Most useless features on a car.

[Vic]

Originally posted by: Bassyhead

Originally posted by: Vic

Originally posted by: Bassyhead
I don't know if any other cars have this "feature", but in my 2000 Escort you cannot manually unlock the power door locks once they're locked, you must use the door lock button to unlock (the plunger retracts inside the door so that there's no way to grab it to unlock it). My windows are powered so if the battery dies the only way out is through the trunk, if you left the seats unlocked that is.

It's a Ford -- you unlock the doors by opening the locked door with the inside door handle. All Fords are like that and always have been for decades.

My escort has a plunger at the top of the door next to the window. When the plunger is down, it is flush with the door, you can't pull it out.

Edit: I guess they dont work right then

I understand. They're all like that. Don't bother with the plunger, just open the door from the inside with the handle. It unlocks itself.

 

[creedog]

Originally posted by: Mr N8

Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
Cup holder in the center arm rest...how the fvck am I supposed to use the stick shift with a cup in there?

What car does that? My Civic has the cup holders below the center console, so anything you put in them is in front of the stick.

My 99 mustang is like that, cant shift into 2nd with a drink in the cup holder.

 

[JoeFahey]

Ejection seat, and the umbrella holder.

 

[MasterAndCommander]

The tachometer in my Camry.

It's a freakin automatic!

 

[dandruff]

Originally posted by: Citrix
2. Went to houston last sat and rented a Cadillac DeVille, nice car and the V-8 Nordstrom engine hauled serious ass, but when I put the car in reverse both the side mirrors would tilt down so i was looking at the ground. I guess that is good if you are parking next to a curb but backing out of parking spot it was most stupid. The other useless feature on the caddy was the steering wheel warmer. Now if they made a steering wheel cooler for those hot summer days where your hand melts to the wheel, that would be cool.

ok, your turn list your most useless features on a car.

i am pretty sure u can turn that off ... in BMWs u just move the switch to left that u use to orient the rearview mirrors ... it is very useful feature imho even with backup cameras ..

 

[opticalmace]

Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
Cup holder in the center arm rest...how the fvck am I supposed to use the stick shift with a cup in there?

this bothers me to no end! my car has no useful cupholder because of this

 

[freebee]

Its Northstar. Nordstrom is a department store. You can turn off the mirror tilt feature.

 

[bondboy]

Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
The tachometer in my Camry.

It's a freakin automatic!

Actually, I look at the tach more than I look at my speedometer, even though I drive an auto.

 

[nboy22]

most worthless stupid thing I've seen is headlight wipers on a volvo or other expensive cars...

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

To the OP - I agree on how the side mirrors move when you go into reverse, I've driven a few M3's and they all did that, was kind of stupid and pointless IMO, to me it just comes off as unnecessary electronic movement

 

[JoPh]

headlight adjust control. im never going to move them

 

[SampSon]

Just about all the electronic toys they put on them.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Any options/features related to "off-roading" on 80% of the SUVs

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Vic
Cruise control. Should be outlawed IMO.

You put in 12 solid hours through the Dakotas and Montana and tell me it should be outlawed.

ZV

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: ultimatebob
Headlight washers are pretty useless, too, but at least they look cool when you use them

I've used those a few times on the 951. They're actually pretty handy in snowy weather if it starts to gather on the headlights.

ZV

 

[silverpig]

R-type decal

 

[OutHouse]

where is NFS4?? i thought for sure he would have graced my thread with his devine all knowing automobile knowledge.

 

[pray4mojo]

traction control :roll:

 

[Reckoner]

Cup Holder in my car is in the absolute worst place

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: SupaDupaCheez
The turnsignals on the Side Mirrors on SUV's (or any other car for that matter).

Those are actually logical to have.

 

[Sluggo]

Originally posted by: Vic

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: Vic
Cruise control. Should be outlawed IMO.

Why?

Inflexibility of speed among individual drivers is a major cause of congestion and accidents. Think prick in the left passing lane doing exactly 3 mph over the limit and won't move or speed up for anyone. Why? His cruise control is on, even in the city, and he don't turn it off for no one. That's bad driving period. The safest driving is continually adjusting to the flow of traffic.

How about we outlaw the moron drivers, and keep the cruise control?

 

[FrustratedUser]

'V-8 Nordstrom engine' - LOL!

 

[tommywishbone]

Originally posted by: SupaDupaCheez
The turnsignals on the Side Mirrors on SUV's (or any other car for that matter).

Agreed.

My choice would be the 'emergency interior trunk' release. Yes, I plan on getting locked in the trunk. Silly.

 

[Dragoon42]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Turn signals...nobody uses them so why do cars have them?

it's bastards like you who make driving harder. People do use turn signals. You should use em more often. Turn signals are also good when someone is following you

 

[feelingshorter]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Turn signals...nobody uses them so why do cars have them?

last time i checked, i used turn signals