What Are Your Must-Have Options?

**ricka** · 05-30-2008, 08:12 AM

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...

**brownkc** · 05-30-2008, 10:16 AM

Tinted Windows (TX)

Autodimming Rearview Mirror

Upgraded Stereo

Leather Seats

Light Interior (TX)

Key Fob door/trunk release

Ipod connection

**Accumulator** · 05-30-2008, 10:26 AM

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.

**jimmie jam** · 05-30-2008, 10:29 AM

i buy every car with EVERY option. just the way i do it. no lost sleep or "could have, should have regrets". :soscared: life is too short.

**bumoftheday** · 05-30-2008, 10:31 AM

Manual Transmission

Tinted Windows

HID Headlights

I would like:

Leather

Keyless Entry

**dublifecrisis** · 05-30-2008, 11:21 AM

HID`s

upgraded wheels

all weather mats

that`s about it

**ricka** · 05-30-2008, 01:28 PM

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.

**Scottwax** · 05-30-2008, 01:37 PM

More horsepower than I have now (255) since more power is always better

HIDs

Power locks and windows

Sport suspension

That`s about it. :nixweiss

**okbeast** · 05-30-2008, 01:40 PM

Darkest tinted windows possible.

**spotter** · 05-30-2008, 01:41 PM

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.

**the other pc** · 05-30-2008, 02:16 PM

Chassis

Body

Everything else is negotiable.

PC.

**Holden_C04** · 05-30-2008, 02:22 PM

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)

**todd@bsaw** · 05-30-2008, 04:47 PM

Wow... nobody has mentioned Cruise Control yet??

You guys mentioning Bluetooth, HIDs, Nav, etc... I think that`s a little excessive to be considered a `must-have` option.

Maybe you guys have never been stuck with a car with no cruise control, because that`s the only time you realize how special it is. Twice I have driven cars with no cruise control and it absolutely drove me nuts! Even 20 minutes on the freeway without it is annoying.

I refuse to drive my father-in-laws Cavalier long distances because it lacks cruise control. I would never refuse to drive a car because it lacks Bluetooth capability or HIDs.

:sosad

**ricka** · 05-30-2008, 05:16 PM

hardly ever use cruise control...puts me to sleep. unless i`m about ready to hit a notorious speed trap.

**imported_Moutee** · 05-30-2008, 05:57 PM

Decent sound deadening is a MUST for me; I can`t stand excessive road noise.

HID lighting is also great.

Speakers can always be upgraded by me as well as wheels, tint, and any performance goodies, but 200+hp is always nice to start with depending on the weight of the vehicle.