Useless car features
does anyone remember the oscillating vents? not sure if today's vehicles still have them but i recall them being in a mazda 626 in the 90s! i just read even the 3rd gen LS had them too!
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I didn't like it either in the Yukon at first but I've come around, I feel you might be that way too... (Though who cares if you never find out, obviously.)
I set it to just about the lowest brightness, it does really come in handy on the interstate if you're trying to watch your speed, etc. You get used to it I guess is what I'm saying.
That said, there are several settings and all I want to see is the speed I'm going, that's literally it. I wouldn't want one if it was all or nothing, info wise.
I set it to just about the lowest brightness, it does really come in handy on the interstate if you're trying to watch your speed, etc. You get used to it I guess is what I'm saying.
That said, there are several settings and all I want to see is the speed I'm going, that's literally it. I wouldn't want one if it was all or nothing, info wise.
I'm surprised that someone like Steve would not want an HUD. It's super useful IMO when you're in a new area and have to use navi. It's right up there in your face. When you're in a wrong lane (to get on next freeway), it also signals you to move to the right turn. It can display either OEM navi or iMap. Some say gMap is displayed to but it's random. I must say though some can look annoying. BMW's latest Sports mode looks very odd but they allow you to customize which kind of makes up for the ugly design.
Agreed, I am the same way and love auto HVAC but didn’t use it until I read and understood how it worked from this forum (yes I know I’m a little slow). I tried to explain it to my wife but every time I get in my car the settings are all jacked up, it’s in manual mode, all the zones are different, etc. Thank god for the sync button.
Also, in all the cars I’ve had I feel that BMW has the best implementation of auto HVAC.
Also, in all the cars I’ve had I feel that BMW has the best implementation of auto HVAC.
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Agreed, I am the same way and love auto HVAC but didn’t use it until I read and understood how it worked from this forum (yes I know I’m a little slow). I tried to explain it to my wife but every time I get in my car the settings are all jacked up, it’s in manual mode, all the zones are different, etc. Thank god for the sync button.
Also, in all the cars I’ve had I feel that BMW has the best implementation of auto HVAC.
Also, in all the cars I’ve had I feel that BMW has the best implementation of auto HVAC.
looking forward to the day most climate 'controls' are removed. they're just confusing and horrible.
why do manual 'fans' insist on setting temp to 'Lo' or '60' or whatever when they get in the car on a hot day? it will NOT get to a reasonable temp any faster, LOL
why do manual 'fans' insist on setting temp to 'Lo' or '60' or whatever when they get in the car on a hot day? it will NOT get to a reasonable temp any faster, LOL
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Or, I will complain constantly every day. Haha
I want and need my fan speeds and temp buttons. 😁
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LS430s are really really neat, I would guess there are hundreds or even thousands of combinations of things they can do. It's just another special thing about the car, and another reason I'll never dump it. The oscillating vents are "smart".
Here's an example. Lol don't mind my mother talking in the background...
As you can see, my vent is pointed at me and is stationary. Her vent is very slightly oscillating (try to catch it), the sun sensors picked it up. The car was already comfortable so it knows not to have to swing all the way on each side. Like I said there are tons of ways it works. If 2 passengers got in the car on a hot day the vents will point directly at you, and then oscillate oppositely for driver and passenger. It's really a neat feature, and more proof Lexus absolutely sweat the details in their day.
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I'm quite certain precisely zero cars sold in America have anything like that.
Like I said, it's one of the things that makes the LS430 special.
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