New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

[redneck joe]

I don’t get to drive it much to actually figure out

Wife 06 320 cdi has front proximity sensors and the left one randomly goes off. Had it to our small town german owned shop several times over the years for other stuffs and have always had that included on the service ticket. Never fixed, always mumbled something. .ast winter i was sitting in it waiting to warm up and saw a switch next to gearshift. Pushed it a few times didn't do anything so I looked it up in the webs. Guess what it does?

 

[jimmbo]

On my STS the Traction/Stability Control was on one side of the Gearshift, on the other side was the 4 way Flasher.
This car has the AWD and Traction/Stability Control Buttons next to the Shifter.
At least the STS Shift Lever could be used for Manual up/down shifting. The XT5, only has some stupid flapper things in front of the Steering Wheel. What Idiot designed that Crappy Idiotic design?

 

[dingbat]

The BMW we just got rid of had a HUD too. Problem for me was that unless it's raining or at night, I wear polarized sunglasses. The first mate loved it though. She thought it was some seriously high-tech stuff.

Had same issue with the displays on the boat.

Found a pair of polarized glasses (Foster Grant) advertised as display compatible. Works like a charm in both situations

 

[alldodge]

The XT5, only has some stupid flapper things in front of the Steering Wheel.

On the front, wife's XT5 has them behind the wheel. Design is similar to F1 race cars

 

[dingbat]

The XT5, only has some stupid flapper things in front of the Steering Wheel. What Idiot designed that Crappy Idiotic design?

Paddle shifters are all the rage with the performance guys. Full shift control w/o your hand leaving the steering wheel.

I played with them a bit with we first bought the vehicle. Kool feature…not sure why they’re needed on a SUV

 

[racerone]

I just want simple easy to operate controls.----And many functions should be in a standard location.----Electrically operated doors and windows can be a safety hazard in emergency events.

 

[cyclops222]

Businesses are always looking for cheaper ways to build and operate vehicles.

 

[flashback]

A couple of years ago I almost bought a 20 year old Maserati coupe that had paddle shift. I liked it but knew nothing about the car's reliability so I passed.

 

[DeepCMark58A]

One thing I don't get on my Silverado, power tailgate up and down. I don't need help.

 

[FLATHEAD]

On the front, wife's XT5 has them behind the wheel. Design is similar to F1 race cars

Our XT4 has them behind the wheel as well. Had that on several vehicles over the years , never really used it. Overall I find the new technology on the XT4 to be very user friendly.
The turbo 4 cyl in it is OK but a huge step down from 4 cyl. turbo we had in an ATS coupe. That little car was a blast.

 

[redneck joe]

One thing I don't get on my Silverado, power tailgate up and down. I don't need help.

With my arthritis and a 96 pos Ford, power would be nice.

 

[jimmbo]

Businesses are always looking for cheaper ways to build and operate vehicles.

That is how any and All Businesses Operate, regardless of what they Do or Produce, except when it comes to Management Salaries/Bonuses...

 

[jimmbo]

Our XT4 has them behind the wheel as well. Had that on several vehicles over the years , never really used it. Overall I find the new technology on the XT4 to be very user friendly.

The Tech on the XT5 is actually easy to use and understand, but some I think are Useless and Never use. Those are Nav System, Apple Play, Onstar, and that pay Radio thing, kept getting annoying Texts/Emails, and Snail Mail from the last two for over a Year.