Pimp Your Ride
You can include almost any of the most up-to-date in-car technologies in your existing vehicle.
Anymore, getting the sexiest accessories in their rides, such as Bluetooth cell phone integration, is a big concern for a lot of buyers. 9 of the top 20 accessories people are most interested in are cool features such as backup assist, navigation, premium surround sound, satellite and HD-Radio.
One of the best perks of a brand-new car is the hottest technology and convenience options offered with a new vehicle. But you don’t have to purchase a new car or truck to get the coolest new toys. In fact, for the fee of a few loan payments, you can include just about any longed-for electronic feature to your current car.
Really big these days is the need to incorporate a portable music gadget such as an iPod or Zune. Fully half of all car owners listen to some type of digital music player in their cars, and more than 95% of new car buyers own a portable device, including a cell phone or navigation system.
Fortunately it doesn’t necessitate another 5 or 6 year-long car payment schedule to obtain the newest in-car gadgets. The most desired features (even HD-Radio and backup cameras) are all obtainable via the aftermarket.
You’ve got your ride pimped out just the way you want it – now make sure you protect yourself and your car by buying an extended car warranty. This way you won’t have to worry about car repairs down the road, and can enjoy the scenery and tunes as you cruise.
Please note: most extended car warranties do not cover factory installed luxury accessories like:
- GPS Navigation Systems
- DVD/Entertainment Systems
- Internet Access Systems
- Phone Systems
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Very easy to use and intuitive (especially for the wife who is not tech-oriented.) Small and flat enough for portability. The MSN traffic updates (free trial for 3 months) come in handy in our recent San Diego vacation. Very useful in heavy traffic where we live too (SF bay area.)
I originally bought a tomtom go 680, but the battery was terrible when not plugged in the car —I ended up taking the unit back. The Garmin 780 lasts for at least 3 hrs when unplugged.
The only annoying things are:
- It takes a lot longer than tomtom to power up and acquire satellite signal.
- MSN traffic service will not work without the unit’s car power cord connected. This could be improved i.e. when you are on your hotel trying to figure out where to eat and what’s traffic like.
I have not tried the FM compatibility and MP3 player feature. Nice bonus to have though.