Cloud's car stuff - Page 9

Cloud · 06-16-2010, 09:15 AM

What's the deal with the "remote start"? I see a few vehicles I'm interested in seem to come with that as standard equipment.

I don't want it! What if it "remote starts" itself right off the lot (I have heard of this happening). I don't trust this. We don't have severe weather here where I could see it being an advantage. Can I get it removed?

jinx · 06-16-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

What's the deal with the "remote start"? I see a few vehicles I'm interested in seem to come with that as standard equipment.

I don't want it! What if it "remote starts" itself right off the lot (I have heard of this happening). I don't trust this. We don't have severe weather here where I could see it being an advantage. Can I get it removed?

That's just silly... I had it on my last Jeep and loved it. Bad weather, cold mornings, groceries in the car on a hot day (turns off after 10 minutes or so if you don't put the key in).
It's the after-market ones that can get wonky, but it just starts it self and turns back off, or maybe turns lights on and shit... not like it unlocks doors and drives off...

monster · 06-16-2010, 09:18 AM

you can check for a car bomb from a safe distance.

Cloud · 06-16-2010, 09:24 AM

there is that

Cloud · 06-19-2010, 10:43 PM

I see lots of new cars coming without a spare tire, or you have to pay extra for the spare tire "option." WTF? How could you not need a spare tire?

xoxoxoBruce · 06-19-2010, 11:35 PM

Are you going to change a flat, or call AAA? Those of us that will actually get out there and change a flat are becoming a minority. So if they can save a couple bucks, make it easier to design, and save a little weight for shipping costs/gas mileage, they will.

Especially on "chick cars".

Cloud · 06-20-2010, 12:29 AM

I'll call AAA . . . and they'll put on the spare tire. (still confused)*

I make no apologies for "chick cars" 'cause after all . . . I'm a chick. or an old hen, whichever . . .

*ETA: and then I'll drive it to the tire place, where they always tell me I need 4 new tires . . .

lumberjim · 06-20-2010, 12:55 AM

what you're seeing is most likely the 'full sized spare' option. 99% of cars come with a spare. exceptions would be cars that have differing diameter tires on front and back..... or cars that don't have the storage space like a 370Z or a Vette.

those cars usually either run RunFlat tires, or provide a compressor and some fancy version of fix=a=flat.

Cloud · 07-01-2010, 09:44 PM

well, it's a good thing I'm not ready, 'cause I really can't find one car that has everything, at least not in my price range. I know there's no "perfect" car, but I'm discouraged and rethinking things.

ZenGum · 07-01-2010, 10:23 PM

I would insist on a proper spare wheel.
The repair kits can only deal with minor punctures, and are unreliable.
Space savers tyres are better but you have to drive delicately on them. And what are you going to do with the flat while you're driving for repairs? It doesn't fit in the space-saver bay.
Maybe if you are just running around in cities a space saver would be okay. If you're ever going out of mobile phone range, get a real spare.

zippyt · 07-01-2010, 10:58 PM

Cloud get AAA , worth EVER Penny if yer broke down 20 miles behind the back side of No where ( Where I Live )

ZenGum · 07-02-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by zippyt

Cloud get AAA , worth EVER Penny if yer broke down 20 miles behind the back side of No where ( Where I Live )

Well surely she could just call you then, couldn't she? I'm sure you'd help.

Cloud · 07-01-2010, 11:12 PM

Got AAA! And btw, I just noticed that AAA members get free credit monitoring, which is a pretty good deal.

Cloud · 07-06-2010, 04:10 PM

I find car salesmen have a habit of whisking me off to the back parking lot, or worse, to a secluded residential area for a "test drive." (shakes head). No problems, really, but in hindsight -- Will not go alone, and will not allow this to happen to me again.

and . . . Nissan Rogues are pretty nice.

Pico and ME · 07-06-2010, 05:57 PM

Did you look into a Pontiac Vibe, Cloud? Ive been considering it (even though CR took its recommendation away).

06-16-2010, 09:15 AM	#1
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	What's the deal with the "remote start"? I see a few vehicles I'm interested in seem to come with that as standard equipment. I don't want it! What if it "remote starts" itself right off the lot (I have heard of this happening). I don't trust this. We don't have severe weather here where I could see it being an advantage. Can I get it removed? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-16-2010, 09:18 AM	#3
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	you can check for a car bomb from a safe distance. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

06-16-2010, 09:24 AM	#4
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	there is that __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-19-2010, 10:43 PM	#5
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I see lots of new cars coming without a spare tire, or you have to pay extra for the spare tire "option." WTF? How could you not need a spare tire? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-19-2010, 11:35 PM	#6
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Are you going to change a flat, or call AAA? Those of us that will actually get out there and change a flat are becoming a minority. So if they can save a couple bucks, make it easier to design, and save a little weight for shipping costs/gas mileage, they will. Especially on "chick cars". __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-20-2010, 12:29 AM	#7
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I'll call AAA . . . and they'll put on the spare tire. (still confused)* I make no apologies for "chick cars" 'cause after all . . . I'm a chick. or an old hen, whichever . . . ETA: and then I'll drive it to the tire place, where they always tell me I need 4 new tires . . . __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"*

06-20-2010, 12:55 AM	#8
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	what you're seeing is most likely the 'full sized spare' option. 99% of cars come with a spare. exceptions would be cars that have differing diameter tires on front and back..... or cars that don't have the storage space like a 370Z or a Vette. those cars usually either run RunFlat tires, or provide a compressor and some fancy version of fix=a=flat. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

07-01-2010, 09:44 PM	#9
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	well, it's a good thing I'm not ready, 'cause I really can't find one car that has everything, at least not in my price range. I know there's no "perfect" car, but I'm discouraged and rethinking things. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-01-2010, 10:23 PM	#10
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	I would insist on a proper spare wheel. The repair kits can only deal with minor punctures, and are unreliable. Space savers tyres are better but you have to drive delicately on them. And what are you going to do with the flat while you're driving for repairs? It doesn't fit in the space-saver bay. Maybe if you are just running around in cities a space saver would be okay. If you're ever going out of mobile phone range, get a real spare. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

07-01-2010, 10:58 PM	#11
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Cloud get AAA , worth EVER Penny if yer broke down 20 miles behind the back side of No where ( Where I Live ) __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

07-01-2010, 11:12 PM	#13
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Got AAA! And btw, I just noticed that AAA members get free credit monitoring, which is a pretty good deal. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-06-2010, 04:10 PM	#14
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I find car salesmen have a habit of whisking me off to the back parking lot, or worse, to a secluded residential area for a "test drive." (shakes head). No problems, really, but in hindsight -- Will not go alone, and will not allow this to happen to me again. and . . . Nissan Rogues are pretty nice. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!" Last edited by Cloud; 07-06-2010 at 04:43 PM.

07-06-2010, 05:57 PM	#15
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	Did you look into a Pontiac Vibe, Cloud? Ive been considering it (even though CR took its recommendation away).

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