Features that you MUST have on your new car
Discussion
Inspired by the "features that would stop you buying a new car" thread, I wondered what features you really need or want on your car.
To some it will be an engine, brakes and a seat. Others will want climate, nav, leather, cruise etc.
For me it is quite simple.
The only things I must have on a car are a reasonable wireless with a socket for my MP3 player and, if the car is wide, mirrors that fold in so I can get it down my rather narrow drive and into my garage.
My curent car (Mercedes CLK) has so much stuff on it and I never use any of it, apart from the V8 engine.
What say you?
To some it will be an engine, brakes and a seat. Others will want climate, nav, leather, cruise etc.
For me it is quite simple.
The only things I must have on a car are a reasonable wireless with a socket for my MP3 player and, if the car is wide, mirrors that fold in so I can get it down my rather narrow drive and into my garage.
My curent car (Mercedes CLK) has so much stuff on it and I never use any of it, apart from the V8 engine.
What say you?
Leather, air, bluetooth, and a decent sound system, with CD player. Not fussed about Ipod, MP3 stuff.
Which, while I'm on the subject, is something that really intrigues me - Why all the fuss about MP3 player requirement - most mp3 music is rubbish compared to a 'proper' CD - not one burnt at home.
Unless you rip/burn record altering the compression rate the default is 128kbs - try a simple test? Play a decent CD through your system, then play it as an MP3 through your player of choice - the difference is surprising even on a 'standard' system.
Which, while I'm on the subject, is something that really intrigues me - Why all the fuss about MP3 player requirement - most mp3 music is rubbish compared to a 'proper' CD - not one burnt at home.
Unless you rip/burn record altering the compression rate the default is 128kbs - try a simple test? Play a decent CD through your system, then play it as an MP3 through your player of choice - the difference is surprising even on a 'standard' system.
nogsk said:
Leather, air, bluetooth, and a decent sound system, with CD player. Not fussed about Ipod, MP3 stuff.
Which, while I'm on the subject, is something that really intrigues me - Why all the fuss about MP3 player requirement - most mp3 music is rubbish compared to a 'proper' CD - not one burnt at home.
Unless you rip/burn record altering the compression rate the default is 128kbs - try a simple test? Play a decent CD through your system, then play it as an MP3 through your player of choice - the difference is surprising even on a 'standard' system.
TorrentsWhich, while I'm on the subject, is something that really intrigues me - Why all the fuss about MP3 player requirement - most mp3 music is rubbish compared to a 'proper' CD - not one burnt at home.
Unless you rip/burn record altering the compression rate the default is 128kbs - try a simple test? Play a decent CD through your system, then play it as an MP3 through your player of choice - the difference is surprising even on a 'standard' system.
adycav said:
Inspired by the "features that would stop you buying a new car" thread, I wondered what features you really need or want on your car.
To some it will be an engine, brakes and a seat. Others will want climate, nav, leather, cruise etc.
For me it is quite simple.
The only things I must have on a car are a reasonable wireless with a socket for my MP3 player and, if the car is wide, mirrors that fold in so I can get it down my rather narrow drive and into my garage.
My curent car (Mercedes CLK) has so much stuff on it and I never use any of it, apart from the V8 engine.
What say you?
What's the car for?To some it will be an engine, brakes and a seat. Others will want climate, nav, leather, cruise etc.
For me it is quite simple.
The only things I must have on a car are a reasonable wireless with a socket for my MP3 player and, if the car is wide, mirrors that fold in so I can get it down my rather narrow drive and into my garage.
My curent car (Mercedes CLK) has so much stuff on it and I never use any of it, apart from the V8 engine.
What say you?
If it's a weekend toy then the only features it needs are fun and character. A V8 engine wouldn't go a miss either.
Daily driver might pose different options, but soft top would rank high and remote central locking.
If it's a luxo barge then comfy seats, climate and all the trinkets would be "wants" if I'm honest.
If it's a 4x4 then live axles, locking diffs, electronic removable anti roll bars and a good TCS system biased to off road. Also probably a diesel engine and manual gearbox.
nogsk said:
Leather, air, bluetooth, and a decent sound system, with CD player. Not fussed about Ipod, MP3 stuff.
Which, while I'm on the subject, is something that really intrigues me - Why all the fuss about MP3 player requirement - most mp3 music is rubbish compared to a 'proper' CD - not one burnt at home.
Unless you rip/burn record altering the compression rate the default is 128kbs - try a simple test? Play a decent CD through your system, then play it as an MP3 through your player of choice - the difference is surprising even on a 'standard' system.
Basically did that. Didn't realise the car would play MP3s from CD for a while. So went from a CD to MP3s. Noticed precisely bugger all difference. Considering your in a tin can doing 70 mph with road and wind noise and all the other external noises, noticing the difference I suspect means your either lying, or some kind of music wWhich, while I'm on the subject, is something that really intrigues me - Why all the fuss about MP3 player requirement - most mp3 music is rubbish compared to a 'proper' CD - not one burnt at home.
Unless you rip/burn record altering the compression rate the default is 128kbs - try a simple test? Play a decent CD through your system, then play it as an MP3 through your player of choice - the difference is surprising even on a 'standard' system.
e who's prepared to go the great lengths for something 99% of people wouldn't notice. nogsk said:
Leather, air, bluetooth, and a decent sound system, with CD player. Not fussed about Ipod, MP3 stuff.
Which, while I'm on the subject, is something that really intrigues me - Why all the fuss about MP3 player requirement - most mp3 music is rubbish compared to a 'proper' CD - not one burnt at home.
Unless you rip/burn record altering the compression rate the default is 128kbs - try a simple test? Play a decent CD through your system, then play it as an MP3 through your player of choice - the difference is surprising even on a 'standard' system.
insufficient capacity on CD. Even a 6-disk changer has inadequate variety.Which, while I'm on the subject, is something that really intrigues me - Why all the fuss about MP3 player requirement - most mp3 music is rubbish compared to a 'proper' CD - not one burnt at home.
Unless you rip/burn record altering the compression rate the default is 128kbs - try a simple test? Play a decent CD through your system, then play it as an MP3 through your player of choice - the difference is surprising even on a 'standard' system.
I rip all my stuff at 320Kbps VBR and, as mentioned, you're in a car where the very things that distinguish MP3 from uncompressed CD sound (i.e. dynamic range an' that) get bumraped into oblivion by road/wind/engine noise.
Munter said:
nogsk said:
Leather, air, bluetooth, and a decent sound system, with CD player. Not fussed about Ipod, MP3 stuff.
Which, while I'm on the subject, is something that really intrigues me - Why all the fuss about MP3 player requirement - most mp3 music is rubbish compared to a 'proper' CD - not one burnt at home.
Unless you rip/burn record altering the compression rate the default is 128kbs - try a simple test? Play a decent CD through your system, then play it as an MP3 through your player of choice - the difference is surprising even on a 'standard' system.
Basically did that. Didn't realise the car would play MP3s from CD for a while. So went from a CD to MP3s. Noticed precisely bugger all difference. Considering your in a tin can doing 70 mph with road and wind noise and all the other external noises, noticing the difference I suspect means your either lying, or some kind of music wWhich, while I'm on the subject, is something that really intrigues me - Why all the fuss about MP3 player requirement - most mp3 music is rubbish compared to a 'proper' CD - not one burnt at home.
Unless you rip/burn record altering the compression rate the default is 128kbs - try a simple test? Play a decent CD through your system, then play it as an MP3 through your player of choice - the difference is surprising even on a 'standard' system.
e who's prepared to go the great lengths for something 99% of people wouldn't notice. for me:
- air con / climate control.
- power steering, abs, airbags, seatbelt pretentioners, elecy windows- but thats pretty usual for most cars these days.
- heated seats - thought it was point, unles I tried it in a friends car in the dead of winter. At risk of being misquoted: warm bum on a cold day is not to be underestimated.
- mini jack line in- for mp3 or whatnot
sat nav doesn't bother me- a £80 tom tom does a better job than a £500 bmw optional extra sat nav. besides, i can read a map.
parking sensors i dont care about either. i know the size of my car. i think parking sensors are reducing people spacial awareness a bit, when their cars.
- air con / climate control.
- power steering, abs, airbags, seatbelt pretentioners, elecy windows- but thats pretty usual for most cars these days.
- heated seats - thought it was point, unles I tried it in a friends car in the dead of winter. At risk of being misquoted: warm bum on a cold day is not to be underestimated.
- mini jack line in- for mp3 or whatnot
sat nav doesn't bother me- a £80 tom tom does a better job than a £500 bmw optional extra sat nav. besides, i can read a map.
parking sensors i dont care about either. i know the size of my car. i think parking sensors are reducing people spacial awareness a bit, when their cars.
Edited by Fordo on Friday 11th June 14:02
Lost soul said:
Munter said:
nogsk said:
Leather, air, bluetooth, and a decent sound system, with CD player. Not fussed about Ipod, MP3 stuff.
Which, while I'm on the subject, is something that really intrigues me - Why all the fuss about MP3 player requirement - most mp3 music is rubbish compared to a 'proper' CD - not one burnt at home.
Unless you rip/burn record altering the compression rate the default is 128kbs - try a simple test? Play a decent CD through your system, then play it as an MP3 through your player of choice - the difference is surprising even on a 'standard' system.
Basically did that. Didn't realise the car would play MP3s from CD for a while. So went from a CD to MP3s. Noticed precisely bugger all difference. Considering your in a tin can doing 70 mph with road and wind noise and all the other external noises, noticing the difference I suspect means your either lying, or some kind of music wWhich, while I'm on the subject, is something that really intrigues me - Why all the fuss about MP3 player requirement - most mp3 music is rubbish compared to a 'proper' CD - not one burnt at home.
Unless you rip/burn record altering the compression rate the default is 128kbs - try a simple test? Play a decent CD through your system, then play it as an MP3 through your player of choice - the difference is surprising even on a 'standard' system.
e who's prepared to go the great lengths for something 99% of people wouldn't notice. I want to enjoy driving it.
Climate, leather and Bluetooth would be ticked on the options list.
MP3 playback from the Autochanger as well as the head unit would be good as well as I've got used to it now.
4wd and ground clearance on one of them (the two family cars that is) is fairly important too.
Climate, leather and Bluetooth would be ticked on the options list.
MP3 playback from the Autochanger as well as the head unit would be good as well as I've got used to it now.
4wd and ground clearance on one of them (the two family cars that is) is fairly important too.
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