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Jan 10th, 2019, 13:42 | #1 |
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Car functionality.
What happened to buying and car and all that had to be done was enjoy driving it?
Many of the answers to many queries have been found (although not always easily) in the manual. Some are not apparently readily available. On 3 occasions I have had a largish square appear in the HUD with a red car (viewed from from front or rear) and the brakes being momentarily applied. I have concluded the car has detected an oncoming vehicle and determined it to be a threat. Does the red car indicate a Bliss Oncoming Mitigation, or City Safety collision avoidance? Maybe they both give the same warning? Is the sensitivity adjustable? Regarding the tailgate sensor; we have had the car 3 weeks now and from the beginning was surprised at the usefulness of this function. Unfortunately it now opens to about 1 in 15 waves of the leg. Dropping in at a dealer whilst away proved the service employee to have similar trouble. Unfortunately he was unable to advise how to make it more reliable, claiming they were all temperamental. Any tips, please? |
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Jan 10th, 2019, 16:44 | #3 | |
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too many gizmos and youre just a lump of meat being transferred (by the car) from one place to another.. regain some control over your toy!
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Jan 10th, 2019, 17:38 | #4 | |
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Far too many designs on cars these days rely on what Yorkshire people call "do-nowts" The designers are all thinking about what other 'goodies' they can add without thinking about whether they're actually useful! It all adds to their image and not the car's!
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Jan 10th, 2019, 18:28 | #5 |
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I just don't know how you manage in your peasantwagons having to do 'things'
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Jan 10th, 2019, 19:07 | #6 |
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Define "things", please
Is it phone calls? Internet access? I got it all.
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Jan 10th, 2019, 19:17 | #7 |
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I love my car, I get in, radio off, media off, phone off, hit the highway and listen to the tyres rumble, the wind as I move through it, and let my brain relax. Perfect. Drove to Wales n back yesterday, why? Because I could. Better than a spar day n my opinion (other opinions may vary).
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Jan 10th, 2019, 19:40 | #9 |
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A hoover-like whistle of turbo in my first "pocket rocket" pug306hdi...
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Jan 10th, 2019, 20:31 | #10 |
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I am wrestling with this at the minute, been without a personal car for several months and constantly looking for another but just can't make mind up. I like basic, fun cars...but I do a lot of miles. Currently using my dads nearly new Kia c'eed estate, 1.6tdi with autobox, cruise etc.. Lovely, no input car. I think cruise is a must for long trips. And yet. His car does not drive as well as my old e39 525i auto, doesn't ride as well, doesn't cosset...i likes a barge me.
So why am I looking at basic mini ones, fiat 500s and smart cars...? Confused, moi? Off to see a 14 plate mini one 1.5 tdi triple tomorrow, bottom of the mini range and all the better for it. No gizmos, no stripes, no big wheels, just basic a to b transport and reviews as the sweet spot in that range because if what it's missing!! |
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