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My 2007 Ram 1500 has been a great truck but with the miles now over 323,000, I am thinking that something is due to break sometime soon. Because of that, I may be looking to replace it. I have considered just swapping in another 5.7 Hemi and keeping it but I'm not sure.
In 2015, The Wife and I ordered a Challenger R/T. Unlike the 60s and 70s, you can't just pick and choose as freely as you want. There are "Option Groups" with selected features bundled together. We didn't want a sunroof, didn't need the big NAV screen or the super duper stereo. Luckily, the other things we wanted were not grouped in with them.
I may look at a "gently used" truck. I've seen some 2014-2016 trucks with under 50,000 miles for under $20,000. Not bad.
I miss CD players! The Challenger did not come with one...None of them do now!
This brings me to the topic in question....
What new car features are you happy with and which ones would you rather not have?
I'm happy with the safety features...Air bags and crumple zones.
The 8 speed automatic trans is a great unit. The car never feels as if it is in the wrong gear.
The multiple pockets and stow areas are nice. Cupholders too.
USB ports, Power ports, Dash gauges with multiple specs on tap.
Great power balanced with decent fuel economy.
Now...Some things on newer cars that I'm NOT happy about:
Vans & SUVs with automatic closing doors. If I want to close a door, I don't need your help.
Lack of CD players.
Lack of auto trans dipsticks!
Lack of choices for interior color.
I'm sure there are a few more....What is your list?
In 2015, The Wife and I ordered a Challenger R/T. Unlike the 60s and 70s, you can't just pick and choose as freely as you want. There are "Option Groups" with selected features bundled together. We didn't want a sunroof, didn't need the big NAV screen or the super duper stereo. Luckily, the other things we wanted were not grouped in with them.
I may look at a "gently used" truck. I've seen some 2014-2016 trucks with under 50,000 miles for under $20,000. Not bad.
I miss CD players! The Challenger did not come with one...None of them do now!
This brings me to the topic in question....
What new car features are you happy with and which ones would you rather not have?
I'm happy with the safety features...Air bags and crumple zones.
The 8 speed automatic trans is a great unit. The car never feels as if it is in the wrong gear.
The multiple pockets and stow areas are nice. Cupholders too.
USB ports, Power ports, Dash gauges with multiple specs on tap.
Great power balanced with decent fuel economy.
Now...Some things on newer cars that I'm NOT happy about:
Vans & SUVs with automatic closing doors. If I want to close a door, I don't need your help.
Lack of CD players.
Lack of auto trans dipsticks!
Lack of choices for interior color.
I'm sure there are a few more....What is your list?