If Not A Yaris...WHat?

[fnkngrv]

features don't always mean big brother. Case in point is a factory car starter. When you buy one of their premium models that is sold in a 4 season territory then it should come with this now like plenty of other manufacturers offer now and some as standard. This feature being added post purchase with a third party unit has become just about required to be done by a professional shop unless you are someone like Scott. To the tune of over 500 bucks I might add. To me that is unacceptable. Oh and don't call a model SE when it ISN'T really a damned Sport Edition!

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

features don't always mean big brother. Case in point is a factory car starter. When you buy one of their premium models that is sold in a 4 season territory then it should come with this now like plenty of other manufacturers offer now and some as standard. This feature being added post purchase with a third party unit has become just about required to be done by a professional shop unless you are someone like Scott. To the tune of over 500 bucks I might add. To me that is unacceptable. Oh and don't call a model SE when it ISN'T really a damned Sport Edition!

You definitely cited a valuable example. My '07 Yaris has the 'Cold Weather Package' (IIRC, Heavy Duty Starter, Heavy Duty Alternator, Heater Vents under the seats, and one other item I can't recall) and I've always thought that was a big plus.