Toys you can no longer live without

Dartz · 28-08-2016 08:17PM

High intensity headlights.
Heated Leather Seats
Real Steering feel.
Rear wheel drive..
An engine with more than 90bhp.....

TrailerBob · 28-08-2016 08:30PM

Electrically folding & heated mirrors.. essential on a bigger vehicle. Often had to fold in the ears on narrow streets. Other than that, a decent stereo and I'm good.

Bazzy · 28-08-2016 08:55PM

I think the OP just wants to let people know he drives an A6 with a bit of spec

Congrats OP well done you

JBokeh · 28-08-2016 08:56PM

I've a top spec UK passat, and i'm spoilt for the toys, Never use the fat nav, prefer the one on my phone, but the cruise control is something I really miss in my Caddy, which is a UK spec one that the P.O. tarted up with all the gear. Bonnet struts are a nice little touch. I like leather seats, but the VW and audi leather feels a bit cheap compared to other brands

Can't believe in this day and age that cars are still coming with wind up windows and manual mirrors, I find toyota and ford the worst for this.

Heated seats are nice but not a deal breaker, stop start is the worst thing to ever happen to cars, same with the auto handbrake.

endacl · 28-08-2016 08:57PM

Laser blasters.

tossy · 28-08-2016 09:23PM

Bazzy wrote: »

I think the OP just wants to let people know he drives an A6 with a bit of spec

Congrats OP well done you

...and every poster since ( myself included) hasn't wanted everyone to know how cool their cars are?

I don't see your point

pwurple · 28-08-2016 09:26PM

Bluetooth. It has made my life so much easier being able to dial into a con call from the car and just head off, rather than having to faff about in an office. I just loooove bluetooth.

shietpilot · 28-08-2016 09:29PM

Google Maps on the head unit
Cruise control
Good headlights

fancy pigeon · 28-08-2016 09:29PM

Sh1tbag OToole wrote: »

Im perfectly happy with the bare basement spec Peugeot 405. I dont need any toys or electronic doohickeys

Amen to this!

Stripped out twin turbo Z is my toy, providing all the smiles and excitement I need. Not even a stereo :cool:

I'd be seriously pissed if I was to read emails on the road or any of that hoohaa. My daily driver is usually the only time I have to myself and I'll be damned if I'll be reading work emails or texts on the go, out of office calls are bad enough!

My car is a car, not a mini portable office, long may it stay that way

Voodoomelon · 28-08-2016 09:30PM

Musts:
Comfort seats
Xenons
Phenomenal factory sound system
Comfort Access
Auto bootlid
Sunroof for an airy cabin

Can certainly live without them, but i'd certainly have soft close doors, all electric blinds and all the toys in the back again for the OMG factor.

Autosport · 28-08-2016 10:23PM

Cup holders

Leonard Hofstadter · 28-08-2016 10:59PM

Must-haves for me:

- auto dimming rear view mirror
- climate control
- cruise control

I simply wouldn't buy a car without any of these.

I could live without leather upholstery (although I certainly prefer hide to cloth, especially on premium cars, although alcantara is the best upholstery of the lot) and I couldn't care less if I never owned a car with automatic wipers or electric seats again.

I really think electric seats are a gimmick, probably because I'm single so it's only me that's driving the car.

Voodoomelon · 28-08-2016 11:05PM

captainspeed wrote: »

I really think electric seats are a gimmick, probably because I'm single so it's only me that's driving the car.

You're probably right, but the problem is that if you want the likes of lumbar adjustment or independent upper seat back adjustment, you have to go electric, regardless of whether you regularly move the seat or not. Plus the nice ones give you a hug when pop in your seatbelt.

mayota · 28-08-2016 11:08PM

Heated windscreen.

Eric Cartman · 28-08-2016 11:08PM

Voodoomelon wrote: »

You're probably right, but the problem is that if you want the likes of lumbar adjustment or independent upper seat back adjustment, you have to go electric, regardless of whether you regularly move the seat or not. Plus the nice ones give you a hug when pop in your seatbelt.

also for tall people , without fail , any valetor, nct tester , mechanic etc.. will move your seat, memory seats to avoid the 30 minute setup routine every time are well worth it, just return the seat to how you like it and be grand.

Hogzy · 28-08-2016 11:42PM

Xenons Xenons Xenons!!!!!!

I really dont understand why these headlights arent standard on all cars these days and not just premium cars. Theyre absolutely essential for proper visibility at night.

Iv also become very reliant on a reverse camera. Theyre sooooo handy

bazz26 · 28-08-2016 11:51PM

Xenons are on their way out. LED technology is way more advanced and the light the better. Only a matter of time before it becomes standard across the board.

Cienciano · 29-08-2016 12:01AM

What's with all the usb and ipod connectivity? Surely bluetooth connectivity is better than all that?

Automatic gearbox, air con (preferably climate control) and electric windows all round and reverse sensors are the only must haves for me really. If I parked on a street, automatic folding mirrors would probably be up there. Stuff like electric seats, auto dimming mirrors, heated seats are all nice, steering wheel controls are nice but not that important to me

GustavoFring · 29-08-2016 12:31AM

CIP4 wrote: »

Centre arm rest for me is a massive one ideally an adjustable one hate driving cars that don't have them. A/c but that's nearly a given at this stage.

My a4 is the first saloon I've had and also the first car to have rear parking sensor. My god they are the best thing ever particularly in a saloon where you can't see where the boot ends. Hatchbacks you can kind of get away without them but they are honestly great I never thought I'd appreciate them as much.

The next things for me would be; auto light, aux in or usb or Bluetooth, auto dimming centre mirror.

Imagine if you bought a mid range hatchback!

_Kaiser_ · 29-08-2016 01:08AM

Bazzy wrote: »

I think the OP just wants to let people know he drives an A6 with a bit of spec

Congrats OP well done you

Ah now I was just pointing out how reliant you get on certain extras and wondering what others consider essential in a car. If I was listing the spec I'd have said.....

Automatic tiptronic with paddle shift, auto lights and wipers, factory xenons, DRLs, auto dimming electric mirrors with auto dip function when reversing, front and rear parking sensors with graphic display, electric memory seats, leather, cruise control, climate control, 6 CD changer, usb/iPod input, BOSE audio, full colour MMI, steering wheel controls, electric rear sun blind

Oh and 3.0 TDI Quattro with about 260 bhp.. Not bad at all for an original Irish car! Fantastic motorway cruiser as well.

Happy to help

In all seriousness though, it's pretty hard to find a newer one with an equivalent spec which is a pain as I'm probably replacing her in the new year

job seeker · 29-08-2016 01:46AM

My car is pretty basic. The only thing I find handy are the cup holders that came with it..

The tape player is grand if you have a mp3/tape thing. But I don't..

The only other thing I can think of is the 199euro yearly tax..

Samuri Suicide · 29-08-2016 02:19AM

I drive a 97 Rav 4 and now live in the North of Scotland. Reliable 4wd with diff lock are my 2 of my favourite toys.

But my favourite toy is the key...turn, start and go.

Truckermal · 29-08-2016 05:37AM

Keyless entry and push button start plus a auto box is a must for me.

Eric Cartman · 29-08-2016 05:26PM

Cienciano wrote: »

What's with all the usb and ipod connectivity? Surely bluetooth connectivity is better than all that?

Automatic gearbox, air con (preferably climate control) and electric windows all round and reverse sensors are the only must haves for me really. If I parked on a street, automatic folding mirrors would probably be up there. Stuff like electric seats, auto dimming mirrors, heated seats are all nice, steering wheel controls are nice but not that important to me

nah, the audio streaming over bluetooth just isn't the same quality as via cable, also doesn't allow full control like track browsing or artist selection from the interface / steering wheel.

Veloce · 29-08-2016 05:33PM

Limited slip differential
Auto aircon switch off on 100% throttle application

ednwireland · 29-08-2016 09:15PM

Winter tyres

Sh1tbag OToole · 29-08-2016 09:17PM

ednwireland wrote: »

Winter tyres

Let me know if you find a lad selling a good winter to go with them

OldMrBrennan83 · 29-08-2016 09:18PM

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OldMrBrennan83 · 29-08-2016 09:20PM

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ednwireland · 29-08-2016 09:20PM

Sh1tbag OToole wrote: »

Let me know if you find a lad selling a good winter to go with them

Living 100m above sea level in donegal they come in use more often than you think. Guessing it's warmer in cork.

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