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| Author: | jimmypasta [ Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Are you a fan of the automobiles new gizmos? |
I'm interested to know how many guys on here prefer a basic car with cd player, ipod port compared to all the things they are adding now with Sync,Bluetooth,rear camera,complicated touch screens,etc. Do you feel it might be more of a distraction and a nuisance if something breaks? |
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| Author: | Drop In [ Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Are you a fan of the automobiles new gizmos? |
I'm afraid I'll spill water or food in the car, and those gizmos become a small killing machine. Especially when I drive after midnight. Not interested. |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Are you a fan of the automobiles new gizmos? |
I got me a rear camera on my Tacoma and it's quite nice. |
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| Author: | Seacrest [ Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Are you a fan of the automobiles new gizmos? |
Darkside wrote: I got me a rear camera on my Tacoma and it's quite nice. Once you drive a car that has one, you don't want to be without it again. |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:34 pm ] |
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Seacrest wrote: Darkside wrote: I got me a rear camera on my Tacoma and it's quite nice. Once you drive a car that has one, you don't want to be without it again. Totes. I love it. It didn't stop me from hitting Boyd's mailbox, but its helpful anyway. |
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| Author: | Elmhurst Steve [ Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Are you a fan of the automobiles new gizmos? |
I think of these things as more items that may require repair at some point and cost more than they would be worth to me. I can use my mirrors and turn my head rather than having a camera that may break down. Don't need it. Looking at touch screens while driving is distracted driving and a bad idea. |
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| Author: | C_Howitt_Fealz [ Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Are you a fan of the automobiles new gizmos? |
Rear camera is required by federal regulation. Or a regulation was passed - not sure of the effective date though so the companies might just be getting ready for it. |
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| Author: | redskingreg [ Tue Apr 23, 2013 11:07 pm ] |
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My GF's car has the rear backup camera, and I never use it. Guess I'm used to my clunker that has no camera. I feel my comfortable using my eyes, ears, and nose. |
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| Author: | Scorehead [ Tue Apr 23, 2013 11:37 pm ] |
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Jimmy, you & I are about the same age...but you sound like my 87 year old Uncle who was against power windows because "its just something else that can break". I love the tech gadgets, but I have yet to find an integrated blue tooth that sounds good. |
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| Author: | Don Tiny [ Tue Apr 23, 2013 11:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Are you a fan of the automobiles new gizmos? |
jimmypasta wrote: I'm interested to know how many guys on here prefer a basic car with cd player, ipod port compared to all the things they are adding now with Sync,Bluetooth,rear camera,complicated touch screens,etc. Do you feel it might be more of a distraction and a nuisance if something breaks? 
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| Author: | Scorehead [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:27 am ] |
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Keeping Score wrote: Scorehead wrote: Jimmy, you & I are about the same age...but you sound like my 8 year old Uncle I knew you were lying about your age.  That should read "87 year old Uncle".
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 8:48 am ] |
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It's so much easier to run over those kids when you can see them. The days of those little buggers eluding me by hiding in my blind spot are over. |
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| Author: | T-Bone [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Are you a fan of the automobiles new gizmos? |
I have a very base model Jeep with a CD player. I upgraded and bought a cord to plug in my iPod to the radio. I think that is as far as I will go with it. If I spent more time in the car maybe I would investigate further. My buddy just got a new car and showed me he can send tunes to the car through his phone wirelessly. I thought it was cool but nothing I would ever do. I might as well be 87. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:18 am ] |
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I have a tape deck. |
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| Author: | casual fan [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:37 am ] |
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This sounds like my father in law. When he was buying a truck he wanted nothing "power" because it would break. Manual windows and locks.... Funny thing is, in the 6 or 7 years he has had the truck both windows and 1 of the locks have broke... |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:42 am ] |
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I go both ways. Some of the modern conveniences are nice. But I could happily drive a 72 Nova. |
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| Author: | Don Tiny [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:54 am ] |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bBpDNRP5qQ |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:56 am ] |
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I, for one, am strongly against anything that makes my life easier or more enjoyable. |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:57 am ] |
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Hatchetman wrote: I go both ways. No shit |
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| Author: | Chus [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:09 am ] |
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Krazy Ivan wrote: I, for one, am strongly against anything that makes my life easier or more enjoyable. I'm right there with you. I still drive this: 
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Are you a fan of the automobiles new gizmos? |
Darkside wrote: Seacrest wrote: Darkside wrote: I got me a rear camera on my Tacoma and it's quite nice. Once you drive a car that has one, you don't want to be without it again. Totes. I love it. It didn't stop me from hitting Boyd's mailbox, but its helpful anyway. 
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:37 pm ] |
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Krazy Ivan wrote: Hatchetman wrote: I go both ways. No shit Rod Craig is pretty irresistible.... |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:40 pm ] |
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Douchebag wrote: Krazy Ivan wrote: Hatchetman wrote: I go both ways. No shit Rod Craig is pretty irresistible.... The way his pinkish skin glistend as he sweated in that Hanover Park commercial. The way he struggled to breath as he stammered through sentences. I could see that... |
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| Author: | lipidquadcab [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:37 pm ] |
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The Bluetooth and built in iPod functionality pretty much sealed the deal on my last car... |
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| Author: | lipidquadcab [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Are you a fan of the automobiles new gizmos? |
immessedup17 wrote: lipidquadcab wrote: iPod functionality He said new tech. I tend to buy cars once every five years...when I bought the Beetle, it's idea of MP3/iPod integration was a line in jack on the dash...so, new to me... |
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| Author: | crosscheck [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:10 pm ] |
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lipidquadcab wrote: immessedup17 wrote: lipidquadcab wrote: iPod functionality He said new tech. I tend to buy cars once every five years...when I bought the Beetle, it's idea of MP3/iPod integration was a line in jack on the dash...so, new to me... Aux for the win! That's the only thing that was a deal breaker when I was buying a car...  navigation and Bluetooth added $3000 to the price, fuck that, my phone is good enough.
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Are you a fan of the automobiles new gizmos? |
Not sure I could go without my bluetooth anymore. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:21 am ] |
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I love the option to use these things |
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| Author: | Urlacher's missing neck [ Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:35 am ] |
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Give me a radio and an aux input and that is it. Some of the new stuff might seem great but its a huge pain in the dick when the electrical systems start to fuck up. I have the pleasure of searching for the corrosion or break in the wiring that goes to the wheel sensor in my wife's ride. Take your traction system and shove it straight up your ass buick. |
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