Advice for imminent new owner in boondocks

[tgold]

Originally Posted by mvukovich

I would also purchase a Scangauge2. I've had a engine light come on 4 times since I've had my car. I can read the trouble code and turn it off and not have to waste my time driving to my dealer wondeing if I am going to blow up the engine. I have a bad sensor which I'll take in when I have the time.

Thanks for the suggestion.
Tony

[MichaelJ]

Originally Posted by tgold

Is there any way to fit some type of luggage rack on the roof...

Per the manual - nothing on the roof - no racks, carriers or anything.

There's more than enough room behind the seats for a couple of carry-on sized bags. Anything bigger will be in the passenger's lap.

[tgold]

Originally Posted by NY Smartie

Stuff I got from the dealer right away was the 6-CD holder thingy, the magnetic sunglasses holder and the car cover. I wanted the trunk divider-cover-net thingy, but had to order it. Picking it up today!

Thanks but I don't see any sunglasses holder in the accessories book. Is that a Smart item or from a third-party?
Tony

[tgold]

Originally Posted by tgold

Thanks but I don't see any sunglasses holder in the accessories book. Is that a Smart item or from a third-party?

Sorry, and I see it now as a "compartment" so I withdraw the question.
Tony

[scdaf]

As for a roof rack, I think smart is concerned you will put a rack on the plastic part of the roof. Yakima makes a system which uses the tridion cell as the mounting points. If Yakima says their racks will work on a car, they will work safely and effectively. Figure about $300 for a basic system with locks and a deflective fairing. Figure all your disposable income for all the accessories. ;)

[NY Smartie]

Originally Posted by tgold

Thanks but I don't see any sunglasses holder in the accessories book. Is that a Smart item or from a third-party?
Tony

well, it's not really a compartment, per se. it's a regular sized sun glass case, they you can mount to the left of the steering wheel in the "cubbie hole" over there. it has a magnetic closing function. works great!