Cars Are Getting Stranger & Stranger

[Pappy]

I can’t stand the feature when you stop, the engine turns off. There is a button to turn it off, but doesn’t work most of the time. My Kia Soul gets great gas mileage and shouldn’t need this thing. The side and backup warnings are a great feature, along with the built in back up camera.

 

[horseless carriage]

I find it funny, here in Canada anyway, don't know about anywhere else... But cars today don't come with a spare tire anymore, they come with a can of sealant and air...

Sometimes you need more than one can.

 

[horseless carriage]

Any VW owners out there that have purchased this option? Asking for a friend.

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This is the tool kit in my car. The starting handle is at the top. Never had to use it though.

 

[win231]

I can’t stand the feature when you stop, the engine turns off. There is a button to turn it off, but doesn’t work most of the time. My Kia Soul gets great gas mileage and shouldn’t need this thing. The side and backup warnings are a great feature, along with the built in back up camera.

As long as I can't feel or hear it, it's fine with me. The only way I know the gas engine is off is when the green "EV" on the dash comes on. There is no difference in sound or vibration. It does that while I'm coasting or stopped. It's surprising how much gas is used while idling.

 

[Nathan]

You know cars will be doing the driving soon. Within a decade, I imagine, certain it'll happen within 20yrs. I'm looking forward to that.

It will be like having your own Uber, I'm warming up to that idea. Having an onboard cocktail bar might be a nice feature.

 

[Pappy]

As long as I can't feel or hear it, it's fine with me. The only way I know the gas engine is off is when the green "EV" on the dash comes on. There is no difference in sound or vibration. It does that while I'm coasting or stopped. It's surprising how much gas is used while idling.

I can feel a rumble when mine starts up. I’m old school. I want to hear and know my engines still running.

 

[debodun]

 

[squatting dog]

 

[drifter]

I don't have a car. I'm now a walkaholick. But hearing about yours
makes me miss driving all the more.

 

[win231]

I know now win.....but strange at first .......

On Hondas, the design is very clever. Each button for "Drive," "Reverse," "Park" & "Neutral" is at a different angle, so after a few weeks of driving, you don't have to look at the buttons; you just put your hand on the center console & you know right away which one to push. And, the "Reverse" is not a button; it's a lever that you pull back to activate. Excellent safety feature!