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Smart Driver Assist Technology Package
Would this be an option to consider?
Or just more gadgetry to go wrong?
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Smart Driver Assist Technology Package
Reply #1 –
Can't really opine on this for a truck but I wouldn't live without it in a car now that I've had it for a few years!  If I had the opportunity I would certainly have ordered it on our LD

Bill
2013 31' Silver Twin Bed
Semi-retired 6/21....
Re: Smart Driver Assist Technology Package
Reply #2 –
Quote from: pdl2win  - 
Can't really opine on this for a truck but I wouldn't live without it in a car now that I've had it for a few years!  If I had the opportunity I would certainly have ordered it on our LD

Bill

What are some of the things you like?
2021 Mid Bath
 
Re: Smart Driver Assist Technology Package
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Quote from: tedeboy  - 
Would this be an option to consider?
Or just more gadgetry to go wrong?

More to go wrong, sure but there is even more going wrong with us as we age as our reflexes and vision decline..
The technology has been out there for a few years, I would want it.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Smart Driver Assist Technology Package
Reply #4 –
I love the lane assist!!! I do many trips to Utah from SoCal driving straight through (10.5 - 12 hours) and love the safety of this feature.  I utilize the "smart" cruise control also that maintains distance from the vehicle in front.  The lane change warning when a car is in my blind spot is also great.......heck, I guess I love everything about it......one reason I hate driving my wife's car is that it doesn't have it....

Bill
2013 31' Silver Twin Bed
Semi-retired 6/21....
Re: Smart Driver Assist Technology Package
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Quote from: Larry W  - 
More to go wrong, sure but there is even more going wrong with us as we age as our reflexes and vision decline..
The technology has been out there for a few years, I would want it.

Larry

Good point.
At 63.5 years I am starting to notice  :D

And on that note...it is a big reason we are looking at new.
Most likely our last.
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Smart Driver Assist Technology Package
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Quote from: tedeboy  - 
Good point.
At 63.5 years I am starting to notice  :D

And on that note...it is a big reason we are looking at new.
Most likely our last.
Same age as you......and yes....it does come in handy!!!  Good luck in your decision making!!
2013 31' Silver Twin Bed
Semi-retired 6/21....
Re: Smart Driver Assist Technology Package
Reply #7 –
Driver assist technology  would be substantial reason for me to upgrade from our 2003 to a newer model. 

We have a car with adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist.  Longer road trips are a breeze, and driving in traffic doesn't require as many inputs.  It adds 25% to the amount of time I feel like driving each day on a long trip.

I didn't expect any of this when we bought the car.  Now I wouldn't buy a new car or RV without it. 

Rich
'03 MB in NC
 
2003 MB
Re: Smart Driver Assist Technology Package
Reply #8 –
Go for the driver assist package!
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Smart Driver Assist Technology Package
Reply #9 –
How much is it, amortized over the 20 years you'll have the rig.  After that it's all gravy.  ;)
Joel & Terry Wiley
dog Zeke
2013  31 IB   Orwan   / 2011 CRV Tow'd LWEROVE
Re: Smart Driver Assist Technology Package
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Quote from: HiLola  - 
Go for the driver assist package!

I love, love, love our driver assist package......  we drive 80 to 100 miles to see relatives.  Both directions are  hilly curvy highway.   I now find a car in front of me that is driving as I would  turn on the assist package then let them do the thinking about speed control.   My Highlander just follows at a safe and comfortable pace.

glen
personal fine art photo stuff
TF Mack | Flickr
It's all good .......
2014 Twin King
Re: Smart Driver Assist Technology Package
Reply #12 –
I love the driver assist system in our Outback. Initially, it took awhile to get used to, and to trust the various features but it’s been all good after that. The only problem I have now is remembering that our other car isn’t such equipped  (for example, why am I getting ready to slam into that car in front of me? Is the adaptive cruise control not working?).

Be aware, that at least in the Subaru systems, there are conditions when the driver assistance features may shut down for safety reasons, usually due to heavy fog or rain.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264