More expensive bad features in new cars

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by Georgina Rudkus, Jan 29, 2026 at 9:45 AM.

  1. Georgina Rudkus

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    I'll keep my 2012 base level Prius v.
     
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    Took notes. :)

    13. Start stop systems
    12. Auto park assist
    11. Lane keep assist
    10. Adaptive cruise control
    9. Blind spot monitoring
    8. TPMS reset reminders
    7. Keyless entry lock unlock
    6. Automatic high beams
    5. Panoramic sunroofs
    4. Automatic climate control
    3. Complex infotainment and instrument clusters
    2. ECO mode
    1. Over the air software updates
     
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    Four of those I find useful. Then a couple others are nice, but not must haves. A couple I have no experience with.
     
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    I just watched the video muted, diligently recording the countdown titles.One thing mildly hilarious, was the ramifactions of ECO mode, engines going up in flames, torn apart on rebuilder's workbench, horribly encrusted with ECO gunk I guess. Maybe the audio would help.
     
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    I suppose everyone likes a few, so you have to have them all, like cable tv
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Well, how many new cars can you get with manual window cranks?
    At a certain point, it is cheaper to make cars with a standard equipment grouped together.

    Many of the features listed aren't even new, so don't carry the "brand new" feature fee.