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pburg_hokie
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Front camera because I'm not good at reverse and parking in new truck

Eventually I want to back in to my garage to park. (Moved toolbox and shelves all last week so new truck will have ~13" of wall clearance.) My first backing in attempt was not good at all. Front camera helps immensely in opposite orientation. I originally didn't want the "all around camera" premium package but that's all they are currently building with backlog from November. The premium package that I didn't originally want includes heated and cooled seats. Briefly tried the cooling seats last night and immediately felt their effect. I expect to really enjoy them after golf league in 88 degree heat tonight. I'll second heated side mirrors. Had ice storm in March overnight at Snowshoe. There was no way to scrape side mirrors on CR-V. I didn't know it had heated side mirrors until I was done scraping windows and they were magically clean.
Posted: 05/02/2024 at 10:10 AM ET
(In response to this post by EDGEMAN)

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What creature comforts that you probably wouldn't have ordered but...
EDGEMAN • 05/02/24 08:45 AM ET
Auto hold, lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise control.
StressHokie • 05/02/24 10:05 PM ET
I'm on the fence about Adaptive cruise control
EDGEMAN • 05/03/24 05:51 AM ET
It took me a while to get used to the lane keeping assist.
StressHokie • 05/03/24 11:02 PM ET
the heated steering wheel is a game changer. I like the heated seats
hokiehill1117 • 05/02/24 03:20 PM ET
Front and rear paint guns to get the attention of folks who drive in the
Hokebury • 05/02/24 01:50 PM ET
A front mounted A-10 Cannon w/Ammo.**
Major Kong • 05/02/24 01:34 PM ET
I still don't use heated seats or steering wheel.**
B777Fr8Dog • 05/02/24 12:56 PM ET
how do you drive a car w/o a steering wheel? :)**
ME Hokie 07 • 05/02/24 03:43 PM ET
Like a submarine, with a gamepad**
B777Fr8Dog • 05/02/24 05:57 PM ET
Love mine and will always have it in new car I drive.**
Hokebury • 05/02/24 01:51 PM ET
I do in the winter, until the cabin comes up to normal operating temp
EDGEMAN • 05/02/24 01:16 PM ET
It's pretty standard now, but 15 years ago my first car that would
Tafkam Hokie • 05/02/24 12:32 PM ET
I'm going to upgrade my 2008 Tacoma with Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth...
EDGEMAN • 05/02/24 01:18 PM ET
Two car accessories I'd really like that I don't have
Tafkam Hokie • 05/02/24 12:28 PM ET
Have you thought about changing the knob to one with a leather cover?
EDGEMAN • 05/02/24 01:19 PM ET
Yeah, I've thought about changing the knob. Can't really find one I like
Tafkam Hokie • 05/02/24 01:24 PM ET
Blind spot monitors.**
HokieNoVA • 05/02/24 10:59 AM ET
And the warning when a car or person is about to cross behind you
Spudnut • 05/02/24 12:14 PM ET
I dislike heated seats, but love heated steering wheel & cooling seats.
Vtskier1 • 05/02/24 10:50 AM ET
Heads Up Display (HUD) is AWESOME **
83Hokie • 05/02/24 10:13 AM ET
yeah, just saw that on a rental car. It is awesome.**
`lag • 05/02/24 01:05 PM ET
I remember when GM first put those on Caddys.
EDGEMAN • 05/02/24 11:21 AM ET
Mine is on a Camaro, eyes up on the road not down **
83Hokie • 05/02/24 01:31 PM ET
Some of us can maintain our scan of the instruments and look out...lol**
EDGEMAN • 05/02/24 01:34 PM ET
This. I will not buy another car without it. **
Stork • 05/02/24 10:28 AM ET
I like the Tropicalia **
ValveHokie • 05/02/24 10:11 AM ET
Front camera because I'm not good at reverse and parking in new truck ◄
pburg_hokie • 05/02/24 10:10 AM ET
I back into my garage and a tennis ball on a string is all I need
KeithHokie89 • 05/02/24 12:17 PM ET
I first had those side mirrors on my 2008 Acura. So nice!
EDGEMAN • 05/02/24 11:20 AM ET
I STILL don't trust my backup camera. I think I need therapy.**
great2bahokie • 05/02/24 09:28 AM ET
You're not alone. **
WVHokie84 • 05/02/24 11:40 AM ET
Remember there's a slight delay. The color boundaries really help. **
TomTurkey • 05/02/24 11:04 AM ET
Nice on my pick up when cargo blocks rear window
Va AandM • 05/02/24 09:57 AM ET
I learned to do a head check in addition to side view mirrors when I was..
`lag • 05/02/24 09:41 AM ET
the large radio displays - for the maps **
bigbadbird • 05/02/24 09:22 AM ET
Circular wheels really improved my ride quality. I'll never go back.
MP4VT2004 • 05/02/24 09:13 AM ET
Remote start - key in winter and more so summer to get the car warm/cool
VTENGR • 05/02/24 09:02 AM ET
heated seats for sure, love them on long trips, helps reduce back pain
Vienna_Hokie • 05/02/24 08:58 AM ET
I liked those vent windows too!
EDGEMAN • 05/02/24 11:17 AM ET
You think heated seats are good...
vthokieq • 05/02/24 09:13 AM ET
Are we talking about a Robert Kraft/Deshaun Watson type of massage? TIC**
MP4VT2004 • 05/02/24 09:16 AM ET
probably not good for staying awake on the interstate**
Vienna_Hokie • 05/02/24 09:15 AM ET
That was my first thought too...lol**
EDGEMAN • 05/02/24 11:17 AM ET
I always forget how old some of you all are. ;-)**
vthokieq • 05/02/24 01:27 PM ET
Driving for 8-10 hours straight really takes it out of a person.
EDGEMAN • 05/02/24 01:30 PM ET
Sure...nobody is arguing that.
vthokieq • 05/02/24 01:44 PM ET