I drove a B class all day. I... I can't say it puts a smile on your face to drive but the interior is another world compared to our '13 Mazda 3.
I drove a B class all day. I... I can't say it puts a smile on your face to drive but the interior is another world compared to our '13 Mazda 3.
I agree that some of the infotainment/gadgets are unnecessary, like having internet in the car or automatic lights/wipers, but others improve the driving relaxedness. I for instance tend to get lost relatively easy. I wonder how people got to places at all before the introduction of the sat-nav.
As for the touching thing, well driving a car does involve touching at least some parts of interior, doesn't it? So on that basis it's better that they are covered in nice materials.
This reminds me of our Hyundai, which is the basic-spec model. This means manual air con, no bluetooth, standard radio, no leather steering or gear knob. You could argue that it does the same as the Mercedes-Benz, but at the same time it so doesn't...
I've been driving the A-Class lately and I can only agree. In fact I could forgive it almost everything, except the ride. The ride ruins everything, even the superb atmosphere created inside the car.
By the way, today I tried out the new Skyactiv Mazda 3, which incidentally happens to have a good interior too.
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GPS is a crutch that I attempt to stay away form. I like to look at my phone before I leave and try to remember the directions. I've a good sense of direction and like to work out my brain as opposed to having a disturbing monotonic female voice bark directions at me every 5 seconds.
I think what I'd like in a car interior would be very high end comfortable leather materials, analog gauges, no screen, an excellent sound system, USB, Aux, CD, Bluetooth audio, swathes of leather, no plastic, shiny metal.
As for the rest of the car, a very comfortably riding mix of a GT/Sportscar, I6 or V8 up front with between 3-5L, and RWD. 6 speed manual.
This. So much.
I love the big, analog needles in the C6's gauges as much as I dislike the new digital dash in the C7. I realize that a digital dash can convey a larger amount of diverse information, but, damn it, I just like a good set of analog gauges with huge needles.
Sound system I can do without. They don't work well in convertibles anyway. Aside from that the C6 is my preferred long-distance driver; it even gets decent mileage despite the 7L.
Turning money into memories.
I am a sucker for high quality wood too.
What are your opinions on the GM total recall?
It angers me that the US government bailed out a company that cared so little about safety in its customers. It seemed like the government and media were much more concerned when Toyota had its acceleration issues and while there is concern with GM, there doesn't seem to be as much concern.
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Moved to the state of the car thread.
Life's too short to drive bad cars.
(Autoquote FTW)
I have regained appreciation for my car.
Again.
It occurred to me the other day as I was driving along, I started enjoying the crisp turn ins, the communicative steering, the short throw gearbox, etc.
And then it became clear.
Yes, with a box I'd be less annoyed most of the time, but on that magic 10% I'd be completely frustrated. My car is very annoying most of the time, but on that 10% it becomes just what you want.
So I guess I'll be keeping it for a little bit longer.
Lunatic Mediterranean indeed.
Cheers.
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