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To: Olog-hai

Indeed. I have a 10 year old Audi that’s practically mint.

I also review cars and want to warn my fellow FReepers to beware these new nannies - collision avoidance, blind spot monitoring, etc. etc. They’re very obtrusive, can be very annoying depending on your driving style, and can actually be more dangerous. For example, I just drove the Acura ILX with all that stuff and its collision mitigation would flash “BRAKE!” on the instrument panel (even though there was no danger because I tend to know what I’m doing) - and that “BRAKE!” would grab my eye and take it off the road and onto the damn instrument panel. What kind of safety device is that?

Anyway, just my two cents rant for the day. Your mileage, of course, may vary.

Cheers
Jim


72 posted on 07/29/2015 6:24:03 AM PDT by gymbeau (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: gymbeau

I drive a 2006 Jag that is still mint. Has been a darn good car too. I’ve test drove some new cars, Lexus, etc., and just don’t like them any better than my Jag.
Hubby has a 2012 Mercedes GLK that he has put about 7000 miles on. lol
Don’t see us buying another car real soon either.


87 posted on 07/29/2015 6:52:59 AM PDT by sheana
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