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Old 05-03-15, 11:14 AM
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Default Features of vehicles you love or must have

[10/18 - moderator note - this is a merger of several similar threads about favorite features or features you can't live without]

look forward to seeing the responses.

for me, it's:

1) adaptive cruise - so nice to let the car speed up and slow down without having to touch the pedals.

2) good audio system - a must for me, love listening to good sounding tunes

3) versatile space - like how my second row seats fold forward FLAT giving a nice large flat space to bring even stuff like bulky furniture. with seats up the back is still plenty big and tall and i don't worry about messing it up with the perfect fitting weathertech cargo liner (had to take out the beautiful berber carpet mat!).

definitely could add more, but i'll keep to 3 like i asked for

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Old 05-03-15, 11:53 AM
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For me,

1. 36 MPG combined.

2. CVT which provides very relaxed under 1500rpm low speed acceleration.

3. Quiet smooth highway ride
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2007 IS350 Luxury Package

AFS, heated/cooled seats, rear sunshade

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Blind Spot Monitor, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Adaptive modes (steering, suspension, brakes, throttle etc..)
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Perhaps we could post the vehicle that we are referring to?

2011 Lexus GX460.

1) keyless locking and unlocking (touch the door handle) along with the one touch start button.
2) ventilated cooled and heated seats.
3) Lexus reliability
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Default name three features / aspects of your vehicle you love the most

1. Sync
2. visibility
3. interior layout. I'm also a sucker for blue dash lights.
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1) Reliability
2) Ventilated seats (aka ball coolers)
3) Key less locking/unlocking & one start button
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2014 GS 350 RWD Luxury Package

1) Driver AND Passenger three position memory seats.

2) Blind Spot Monitor with Cross Traffic Alert.

3) Lexus smooth glass like ride WITH nimble sport handling. (Normal/Sport+)

Too bad I am only limited to three choices otherwise my list would be 10x longer.
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Buick Verano

1. Overall build quality. Like its sister Buick Regal, it is a German Opel sedan with a Buick drivetrain and Buick sound-insulation, and DEFINITELY more solidly-built inside and out than the average American-designed GM product. Opels are known for solidness....but also for the weight that comes from that solidness.

2. Good value for what you get...my car was only 25K.

3. Except for the engine's so-so power-level, it drives like a crossbreed of a small BMW and a small Buick. I truly enjoy driving it...my only wish may be for slightly taller-profile tires.

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m3 (and other cars I have had in the recent past )

1) Tilt down side mirrors in reverse
2) push start entry/exit
3) rear view camera
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On the Mac
1. Adjustable hydraulic suspension. Goes from plush to very stiff with the flick of a switch.
2. Air brake. When spoiler goes up 90 degrees you can actually feel it.
3. Dihedral doors. Just cuz it looks cool.
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2015 Audi S5:
  • Exterior looks
  • Interior looks
  • Power, handling and exhaust note
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Originally Posted by DrDrilZ
On the Mac
1. Adjustable hydraulic suspension. Goes from plush to very stiff with the flick of a switch.
2. Air brake. When spoiler goes up 90 degrees you can actually feel it.
3. Dihedral doors. Just cuz it looks cool.
You have a McClaren? Interesting.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
You have a McClaren? Interesting.
Yes McLaren. Interesting??
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Was this post originally meant for Lexus or all brands?

2008 IS250: Reliability/dealer service practices, comfortable seating and view out, and ability to have complete control of the driving experience by manually shifting from either the steering wheel paddles or gear lever at any time.
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