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'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
Unfortunately, VW no longer makes the "SEL" Golf so I'm so out of luck here. Right at this moment,if they did, I'd probably just go and trade into one. Really want the push button start and the usb port with the safety nannies and a much better back-up camera. The one in my kids Cruze is really outstanding to be honest. She'll be home for the weekend so I'll finally take it for a spin.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
For the record, I had my QX60's windshield replaced recently as it was cracked (don't recall an impact). SafeLite came to my office & replaced it and emailed me a coupon that I can use at my dealer to cover calibration. I haven't done that yet but will in the next few weeks. My total out of pocket was my $100 glass deductible. I think the windshield itself was around $700. And it does have all of the sensors - rain, forward collision, etc.
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
One could argue (not my position, but one could argue) that technology first creates problems for us (texting, infotainment, lack of uniformity in emissions and diagnostic systems among brands) and then gives us gadgets to fix them.
I suppose I should have posed a better question: "Do we want these safety devices on a car that's out of warranty?"
I suspect there will be lots and lots of people who will not repair these systems, and, even less fortunate, people who will have to abandon cars that are disabled by defects.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
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The biggest thing I'd disable is blind spot monitoring - too easy to use it as a crutch for actually looking.
But, for my wife who spends a lot of time commuting during rush hour and is a great driver and doesn't use those safety systems as a replacement for her own eyes, ears, and actions, I want them.
Case in point--those videos on YouTube where you see a car maneuvering through a collision on the freeway--there's no computer that can do that. All it can do in that case is jam on the brakes and let you get creamed.
I'm much more amenable to passive safety gadgets btw.
Looks like Subaru is trying to move inventory ahead of the 2020 Outback XT. Each dealer in my area has like 25-30 of these on their lots in some varying accessory configuration.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/geneva-motor-show-2019/h_904a75881a0567b6350737e2d6ff16cc
Remember the Meyers Manx? A friend of mine owned one of those, and I had the chance to drive it a couple of times. A total blast.
QUOTE:
That crazy cute electric dune buggy concept car Volkswagen unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show may not be just a concept after all.
It has no doors, no side or back windows and only fittings for a simple cloth roof.
The Touring will not lease as well because the residual is 2% lower, but if you can handle taking a Limited, there is a ton of value to be had.
Here is a sample of what I put together assuming 15% off and then the $250 PNW regional cash and $500 lease incentive.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
1. The risk of being in a crash, let alone an injury-worthy crash, is incredibly small.
2. The probability that the gadgets prevent an actual crash scenario is unknown.
Just between these two items, a reasonable person questions the value proposition. Next up, though, is the most poignant argument against them: The more gadgets a driver has, the less attention that driver pays to driving. Regardless of how much you may argue to the contrary, it is undeniably true: The more time passes with them, the more you rely on them. What this means is that your vehicle is MORE likely over time, not LESS, to be in situations where a collision is imminent unless the safety systems (or driver) takes action. And, whether or not a collision occurs, this means, quite simply, that your risk is now greater.
And, if something doesn't go as algorithmed, that car is more likely to crash... not less.
Peace of mind counts for a lot. Everything, in this case, as was demonstrated in several posts above. However, don't think about it too much, because if you do, you will recognize that your loved ones are no safer with the gadgets than without them. Protective equipment, such as crumple zones and airbags, are a far better investment, because these other "proactive" nannies only reduce the probability of a collision if you first assume that driver attentiveness is the same in both cases, which is a terribly false assumption.
So yeah, looking at it this way, you'd want all the peace of mind, and protection, you can get.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
My wife prefers a bigger car, so she’s a fan of the Outback. With the 3.6 its got plenty of power and actually handles really well. For the money, they come well equipped in either Limited or Touring trim.
I’ll probably end up with the X1 again at some point. That will probably just hasten its departure! Since I don’t commute as often I’d love to find a used Wrangler but the resale is just insane on those.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
So... she has an X3.
But, after having an X1 as a loaner, last month.. I have to say the X3 is a nicer vehicle, all the way around.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
For someone who wants to get into the brand but needs a bit more space, it fits the bill.
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This might be the most perfectly spec'd E on a local lot, of course it has to be a wagon:
That color:
the front end of that E class reminds me of a Buick.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Drove them on a six hour round-trip this weekend.
They track better than the Goodyears, which seemed to wander a bit. They are a little rougher over road imperfections.
No experience with wet or snow conditions, yet. They don't get great reviews.
Like many OEM tires, the Goodyears were too expensive to buy as replacements. The alternative was Michelins, which were a three day wait. My tire dealer was able to get the Pirellis the same day. (at $300 less for the set).
These are 245/45-19.
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Car tech advances and becomes the norm quickly. A new driver today, unless they're very cash-strapped and can only afford 15+ year old beaters, absolutely will have more and more of the safety systems. Much better for them to learn to drive while knowing how those systems work and how they change the driving dynamic than to encounter them and have to adjust on the fly, potentially in an emergency situation.
The easy example is ABS. Non-ABS has lockup, lots of noise, and generally a major loss of steering capability. With ABS the stopping distances are indeed a little longer but we're explicitly taught to "stomp and steer" and expect the pulsing/shudder from the system as it works (as designed). A driver who has to make an emergency maneuver to avoid a collision does very different things with v. w/out ABS.