Re: Xfire's Best Features
The complete list (minus amusing comments which you should still read):
Interior:
Cabin Air Filtration
Tow away alarm - button inside disables for towing you WANT to happen
Alarm system
Opening the glove box while the alarm is activated sets off the alarm (as does opening a door, etc.)
Cool switchblade key integrated into remote
Tire Pressure monitoring and warning system
Flexible service system - keeps track of mileage until next service is required based on driving habits, etc. etc.
Light out indicator - lets you know when a lightbulb of some sort has gone out
Dual Climate controls
Heated seats
One touch down power windows
HomeLink universal transmitter built in
Umbrella hooks between seats (also can be used to hook other things)
Nighttime security illumination - lights stay on for 30 seconds after closing the last door
Automatic darkening rear view mirror ('04 only) which turns off when backing up
Door pockets
Radio operates with key removed if you turn it back on
Passenger side aribag can be disabled
Child safety seat tethers built in
Floor mats have snaps to keep them from sliding around
Interior lights go off after 15 minutes if you leave them on
Two vanity sliding mirrors
Secret coin holder compartment in front of ash tray
Cigarette lighter collapses to be less intrusive
If you lock it, then unlock it later and don't enter the car within a few minutes, it locks up again automatically
Exterior:
Holy crap! That's a hot car! General reaction when someone sees for first time
Exclusivity
Fuel filler door locks when car is locked. No need to push a button to open it or anything.
Speed sensitive wipers - they stop wiping while you are sitting still and on intermittent
Polite headlights (the top of the beam is cut off)
Non SRT-6 models: automatic rear spoiler comes up at highway speeds (about 60 mph)
Automatic rear spoiler can be raised manually to impress kids with a button on the dash
Heated side mirrors
Heated washer fluid
Exhaust in center of rear instead of on side or sides
The cool center spine that runs down the middle of the car
18" and 19" stock wheels
Mechanical/Technical:
Oil level sensor
Auto Transmission has standard and wet modes
Easily accessible top mounted oil filter cartridge (makes for easiest oil change in history)
Electronic Stability Control - can be semi-disabled with a button inside
It corners real good
No buttons on the auto stick - you just move it where you want it to be
Full independent front and rear suspension
Mercedes engine
Tirefit system (no spare, but instead a fix a flat / inflation type system in the trunk)
Roadster Only:
Top down button lowers both windows at the same time