westernpa25 16 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 What are your favorite features of your Spark? For me.. 1.) Flash to pass 2.) Multi function trip computer 3.) Onstar/Remote link Link to post Share on other sites
Lazerface 24 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 MyLink and the Real Time Data given for MPG etc. in the display Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) It drives down the road without me worrying about the front end coming apart resulting in a horrible crash. The heater works reasonable well. It's not all rusty. And it is a proper shade of red. What I don't like: I can not believe in this day and age that even the base model does not have bluetooth streaming audio input. I wish the side airbags were in the pillars not the seat, I think I need to get a new seat since my lower back has been hurting since shortly after buying the Spark. It is really the only thing that has changed so the seat may be to blame, with those airbags in the seat my choices are limited to $2000 each Recaro and I don't think I want to go there. I wish the tachometer and the speedometer were swapped. And I wish we could program our own accessories into the computers. I wish the air conditioning compressor didn't run when I turn on the front defroster, all I want is heat to keep the freezing rain from freezing. If I want moisture removeal I'll manually turn on the compressor. Edited January 12, 2013 by Greg_E Link to post Share on other sites
WaltK 305 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Onstar, Satellite radio, pretty much everything, a lot of features for the money. The mylink radio has bluetooth, and auxiliary in. I would have liked some body moulding down the side to protect the finish from the supermarket dings. But not at the dealer prices, I will add that on myself, I also miss a temp guage..... Smikster and lespoole 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Trancer07 30 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 It drives down the road without me worrying about the front end coming apart resulting in a horrible crashMakes me wonder if your're refering to a previous car you were driving? :unsure: What I don't like: I wish the air conditioning compressor didn't run when I turn on the front defroster, all I want is heat to keep the freezing rain from freezing. If I want moisture removal I'll manually turn on the compressor. Yeah, My cavalier does that. I always thought that was weird. My mother has a 2010 VW Jetta that has the compressor come on with the defrost as well, but you can push the AC button and turn it off. Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) I drive my cars until they are ready for the crusher, so just before I replace them can be a bit unnerving some days. Hopefully the Spark will give me 10 years and 160,000+ miles before it gets to that point. I'll have to try and see if pressing the A/C button will turn the compressor off, the Spark has good outlets for the windshield so I would like to be able to use them without killing the engine power and sucking up gasoline on days where I want to thaw the windows. Edited January 13, 2013 by Greg_E Link to post Share on other sites
mightydog 3 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Onstar Link to post Share on other sites
CappyScags 1 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Well, comparing it to my last car I'd have to say everything since it all works. I'm a big fan of the way the gauges are set up, auxillary jack and the turning radius. Link to post Share on other sites
mightydog 3 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I also love the MPG :happy feet: Link to post Share on other sites
leonard26 5 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Love the MyLink and onstar, the turning radius is crazy tight. MPG is awesome. Do wish it had temp gage though. Link to post Share on other sites
CappyScags 1 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I wish it had a temp gauge too. I thought it was odd that it didn't have one. Link to post Share on other sites
WaltK 305 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Do wish it had temp gage though. Me too, I also wish the steering wheel controls were illuminated. Strange, that they're not. Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'm going to be looking for a multi gauge that connects to the data bus, I know they are out there just need to find one that isn't too expensive. Link to post Share on other sites
westernpa25 16 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Well After driving my friends S80 V8 to Detroit and back I appreciate the fuel mileage I get even more! Link to post Share on other sites
leonard26 5 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I found another item that would have been nice today, a warning that washer fluid is low! kaytlen7 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Adding to that the ability to add an entire gallon when you fill it. Link to post Share on other sites
sparkplug 1 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I wish it had a temp gauge too. I thought it was odd that it didn't have one. idk what model you have, but my LT has a temp gauge. Its on the Mylink screen thing. If the screens off, then it will display with the time and all that other junk, and if its on, it will display somewhere near the middle of the top of the screen. Link to post Share on other sites
Lill blu sparky 9 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 idk what model you have, but my LT has a temp gauge. Its on the Mylink screen thing. If the screens off, then it will display with the time and all that other junk, and if its on, it will display somewhere near the middle of the top of the screen. Really? I will have to check this out, I've never had my screen off when driving to see if anything is displayed. And I haven't see it on the top center when the screen is on. Link to post Share on other sites
WaltK 305 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 idk what model you have, but my LT has a temp gauge. Its on the Mylink screen thing. If the screens off, then it will display with the time and all that other junk, and if its on, it will display somewhere near the middle of the top of the screen. I think you're referring to the outside temp. While this thread was referring to the engine coolant temp. Skids 1 Link to post Share on other sites
westernpa25 16 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) ^^ what he said ^^ Edited February 22, 2013 by westernpa25 Link to post Share on other sites
Lill blu sparky 9 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Ok that makes sense now. Link to post Share on other sites
ChickadeeInMb 0 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) What are your favorite features of your Spark? For me.. 1.) Flash to pass 2.) Multi function trip computer 3.) Onstar/Remote link What does "flash to pass" mean???? Edited March 26, 2013 by ChickadeeInMb Link to post Share on other sites
westernpa25 16 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 What does "flash to pass" mean???? Maybe I'm not using the correct term for it but its the feature that lets you tap your turn signal either left or right and it blinks the signal 3 times so you don't have to hold it for lane changes. I find it extremely useful!! ChickadeeInMb and joehornback 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ChickadeeInMb 0 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Maybe I'm not using the correct term for it but its the feature that lets you tap your turn signal either left or right and it blinks the signal 3 times so you don't have to hold it for lane changes. I find it extremely useful!! Hey! Sounds great! Thanks for explaining. Link to post Share on other sites
jibb3r 29 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Maybe I'm not using the correct term for it but its the feature that lets you tap your turn signal either left or right and it blinks the signal 3 times so you don't have to hold it for lane changes. I find it extremely useful!! That's an awesome feature, until I'm driving the other vehicle... lol Link to post Share on other sites
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