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`lag
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yeah, just saw that on a rental car. It is awesome.

Posted: 05/02/2024 at 01:05 PM ET
(In response to this post by 83Hokie)

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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