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Old 05-30-08, 06:12   #1 (permalink)
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What Are Your Must-Have Options?

After enduring a basic loaner this week, I couldn't wait to get my ride back. It made me think of must-have options to keep me sane and happy...

Bluetooth
Nav
Upgraded stereo
Satellite
Leather
Tinted windows
Power moonroof
Nice rims/tires

Others are nice but not a deal-breaker to me...
 
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Re: What Are Your Must-Have Options?

Tinted Windows (TX)
Autodimming Rearview Mirror
Upgraded Stereo
Leather Seats
Light Interior (TX)
Key Fob door/trunk release
Ipod connection
 
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Old 05-30-08, 08:26   #3 (permalink)
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Re: What Are Your Must-Have Options?

The ability to turn *OFF* any stability/traction-control systems; that's an absolute deal-breaker for me (I might relent on some of the systems on certain exotic cars, but I won't be shopping for one of those vehicles anyhow).

On RWD vehicles I insist on a limited-slip differential. If it doesn't come with one, and I can't have one fitted at reasonable expense/hassle, I buy a different vehicle.
 
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Re: What Are Your Must-Have Options?

i buy every car with EVERY option. just the way i do it. no lost sleep or "could have, should have regrets". life is too short.
 
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Re: What Are Your Must-Have Options?

Manual Transmission
Tinted Windows
HID Headlights

I would like:
Leather
Keyless Entry
 
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Re: What Are Your Must-Have Options?

HID's
upgraded wheels
all weather mats

that's about it
 
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Re: What Are Your Must-Have Options?

Forgot about HID/Bi-Xenon headlights. Couldn't believe how much dimmer the loaner's regular halogens were...felt like two small flashlights taped to the grill.
 
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Re: What Are Your Must-Have Options?

More horsepower than I have now (255) since more power is always better
HIDs
Power locks and windows
Sport suspension

That's about it.
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Darkest tinted windows possible.
 
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Re: What Are Your Must-Have Options?

Aftermarket stereo
HID
keyless entry
large enough trunk for my golf clubs (unfortunately a deal breaker on many cars)

I prefer many others but can get by without most. I also prefer no sunroof.
 
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Chassis
Body

Everything else is negotiable.


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Re: What Are Your Must-Have Options?

Absolute must have options:

Heated Seats
Leather Seats
Keyless Entry

Hopefully it has:

5sp or 6sp manual tranny
200+ hp 6 cyl OR turbo-diesel (wanna do wvo conversion)
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