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a bunch of features you don't want

Posted on: February 26, 2025 at 10:52:54 CT
phrejd STL
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i really don't need sensors to let me know when i'm changing lanes, or high beams that auto-dim if there's any kind of relfective surface within a half a mile, or auto-braking when i'm purposely riding the person's ass when they're going slow in the goddamned fast lane.
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It's crazy how much nicer cars are now than 15 years ago - MizzouAstro MU - 2/26 10:25:10
     RE: Every post below is soft..... - Stlmetz ARMY - 2/27 07:51:53
     I've said before I wish someone would - Diamond Dave MU - 2/26 11:24:29
          I don't even need the power windows. I had a 2001 dodge - SabertoothTiger MU - 2/26 11:34:06
          I dunno man, I like the ac seats - Bosalphus KC - 2/26 11:26:43
               only have the swampass setting. - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 11:28:57
               ...and heated in the winter. Love that. (nm) - Nebraska99 STL - 2/26 11:27:30
                    Heated wheels are awesome as well(nm) - meatiger MU - 2/26 11:28:51
                         saw some car recently with heated & chilled cup holders - Joeboo MU - 2/26 11:34:26
                              need the onstar to operate my chilled cupholders! -wildcat(nm) - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 11:35:27
     2024 J.D. Power Reliability Rankings. - Nebraska99 STL - 2/26 11:17:11
          I don't trust JD. Its like a whos whos list. Pay and get - SabertoothTiger MU - 2/26 11:38:04
          Any rating that has jeep as "average" is ASS(nm) - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 11:28:34
          a couple of notes: - phrejd KC - 2/26 11:28:31
               I not sure the actual consumer reports is a - SabertoothTiger MU - 2/26 11:42:07
               my former insurance company paid for JD Powers rankings - Joeboo MU - 2/26 11:30:35
               so it's all a "who's who" scam?(nm) - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 11:30:09
                    JD Powers most definitely is(nm) - Joeboo MU - 2/26 11:30:58
          Had a 2022 Acura MDX. It was solid but was not impressed - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 11:20:35
          the top and bottom of the list are predictable - Joeboo MU - 2/26 11:19:33
               Not too surprised by Mini, they are owned by BMW. (nm) - Nebraska99 STL - 2/26 11:25:31
                    I've always assumed any car made in England is junk - Joeboo MU - 2/26 11:28:28
                         Your assumption is correct. The key is to look and see - SabertoothTiger MU - 2/26 11:44:16
     about to buy a 2013 to replace our 2001 spare car - TigerFan92 STL - 2/26 11:14:05
     it's a mixed bag - FootballRefugee MU - 2/26 11:08:34
     I suppose, that being said, i've got more faith in our - playhard KC - 2/26 10:59:42
          RE: I suppose, that being said, i've got more faith in our - AWOLTiger KC - 2/26 11:16:50
               Toyota kept the same 4Runner for like close to 20 years. - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 11:22:28
                    They are coming out with the 6th gen this year. I've put - Lt. J. Dangle MU - 2/26 11:31:34
                         I know. i saw that. I am trying to get my - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 12:24:11
                    Yeah it's a big part of why they are so reliable - AWOLTiger KC - 2/26 11:23:27
          well you bought a kia, so... - phrejd KC - 2/26 11:04:20
          From what I've seen with my friends... - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 11:01:22
               In my latest research I noticed the Telluride is highly - Nebraska99 STL - 2/26 11:03:35
                    I will say, of all the awfulness of the kias people have had - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 11:04:44
                         The Telluride and it's Hyundai twin Palisade are.. - Nebraska99 STL - 2/26 11:10:27
                         To be fair, we've only had one issue so far - playhard KC - 2/26 11:05:53
               I don't believe we will buy another one - playhard KC - 2/26 11:03:23
                    Like the new Mazda, but their display integration - Mormad MU - 2/26 11:13:26
                         We almost bought a Mazda crossover, not the CV5 or - playhard KC - 2/26 11:56:33
                    same here(nm) - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 11:03:46
               Kisa and Hyundai both. I dont know why anyone buys them. - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 11:03:00
                    I was a big fan of the Genesis vehicles until i - playhard KC - 2/26 11:08:38
                         they look nice but they are not well made. One thing that - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 11:09:55
                              ^^wants more from his trannies(nm) - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 11:11:10
                                   Specifically, more power....(nm) - Mormad MU - 2/26 11:13:56
                    There is a reason the Koreans are considered to be the - Tigrrrr! MU - 2/26 11:05:33
                    What brand is your wonky vehicle? (nm) - Lt. J. Dangle MU - 2/26 11:03:53
                         GMC. (nm) - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 11:04:12
                              Gay Mechanical Crap. - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 11:05:11
                    yup(nm) - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 11:03:34
          You are also talking about the premiere japanese auto - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 11:00:46
               That premiere brand is having quite of bit of issues - Bosalphus KC - 2/26 11:02:54
                    Yes. This is the exact same thing that happened to appliance - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 11:03:42
                         I disagree with appliances. As time goes on the - SabertoothTiger MU - 2/26 11:09:32
                              I haven't seen an ice/water machine work long term - Bosalphus KC - 2/26 11:12:29
                                   I have one from 2007 still kicking but it had one part on - SabertoothTiger MU - 2/26 11:22:57
                                   as long as it isn't Samsung, it will work(nm) - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 11:13:19
                              Most big box appliances are made by the exact same - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 11:10:46
                                   Its still the cheap parts and not the move to - SabertoothTiger MU - 2/26 11:17:06
     a bunch of features you don't want - phrejd KC - 2/26 10:52:54
          this. and really now there is more to troubleshoot (nm) - TigerFan92 STL - 2/26 11:15:03
          I rather enjoy active cruise control - Bosalphus KC - 2/26 10:58:24
               I love it except when I forget that it is on and realize I - Lt. J. Dangle MU - 2/26 11:00:20
                    It's especially nice on highways like I70 - Bosalphus KC - 2/26 11:04:10
                         I've never been on any highway that has more of that than - Lt. J. Dangle MU - 2/26 11:04:52
                              When they gonna widen that ****er?(nm) - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 11:08:08
                                   It's in process. But will take a while (nm) - TigerJackSwartz MU - 2/26 11:27:31
               Don't like that **** either (nm) - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 10:58:39
                    it's fantastic (nm) - Bosalphus KC - 2/26 10:58:58
                         that was designed for women drivers who can't comprehend - phrejd KC - 2/26 11:02:38
                              constantly adjusting the cruise control is annoying - Bosalphus KC - 2/26 11:08:14
                                   then just stay in the right lane and let people who know how - phrejd KC - 2/26 11:14:31
                                        Do you also hate cruise control? (nm) - Bosalphus KC - 2/26 11:16:16
          when I bought my civic - i specifically went for it b/c the - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 10:57:46
               Damn, you are a renaissance man - Mormad MU - 2/26 11:28:03
               I will say, car sounds systems are so badass anymore. - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 10:59:17
                    agree there(nm) - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 10:59:45
          Also, my lane keep assist is sometimes flat out dangers. - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 10:56:34
               yup happened on icy highway at 45 mph and almost ditched - TigerFan92 STL - 2/26 11:16:21
               Hate it, turn it off if possible - MidMoBaller4Life MU - 2/26 11:00:36
               i'm not a fan of touchscreen everything either - phrejd KC - 2/26 10:59:21
          Sometimes my automatic dimming lights will strobe. - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 10:54:55
               Damn, was your vehicle recovered from a flood or what? (nm) - Lt. J. Dangle MU - 2/26 10:56:24
                    Bought it brand new 2 years ago. 40K miles. - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 10:57:29
                         I believe cars are much more reliable today than they were - Lt. J. Dangle MU - 2/26 11:03:02
                              I don't agree with you and I think the stats would - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 11:05:34
                                   of course there are a lot of variables, but personally I've - Lt. J. Dangle MU - 2/26 11:09:35
          I need a horn that auto-honks based on my blood pressure(nm) - Joeboo MU - 2/26 10:54:43
          I like it because I can tell my nagging backseat driving - Lt. J. Dangle MU - 2/26 10:54:32
     You pay for it. Car prices are stupid now.(nm) - TigerMatt STL - 2/26 10:50:08
     more **** to break down(nm) - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 10:43:29
          I actaully have to go at 2 PM today to get my "On Star - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 10:46:34
               On Star?? I had no idea that was still a thing (nm) - Lt. J. Dangle MU - 2/26 10:50:26
                    I don't use On Star...but the module is quite important - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 10:50:49
                         i bet you frequently use the cigarette lighter too (nm) - phrejd KC - 2/26 10:55:17
                              I don't think I have one of those but maybe (nm) - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 10:55:41
                                   gotta pay the subscription to use it(nm) - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 11:06:14
               1. Gay - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 10:47:46
                    Boomers use Triple A.(nm) - AllThingsKC KC - 2/26 10:49:25
                    Nope. The On Star module now apparently controls - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 10:49:09
                         lol. - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 10:52:32
                         RE: Nope. The On Star module now apparently controls - meatiger MU - 2/26 10:50:32
                              Since it's been out, everytime I start my truck a voice - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 10:51:35
                                   RE: Since it's been out, everytime I start my truck a voice - CulturedDan MU - 2/26 10:53:59
                                   lol(nm) - meatiger MU - 2/26 10:52:41
                                        lol. like your wife with you(nm) - meatiger MU - 2/26 10:53:07
                                   I think I'd leave that feature in it. (nm) - Lt. J. Dangle MU - 2/26 10:52:31
     and yet nothing really changed.. Its - SabertoothTiger MU - 2/26 10:34:51
     What kind of new ride did you get? (nm) - Nebraska99 STL - 2/26 10:34:22
          RE: What kind of new ride did you get? (nm) - Joeboo MU - 2/26 10:38:34
     The features are better but they have more problems. (nm) - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 10:30:59
          Is that true? It seems like cars today are so much better - Lt. J. Dangle MU - 2/26 10:47:47
               As I said, all the mechanical parts are better but the - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 11:07:20
          more features & more complicated = more things that break - Joeboo MU - 2/26 10:39:44
               And they have tech'd the mom and pop mechanics shops - TheWildcat MU - 2/26 10:43:14
                    yep, preciesly as planned(nm) - Joeboo MU - 2/26 10:53:31
     Don't like - XRob MU - 2/26 10:27:44




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