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Top 10 car features

Jalopnik -- Carmax, the nations largest used car retailer, has put together the top ten features new car buyers yearn for in online searches. But, rather than just listing them, we've tried to divine why someone might want each of these gadgets.

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Submitted Nov 17, 2009 By: BigTruc

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Night Owl Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,720 Points:833,015 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Nov 18, 2009 9:21:15 AM Ignore Night Owl Report Abuse Tow hitches are ranked #7? I would have thought this would be much lower for car buyers.
pigmanTX Champion Author Houston Posts:1,281 Points:369,735 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 11:04:02 PM Ignore pigmanTX Report Abuse I do not need most of the things on the list.
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:8,055 Points:908,660 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 10:35:52 PM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse i don't believe any automatic can match the miles per gallon of a standard. I could be wrong; now I hear Lexus and Mercedes have eight speed autos; maybe they lock up in top gear.
DerHahn Champion Author Illinois Posts:8,100 Points:1,145,300 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:40:55 PM Ignore DerHahn Report Abuse got the leather and sun roof. don't need the rest. automatic is because too many people just don't know how to work a clutch any more.
CarrottopNe Champion Author Lincoln Posts:1,025 Points:367,365 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 4:46:30 PM Ignore CarrottopNe Report Abuse I'd like a small refrigerator in the dash for a cold one(pop).
snewwee Champion Author Detroit Posts:4,974 Points:1,011,080 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 2:48:33 PM Ignore snewwee Report Abuse All I want is a center console that my elbow won't hit when I turn corners.
derKraut All-Star Author Ontario Posts:776 Points:406,115 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 2:02:14 PM Ignore derKraut Report Abuse I like all of these features but prefer AWD to full time 4X4. Built in GPS is great as the screens are larger, can be voice activated and as handheld phones are becoming illegal, small high dash mount GPS can be a bit dangerous. Cruise, AC, PWs, PDL, ABS and ESCare useful as are Snow Tires up here.
Bussman Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,710 Points:520,440 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 1:03:30 PM Ignore Bussman Report Abuse Meaningless article.
bongobro Champion Author St. Louis Posts:10,515 Points:1,652,430 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 12:33:37 PM Ignore bongobro Report Abuse I can understand why someone would want 4WD or AWD on their next ride (I would like full-time traction if it was more sensibly priced), but DVD screens in each headrest and panoramic glass moonroofs are overkill. Wouldn't the headrests pose a hazard to back-seat passengers in a crash? Seems to me all that glass would compromise the rollover and crush safety of the roof (not to mention defeat all those side-curtain air bags?)
car253 Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,002 Points:544,175 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 12:03:36 PM Ignore car253 Report Abuse People like to have choice, some of the features I have and feel are important. Others I feel are not useful but that is just my opinion. Some depend on where you live as to their usefulness.
wamster All-Star Author Houston Posts:697 Points:285,025 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 11:48:24 AM Ignore wamster Report Abuse I don't "have" to have any of these, but some of them are very nice features to have. I like having an automatic transmission, cruise control, gps, and leather seats - which I currently have or own. I'm not putting on makeup, eating, or doing other things that are impairing my driving. I'm not very good with a manual transmission, and I certainly don't want one in heavy city traffic. I also have a back injury, so dealing with a clutch would not be very good for me. Cruise control is nice on long drives. With my back injury, it's nice not to always have my foot on the gas pedal. GPS - not integrated into my vehicle, but I have a portable one. It's enabled me to be more comfortable traveling in downtown Houston. Mine also has a pedestrian feature. Sometimes when I'm traveling at night, I have gotten turned around and don't recognize landmarks. My Garmin has helped me a lot. Leather seats - I put a towel on the seat in the summer. I love the fact you can wipe them down, and they clean up like a dream.
lolite Veteran Author San Diego Posts:360 Points:239,125 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 11:37:47 AM Ignore lolite Report Abuse we are truly lazy drivers, hang up the phone and drive. as well as wake up and drive.
fordmexico Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,142 Points:180,650 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 11:23:41 AM Ignore fordmexico Report Abuse Automatic trans, sunroof and leather seats are common to both cars and trucks. The other options may depend on the vehicle. Purchases could care less about a trailer hitch on my Fusion. No way I can squeeze in a 3rd row seat. Most of my friends would rather have a Garmin or Tom Tom GPS since its a lot cheaper and they can take it with them. Satellite radio and Sync seem to be the options that are gaining the most interest now.