"Must have" accessories??

[Ransman]

It's actually dead easy to calibrate for front parking.

Get the wife to stand somewhere so you can get used to stopping at a certain distance. If you hear a scream, or a series of expletives (depending on how posh you are), you have misjudged it.

[Matteus XC60]

Originally Posted by Ransman

It's actually dead easy to calibrate for front parking.

Get the wife to stand somewhere so you can get used to stopping at a certain distance. If you hear a scream, or a series of expletives (depending on how posh you are), you have misjudged it.

Surely this will depend on how 'large' your wife is.........

[Ransman]

Originally Posted by Matteus XC60

Surely this will depend on how 'large' your wife is.........

It's only the front bit that counts!

[Matteus XC60]

Yes, you're right. Got the wrong end of the stick. Not the first time to be honest....

[Teejay1]

Originally Posted by Ransman

Am I alone in being quite happy to live without front parking sensors?

Depends where you park I guess ;-) I wasn't that bothered by them when I had a test drive but I'm pleased I've got them. I only got them since the car park at work caters for a small % of the occupancy so parking is a nightmare. Any free space and I mean almost any, someone parks in it. It is rather amusing watching those going home havng to ask 3 others to move cars since they double park, park on corners etc.

[Teejay1]

Originally Posted by stu0710

Hi - not alone, I don't have them either, nor do I have the rear sensors.

I managed without them for 6 years on my previous car which was 6 inches longer with longer overhangs front & rear (without hitting anything!).

My colleague on the other hand has had them on the back of his Merc and still managed to reverse into at least 3 different obstacles, I always think that he'd have been better off saving the money and putting it towards the repairs!

Some people do overly rely on them and forget they are not perfect.

[Raiderfan]

Originally Posted by Ransman

It's actually dead easy to calibrate for front parking.

Get the wife to stand somewhere so you can get used to stopping at a certain distance. If you hear a scream, or a series of expletives (depending on how posh you are), you have misjudged it.

Depends on your definition of "misjudged"!

[woofer]

I am wondering if heat-reflecting windscreen is worth additional costs (it is an option).
I have never had a such windscreen before, so I have no experience.
Is it really works in a summer time?
In Owner Manual I read that it may affect function of electronic equipment and of course it will be more expensive in case of replacement.
What do you think, to order a such heat-reflecting windscreen or it is worthwhile.

[wimorrison]

Originally Posted by woofer

I am wondering if heat-reflecting windscreen is worth additional costs (it is an option).
I have never had a such windscreen before, so I have no experience.
Is it really works in a summer time?
In Owner Manual I read that it may affect function of electronic equipment and of course it will be more expensive in case of replacement.
What do you think, to order a such heat-reflecting windscreen or it is worthwhile.

I suggest that this is one for the Australian members to comment upon - never been hot enough in the UK for me to see what this would be for

[Vecais]

Originally Posted by wimorrison

I suggest that this is one for the Australian members to comment upon - never been hot enough in the UK for me to see what this would be for

Nah, don't bother spending extra money, just turn up the air a notch.