yep, as VA said.

I understand now! 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

RE. Item 17 - switchable headlights for continental driving. Mine already has that. There is a little lever on the back of each headlight to change the dipping pattern. Or do you mean something else?

Paul

- Backup camera, at least as an extra cost option.
- A "real" subwoofer.
- More accurate parking sensors with some sort of visual aid / graphic display.
- Some fg light over the back seats when you open a door! The boot/trunk could use some extra light, too.
- Remove the on-the-move satnav restriction for us poor Americans.
- Complimentary spinach can in the back seat for lifting or lowering rear headrests. Alternatively, redesigned headrests that move up and down without superhuman strenght.
- Wireless headsets for RSE equipped cars.
- One unswitched 12v receptacle, just one!
- A digital inclinometer on the 4x4 display, near the compass.
- I'd like to know how hot/cold it is outside when I am in offroad or access mode...
- A sturdier bottle jack instead of that teeny weeny scissors jack.
- Make the satnav guidance volume fixed and not variable according to radio volume / source, like PTI. Option to mute satnav voice automatically when on a PTI call. 

Wow Umberto you have been busy - any more suggestions from the boys in the USA? I'll start a US specific wish list if you like becuase some of the things we have as standard are not even options in the US.
I've asked for the reversing camera to be made a dealer fit accessory then folks with Satanv could have it retro fitted.

DO you guys over there in the USA get Alarms and Immobilisers and poerfold heated mirrors as standard?
Folks in the UK - do any of you feel that you need the homelink facility.
There is one option that the boys in the USA get that I would like and that is the option of Sirius Satellite Radio but it isn't broadcast over in Europe yet. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Last edited by Tim in Scotland on Tue Dec 18 2007 10:44am. Edited 1 time in total

PaulB wrote:

RE. Item 17 - switchable headlights for continental driving. Mine already has that. There is a little lever on the back of each headlight to change the dipping pattern. Or do you mean something else?

Paul

Yes but it should be easier to do, all those folk staring at you at the ferry terminal as you dismantle the front of your car just to switch the lights over
Even my old MG is easier to access to switch the lights over  Sons of dogs come hither and get flesh
Clan Cameron

If they can do reverse dipping wing mirrors then it cannot be beyond the wit of a technician to enable headlights that can be adjusted for the dip pattern by a switch in the car - say from the menu in the info screen like you can switch on and off the dipping wing mirrors? 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Last edited by Tim in Scotland on Tue Dec 18 2007 10:48am. Edited 1 time in total

Tim in Scotland wrote:

DO you guys over there in the USA get Alarms and Immobilisers and powerfold heated mirrors as standard?

I don't think they get folding mirrors in the US, Tim... Umberto has complained about that on a number of occasions

My idea: not that it's to do with the car as such, but how about reintroducing maintenance packs like they get in overseas markets. LR UK were stupid to get rid of them. 

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I had the VIPpack on my FFRR - I think LR got their fingers very badly burned with it! If BM can do it for the Mini (TLC pack) then why not LR?

I was just reminding Umberto that he is always complaining about the lack of powerfold  2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

They finally added powerfold mirrors as standard equipment on MY08s RRS in North America.

However, we still don't get a locking fuel filler door. With fuel prices well above US$3/gal, maybe we should... And still no cabin movement sensor in North America. Los Angeles is the world capital of car thieves and yet our alarm is only perimetric. 

Wow powerfold mirrors hit the USA in MY2008! At least you should be able to retro fit them - quite easily if you don't need the memory. I had it done to a MG Maestro here way back in the 80's after the then BL launched the next model year with powered and heated mirrors. Umberto, you don't need to worry about $3 a US gallon that's £1.50 in Sterling........................ we are paying the equivalent of $9 a gallon here! 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Proper retactable cargo net.
Tow bar that appears electrically at the push of a button and a more substantial solution to the stupid flap that covers the towing electrics.
"More" padding/springing in rear seats.
Painted door handles.
Heavy duty sill protection - sorry Tasmod !
Grab handles on the vertical front window pillars.
Semi-Split tailgate ??? I do miss the bench seat of the FFRR. P400e HSE Portofino Blue and Ivory Seats.. it's like a yacht!!
Lexus traded in ..a total piece of crap
Boldly now acquired - a Lexus RX 450hL
BoldlyGone...Sep 15 MY16 RRS SDV6, HSE, Barolo Black, Espresso/Almond interior.. Best car ever & Drop dead gorgeous... sadly with fuel dilution headaches that became intolerable
Arrived 2014. Oct - Lemoned March 2015- RRS SDV6 HSE
Boldly Gone = Sold for 14k via Pistonheads - 2006 TDV6 SE Buck Blue/Almond int

Hhmmm

I 've got all these things on my new Audi

Full ipod connectivity
Full bluetooth handsfree/phonebook etc
Fully powered open/close tailgate
Proper retractable cargo net
retractable blinds on all rear windows/tailgate
power closure on all doors
Full detailed Reversing Camera - with full colour screen including graphic & audible warnings
Nice S line robust door sill kick plates all round
Full electric seats with memory for both driver/passenger - controls on both front doors
Interior lighting that would illuminate buckingham palace
My hidden towbar is released at the touch of a button
Painted door handles with chrome insert
Real leather stitched piping on all seats - steering wheel and other trim
Full keyless entry / exit / stop / start
Fantastic MMI - Multi media Interface - All cars should have this !!!!!!!!


I would like all the things I get in my Audi - on a RRS ...... that would be perfect

I really miss the ride height of the RRS - but the quality / fit & finish / toys of the Audi are awsome! 
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SOLD-V8 Defender 90