What Are Your Must-Have Options?

ricka

ricka

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After enduring a basic loaner this week, I couldn't wait to get my ride back. It made me think of must-have options to keep me sane and happy...



Bluetooth

Nav

Upgraded stereo

Satellite

Leather

Tinted windows

Power moonroof

Nice rims/tires



Others are nice but not a deal-breaker to me...
 
Tinted Windows (TX)

Autodimming Rearview Mirror

Upgraded Stereo

Leather Seats

Light Interior (TX)

Key Fob door/trunk release

Ipod connection
 
The ability to turn *OFF* any stability/traction-control systems; that's an absolute deal-breaker for me (I might relent on some of the systems on certain exotic cars, but I won't be shopping for one of those vehicles anyhow).



On RWD vehicles I insist on a limited-slip differential. If it doesn't come with one, and I can't have one fitted at reasonable expense/hassle, I buy a different vehicle.
 
i buy every car with EVERY option. just the way i do it. no lost sleep or "could have, should have regrets". :soscared: life is too short. :D
 
Forgot about HID/Bi-Xenon headlights. Couldn't believe how much dimmer the loaner's regular halogens were...felt like two small flashlights taped to the grill.
 
More horsepower than I have now (255) since more power is always better

HIDs

Power locks and windows

Sport suspension



That's about it. :nixweiss
 
Aftermarket stereo

HID

keyless entry

large enough trunk for my golf clubs (unfortunately a deal breaker on many cars)



I prefer many others but can get by without most. I also prefer no sunroof.
 
Absolute must have options:



Heated Seats

Leather Seats

Keyless Entry



Hopefully it has:



5sp or 6sp manual tranny

200+ hp 6 cyl OR turbo-diesel (wanna do wvo conversion)
 
Wow... nobody has mentioned Cruise Control yet??



You guys mentioning Bluetooth, HIDs, Nav, etc... I think that's a little excessive to be considered a 'must-have' option.



Maybe you guys have never been stuck with a car with no cruise control, because that's the only time you realize how special it is. Twice I have driven cars with no cruise control and it absolutely drove me nuts! Even 20 minutes on the freeway without it is annoying.



I refuse to drive my father-in-laws Cavalier long distances because it lacks cruise control. I would never refuse to drive a car because it lacks Bluetooth capability or HIDs.

:sosad
 
hardly ever use cruise control...puts me to sleep. unless i'm about ready to hit a notorious speed trap.
 
Decent sound deadening is a MUST for me; I can't stand excessive road noise.

HID lighting is also great.

Speakers can always be upgraded by me as well as wheels, tint, and any performance goodies, but 200+hp is always nice to start with depending on the weight of the vehicle.
 
todd@bsaw said:
Wow... nobody has mentioned Cruise Control yet??



You guys mentioning Bluetooth, HIDs, Nav, etc... I think that's a little excessive to be considered a 'must-have' option.



Maybe you guys have never been stuck with a car with no cruise control, because that's the only time you realize how special it is. Twice I have driven cars with no cruise control and it absolutely drove me nuts! Even 20 minutes on the freeway without it is annoying.



I refuse to drive my father-in-laws Cavalier long distances because it lacks cruise control. I would never refuse to drive a car because it lacks Bluetooth capability or HIDs.

:sosad
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Notice how short my must list was, with HID's being one of them. Once you have them, you never want to go back.
 
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