What features must you have

[milomak]

Deal breakers
- The mid range sedan standard features - ABS, Power steering, aircon etc
- Comprehensive Motorplan type thingy
- Xenon lights (preferably Bi-Xenon)
- Armrest
- Cup holders
- Multi-function steering wheel
- Park Distance Control (I am a bit embarrassed by this one. I have gotten so used to it, that I get irritated when I drive a car that doesn't have this).
- Headlights turn off when car switched off

Bonus Features (not deal breakers)
- Phone Bluetooth
- Fog Lights
- Card holder
- Automatic Door Locking when driving away

 

[Fazda]

Deal breakers
- The mid range sedan standard features - ABS, Power steering, aircon etc
- Comprehensive Motorplan type thingy
- Xenon lights (preferably Bi-Xenon)
- Armrest
- Cup holders
- Multi-function steering wheel
- Park Distance Control (I am a bit embarrassed by this one. I have gotten so used to it, that I get irritated when I drive a car that doesn't have this).
- Headlights turn off when car switched off

Bonus Features (not deal breakers)
- Phone Bluetooth
- Fog Lights
- Card holder
- Automatic Door Locking when driving away

Oh lawdy, my Fazda doesn't have ONE of those features!!

 

[ToxicBunny]

Eish lets see...

ABS
Airbags
Traction Control
Armrest
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Climate Control

But then I've been spoilt..

 

[pezulu]

ABS, EBD, ..... (the whole alphabet)
Central COOLED armrest
Climate Control
Intelligent Cruise Control
Multifunction Steering Wheel
SatNav / Command / Entertainment Centre
Leather Seats
Electrically adjustable seats with memory
Bi-Xenon Lights with auto on/off and auto dim
Auto windscreen wipers and light wipers
Foglamps
Park Assist
Push Button start/stop
Keyless entry
Electric Sunroof
Integrated Blueteeth Carkit
IR Lighting with screen in instrument cluster
Curve following headlamps

I can't remember all the other stuff !!

Oh yes - 4 enormous oval pipes at the rear
6.3L Naturally aspirated motor
Auto throttle blipping on start and switch off

 

[thedutchman]

ABS, EBD, ..... (the whole alphabet)
Central COOLED armrest
Climate Control
Intelligent Cruise Control
Multifunction Steering Wheel
SatNav / Command / Entertainment Centre
Leather Seats
Electrically adjustable seats with memory
Bi-Xenon Lights with auto on/off and auto dim
Auto windscreen wipers and light wipers
Foglamps
Park Assist
Push Button start/stop
Keyless entry
Electric Sunroof
Integrated Blueteeth Carkit
IR Lighting with screen in instrument cluster
Curve following headlamps

I can't remember all the other stuff !!

Oh yes - 4 enormous oval pipes at the rear
6.3L Naturally aspirated motor
Auto throttle blipping on start and switch off

c , e , s , ml or cls class ??

 

[ToxicBunny]

Something tells me pezulu missed the point..

Those are not deal breakers, thats his wishlist

 

[thedutchman]

well i'd like to see some airbags hidden away
cruise control,
electric windows
cd player
alloy rims
central locking

 

[Stokstert]

High lifting doorhandles maybe?

 

[JK8]

Mmmmm

I have traction control but never use it.

I think Power steering and ABS is fine for me... oh and heated seats that came in handy today! That beep if you dont put your lights off is needed...

Am not that fussy...

 

[davemc]

Must have: Proper ABS

The rest are all optionals, including the airbags.

 

[Fazda]

Nice to see that the KZN guys have their heads screwed on right! I agree with you davemc...ABS is great, plus I wouldn't mind an airbag or two, the rest of the stuff just adds $$$ to already expensive cars!!

 

[Claymore]

- Fog Lights

A lot of fog in your area?

My list:
Electronic stability (which obviously includes ABS)
Power steering
Aircon
Central locking
Sound system (as long as it can take my MP3 shuttle or MP3 in)

Bonus points for:
Automatic

 

[JK8]

Most of the cars have these features these days....

 

[UtterNutter]

Must-haves for me:
ABS;
Airbags;
Very good NCAP safety rating;
Aircon;
Powered windows;
Power stearing;

Nice-to-haves:
Sun roof;

Doesn't really matters:
Electric seats;
Bluetooth;
SatNav;

 

[Claymore]

Most of the cars have these features these days....

One thing most cars don't yet have is electronic stability control, and it's something I think all cars should have. I read in Car & Driver a while back that it's the most effective safety innovation after safety belts.

 

[Zmaster1911]

abs, c/l power steering, leather inside, electric windows.

Nobody mentioned reasonable fuel consumption.
the rest is optional.

 

[jvk]

i'm not that fussy at all...just need a/c p/s and must have a mp3 player with decent sound !

 

[Vinia]

Must have

• Power steering
• ABS
• Airbags o but I'm scared of them going off by themselves)
• High Euro NCAP rating
• Aircon
• FM Radio
• Reliability
• Moderate fuel economy
• Decent resale
• Parts availability & decent after-sales service price

Nice to have

• Electric windows/mirrors
• Ipod jack
• CD player
• Cupholder
• Excellent fuel economy

Useless for me

• Rain detector
• Snow/ice alert
• Bluetoofs
• 4/5 Door
• Champagne cooler confused: used mine once for a McDonalds coke!)