What are your personal MUST HAVE Add-Ons/Accessories for your Slate?

[metroshot]

I disagree. All the big carmakers make huge profits selling cars loaded with feature packages. Customer has little choice. I LOVE adding and modding and personalizing and constantly refreshing my ride. That's a big part of why I love this Slate concept. Virtually no features whatsoever for me to waste my money on only to pull it out and replace it, like a crappy stock stereo and speakers which always suck. These people are definitely looking at the right truck.

Yes I agree,, but remember after the added costs of the accessories, labor installation for those that are not inclined or mechanically unable - there is no return on resale value for add ons.

A vehicle that had all those features built in standard like a BMW, Ford, etc will get better resale value.

I learned that a long time ago when I upgraded my truck with lots of off road accessories and found out at the time of resale, it didn't count.

 

[cadblu]

Here is a chart prepared by independent reviewer Cliff Muncy, as an advocate of better products and services. I don't agree with many of these most wanted observations, and some simply don't make any sense, but just wanted to share with the group.

 

[metroshot]

Wait, I thought all new vehicles have to be equipped with rear cameras ???

 

[Mad Mac]

One feature the Slate has is that
many states allow electric vehicles (EVs)
to use HOV lanes
regardless of the number of occupants.

Sadly it expires September 31 in Houston.

When I commuted on my motorcycle
which was almost every day for six years
the Katy Freeway HOV lane was great.

 

[cvollers]

I don’t think we know about GPS yet or if the Slate will talk to the Internet. It definitely has a rear view back up camera. Also don’t know yet about TPMS. It’s an EV…no shifting to assist. Who wants AI in their car? You already have it on your phone which is how software updates will be done.

 

[cadblu]

Wait, I thought all new vehicles have to be equipped with rear cameras ???

Correct, it is federally mandated for all new vehicles since 2018.