destinations to the car from my phone.
On the other hand, I'd pay extra to delete most all of the Helen Keller "driving aids"- the only "aids" I find useful are the front/rear proximity sensors.
Similar situation here. 5 years ago, I'd never have paid money for Bluetooth integration, voice commands, cruise control, or an "upgraded" sound system. But all that stuff came with my RX-8 and I ended up liking most of it. Good Bluetooth integration almost feels like a safety feature now. Voice commands are super convenient.
What I do wish my car had was climate control, just so I don't have to keep fiddling with the HVAC controls all the time. I kind of wish it had power rear quarter windows, too.
Friend of mine put it best: everything directly related to the act of driving should be manual; everything else should be automatic. The perfect car would have a manual transmission, a cable throttle, and unadulterated brakes and steering (other than power assist) -- but automatic headlights, auto-dimming mirrors, and automatic climate control.
I tended to avoid a lot of features such as navigation and voice recognition; the CPO M235i I wound up with had those options, but I went with it anyway since it was RWD(even in the Ohio Valley nitwits think AWD is necessary). Anyway, I've come to appreciate the systems and I especially like being able to send destinations to the car from my phone.
On the other hand, I'd pay extra to delete most all of the Helen Keller "driving aids"- the only "aids" I find useful are the front/rear proximity sensors.
Similar situation here. 5 years ago, I'd never have paid money for Bluetooth integration, voice commands, cruise control, or an "upgraded" sound system. But all that stuff came with my RX-8 and I ended up liking most of it. Good Bluetooth integration almost feels like a safety feature now. Voice commands are super convenient.
What I do wish my car had was climate control, just so I don't have to keep fiddling with the HVAC controls all the time. I kind of wish it had power rear quarter windows, too.
Friend of mine put it best: everything directly related to the act of driving should be manual; everything else should be automatic. The perfect car would have a manual transmission, a cable throttle, and unadulterated brakes and steering (other than power assist) -- but automatic headlights, auto-dimming mirrors, and automatic climate control.