Small features you like about your car...

[Fox-]

schmalex said:

But he could easily say "2004 3 series" or "2009 3 series coupe" and it would make perfect sense to everyone.

Not really.

Whats a 2010 5 Series? Could be an E60 or an F10. Whats a 2005 3 Series? Could be an E90 or an E46.

[Funkycoldribena]

Must admit never thought I'd use the speed limiter but its a bit addictive trying to go faster and it won't let you.Weird feeling.

[RobinBanks]

Baryonyx said:

E65Ross said:

Agree though, to say just "EP3" can be confusing.

Not really, that nomenclature is even more readily understood than BMW'S system. Whereas you mention that the E90 is a 3 series but then the E92 is a coupe, and then you have to get into the actual '3XYZ' designation just to understand what is actually being talked about.

With Honda you can say EP3, FN2, DC2, DC5, EK4, EK9 etc etc and there is no doubt at all as to what you're talking about.

If somebody said to me "I drive an EP3/E65 /whatever" I would have no idea what it was. If they said "previous shape 7-series" then I know what it is.

However with Jaguars or Range Rovers I know most of the designations.

[MarshPhantom]

Under door lighting.

[schmalex]

Fox- said:

schmalex said:

But he could easily say "2004 3 series" or "2009 3 series coupe" and it would make perfect sense to everyone.

Not really.

Whats a 2010 5 Series? Could be an E60 or an F10. Whats a 2005 3 Series? Could be an E90 or an E46.

Maybe it's just me then.

I can just imagine the conversation in the pub...

[i]<girl (pulse optional)> "So, what car do you drive?"

<car geek> "E92 with the N54 engine. It's epic"

<girl (pulse optional)> "Come again"

<car geek> "you know. The E92. It's great. But only with the manual box, as the autobox slurs it's shift between 2nd and 3rd a little too much and I hate the lack of precision control"

<girl (pulse optional)> Actually. I've discovered I'm gay. Have a nice evening

<car geek> "Oh, FFS. A manual 330 coupe. Not the latest shape but the one before"

<girl (pulse optional)> "You should have said instead of talking in some geek tongue. Goodnight"[/i]

It's just bloody confusing for normal people to have production designations being thrown around. In fact, it's almost annoying as people referring to their car as "the" rather than "my" when referring to their car.

All IMVHO of course

[lbc]

Funkycoldribena said:

Must admit never thought I'd use the speed limiter but its a bit addictive trying to go faster and it won't let you.Weird feeling.

If you put your foot down hard enough the override will cut in on most cars.

[Fox-]

schmalex said:

Maybe it's just me then.

I can just imagine the conversation in the pub...

[i]<girl (pulse optional)> "So, what car do you drive?"

<car geek> "E92 with the N54 engine. It's epic"

<girl (pulse optional)> "Come again"

<car geek> "you know. The E92. It's great. But only with the manual box, as the autobox slurs it's shift between 2nd and 3rd a little too much and I hate the lack of precision control"

<girl (pulse optional)> Actually. I've discovered I'm gay. Have a nice evening

<car geek> "Oh, FFS. A manual 330 coupe. Not the latest shape but the one before"

<girl (pulse optional)> "You should have said instead of talking in some geek tongue. Goodnight"[/i]

It's just bloody confusing for normal people to have production designations being thrown around. In fact, it's almost annoying as people referring to their car as "the" rather than "my" when referring to their car.

All IMVHO of course

This isn't a pub full of normal people, it's a car enthusiasts website.

I doubt that hilarious conversation you've just detailed would ever happen.

[schmalex]

Yes it is a car enthusiast's website. But don't assume that everyone understands all manufacturers internal designation codes. That's all I'm saying

[smithyithy]

Heated seats. Not really a small feature as it's a common option nowadays, but it's so nice on these cold mornings

[E65Ross]

Fox- said:

schmalex said:

Maybe it's just me then.

I can just imagine the conversation in the pub...

[i]<girl (pulse optional)> "So, what car do you drive?"

<car geek> "E92 with the N54 engine. It's epic"

<girl (pulse optional)> "Come again"

<car geek> "you know. The E92. It's great. But only with the manual box, as the autobox slurs it's shift between 2nd and 3rd a little too much and I hate the lack of precision control"

<girl (pulse optional)> Actually. I've discovered I'm gay. Have a nice evening

<car geek> "Oh, FFS. A manual 330 coupe. Not the latest shape but the one before"

<girl (pulse optional)> "You should have said instead of talking in some geek tongue. Goodnight"[/i]

It's just bloody confusing for normal people to have production designations being thrown around. In fact, it's almost annoying as people referring to their car as "the" rather than "my" when referring to their car.

All IMVHO of course

This isn't a pub full of normal people, it's a car enthusiasts website.

I doubt that hilarious conversation you've just detailed would ever happen.

Exactly. If someone who I know isn't into cars asks what car I drive I just turn round and say "an old BMW 7 series". If I know they're remotely into cars I might say "a BMW 745i"....and only if I know they're a bit of an anorak would I ever say "E65 745i". But to clearly tell a car enthusiast which car I drive exactly an E65 745i is what it is.

[Funkycoldribena]

lbc said:

If you put your foot down hard enough the override will cut in on most cars.

Didn't know that-you've ruined it now...

[schmalex]

I won't troll the thread any more )

Back to OP's question. I quite like multiple adjustable positions of the front central arm rest (E63 / N54)

[overend]

Risky first post!!

Not really a small feature, but ability to put a flat packed garden shed, american style fridge, and double bed ( not at the same time), in the wifes 3 door hatchback - 10 years old, owned from new

[Willy Nilly]

When it is dark and I press the unlock button on my GG6 Jazz, the interior light comes on. Winner.

[Blib]

overend said:

Risky first post!!

Not really a small feature, but ability to put a flat packed garden shed, american style fridge, and double bed ( not at the same time), in the wifes 3 door hatchback - 10 years old, owned from new

It's OK. I think you got away with it.

[MagneticMeerkat]

Symbolica said:

The fact that the steering wheel retracts away from you when you remove the key from the ignition, giving you a lot more room to get in and out of the car.

How fat are people getting these days? Honestly a retractable steering wheel! Presumably so that the modern gentleman's iceberg sized paunch can safely be manoeuvred betwixt and door gap. The same goes for the retracting seats. What next? Mechanical arms to lift the driver's legs into position; or an inflatable seat cushion to aid standing up!

On a serious note my car has a light up ignition barrel. It's really handy in the dark. As are the illuminated door locks. I guess those went out with remote locking, but I like them.

Additionally I own the world's most pillarless car. It's got four doors, no pillars, and a pillarless rear hatchback. Five in total!

[ashway]

tilting passenger door mirror when engaging reverse

[Plastic chicken]

Are there any cars around that allow you to alter the dashboard light display colour?

[Shaw Tarse]

Plastic chicken said:

Are there any cars around that allow you to alter the dashboard light display colour?

Yes.

[toerag]

The Mrs Grand Picasso has an extending footrest & seat massage for the passenger.


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