The Eight Worst New Car Features
08 July 2004, 05:06 PM
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The Eight Worst New Car Features
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Radar-Guided Park Assist: Okay, if you drive a monster SUV, maybe it makes sense to have radar sensors built into the front and rear bumpers to help you park that big lug without hitting anything. But a family sedan or mid-size coupe? What started out as a toy on high-end luxury vehicles (Mercedes, BMW, Lexus) is filtering down to lower-priced models. But if you can't park a normal-size car without electronic assistance, should you really be driving at all?
08 July 2004, 05:11 PM
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1: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
2: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
3: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
4: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
5: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
6: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
7: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
8: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
Have I missed anything?
2: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
3: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
4: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
5: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
6: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
7: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
8: Those f*cking stupid push one way and then the other indicators on a Vectra
Have I missed anything?
08 July 2004, 05:13 PM
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The Belt Minder aint Ford's Idea - I remember the Renault Espace when it first came out (must have been 20 years ago) with some annoying French Tart saying "Your set belt is not fastened monsieur" (or something Like that).
Only in the Top of the range V6 beast of course !!
Only in the Top of the range V6 beast of course !!
08 July 2004, 05:25 PM
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[QUOTE=jasey]The Belt Minder aint Ford's Idea - QUOTE]
I remember this on an Austin Princess
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
aaaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhhhh smash bang smash crash
bong boooooo - plooosssseeeee foosssten you...blip
I remember this on an Austin Princess
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
bing bong - please fasten your seatbelt
aaaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhhhh smash bang smash crash
bong boooooo - plooosssseeeee foosssten you...blip
08 July 2004, 06:18 PM
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One touch power windows
Guaranteed to drive you mad, why can other manufacturers follow subaru's example and fit a two stage switch. My mum's cavalier has me practically punching the window out it's that annoying
Guaranteed to drive you mad, why can other manufacturers follow subaru's example and fit a two stage switch. My mum's cavalier has me practically punching the window out it's that annoying
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That back-up alarm is a standard feature on some (all?) Japanese market cars, including the Impreza. Needless to say, my new JDM STI will be feeling the pinch from a pair of wire cutters within minutes of arriving back in my garage. What next, a 'get out of the way' alarm for the forward gears as well?
In fact it never ceases to amaze me how many unnecessary 'ping' and 'bong' noises US cars make anyway. Try driving a hire car in the States without it whingeing about something - you have to close the doors, fasten your belt, insert the key, start the engine and release the brakes in exactly the expected order or you get beeped at. AAARRRGHH!
In fact it never ceases to amaze me how many unnecessary 'ping' and 'bong' noises US cars make anyway. Try driving a hire car in the States without it whingeing about something - you have to close the doors, fasten your belt, insert the key, start the engine and release the brakes in exactly the expected order or you get beeped at. AAARRRGHH!
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