I think I've become a less aware driver when backing up, but that's because it does all of the work for me. Beeping alert has definitely saved me a couple of times when I was distracted or mind was elsewhere.
New Car "Advances" that you don't like
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I think I've become a less aware driver when backing up, but that's because it does all of the work for me. Beeping alert has definitely saved me a couple of times when I was distracted or mind was elsewhere.
I really like them, especially with my hands full. No setting stuff on the roof/ground to reach into my pocket to unlock.
The forgotten key is weird, mine won't start if it isn't within the passenger area. If you prefer to have key and hand and insert into the ignition, it's kind of funny that you're the one forgetting it
I like my backup camera because sometimes it can pick up a car coming down the aisle that I may not have noticed.
I still look over my shoulder just because that’s how I was taught
I still look over my shoulder just because that’s how I was taught
I am not nearly old enough to participate in this thread.
A couple of years ago I rented a car to drive down to Memphis for the Liberty Bowl.
It had that push button start feature which I hated. I didn't want to drive with the fob in my pocket so I had to stick it in the cup holder. Then when you lock the doors, if you try to verify it is locked it would automatically unlock the door because you had the fob so it assumed you wanted back in and would unlock the doors. What's stopping someone from walking over and opening your door as you walk away but are still in range?
This car also had lights that were supposed to brighten based on the light conditions. I drove down highway 13 in Missouri in the freaking dark because apparently it thought it was giving me enough light to see. The only time I could see the road was when a car with real lights passed me because I was driving so slow because I couldn't see. I actually stopped one time and got out of the car to see if the lights were actually on.
It was also a stick. I have no idea why a rental company would get a stick when most likely 90% of the population can't drive one. Fortunately I can.
It had that push button start feature which I hated. I didn't want to drive with the fob in my pocket so I had to stick it in the cup holder. Then when you lock the doors, if you try to verify it is locked it would automatically unlock the door because you had the fob so it assumed you wanted back in and would unlock the doors. What's stopping someone from walking over and opening your door as you walk away but are still in range?
This car also had lights that were supposed to brighten based on the light conditions. I drove down highway 13 in Missouri in the freaking dark because apparently it thought it was giving me enough light to see. The only time I could see the road was when a car with real lights passed me because I was driving so slow because I couldn't see. I actually stopped one time and got out of the car to see if the lights were actually on.
It was also a stick. I have no idea why a rental company would get a stick when most likely 90% of the population can't drive one. Fortunately I can.
That's the parking sensors that use sonar and you can turn those off.
Lol... yeah. I like 90% of the things everyone is ******** about.
I'd have to imagine at least one kid has been saved by this too. Young kids you've heard about in the past getting backed into/over since they couldn't be seen in side mirror or our back window. I can't imagine, makes me sick to my stomach to think about.
The range is like 1 foot...
I'd venture to guess many kids saved and many accidents avoided.
Variable cylinder management. What little has been saved in fuel economy has been lost due to oil consumption, extra repairs, and extra maintenance. All the result of government meddling.
I like the backup camera. I'm not a complete old codger (just a partial)
If I ever have to pull my keys out of my pocket to drive a car like a ******* caveman I'm just going to drive off a bridge, I don't want to live in that world anymore.
Yours must work a lot different then any I've had, you have to have the FOB inside the car to start it on all 3 vehicles I've had it.
The stop/start tech can go to hell. When the light is green, I don't want to wait for the engine to restart. The keyless fob is the best thing since sliced bread in my opinion. Toss it in my pocket and go. At the store with a couple bags...no issue, touch and open. I hate using my wife's car now, because I always forget to grab the keys.
I don't like touch screens in cars - I want dials and buttons. You can change stations by finding the dial/button with your hand vs having to look at a screen so it's a lot safer. I know there are voice options now but my vehicles are too old for that, yet too new to have all dials and buttons.
I can't wait to have most of the s*** people hate in here.