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C&D lists Top 10 Most Decadent Options
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We always scoff at dealerships that charge $250 for floormats, but there are some truly expensive options out there that most of us would need a second mortgage (good luck getting that) to afford. Car and Driver has a new Top 10 List that details the most decadent options in the auto industry, and it's a pretty fun read. We knew of a few, like the Rolls-Royce Starlight Headliner that adds 1,600 tiny lights to the ceiling of your Phantom Coupe, but we didn't know it carries a $12,100 price tag. Then there's the Aston Martin Jaeger LeCoultre AMVOX2 DBS Transponder Watch that can unlock the doors of your DBS. Just $37,900! What a steal. One option we weren't aware of is the Granite Trim package that Maybach offers. A small base fee of about $60,600 will get you a gussied up S-Class with actual rock in the doors. Click here to read the rest of the Top 10 Most Decadent Options list and be thankful that you're not wealthy enough to make these tough choices when buying a car.
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[Source: CARandDRIVER.com]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
The Weakonomist 8:30PM (10/06/2008)
my honda accord lets me roll down the windows with the remote.
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KeatMP 9:57PM (10/06/2008)
I think the Hummers offer this as a standard feature as well...
Hike15 10:00PM (10/06/2008)
many inexpensive cars have it
i think this the fact its so expensive they r pointing out
waiownsyou 11:56PM (10/06/2008)
Either that or they bend over for BMW
mmmvapor 11:57PM (10/06/2008)
My 99 Nissan Maxima has been doing this for 9 years....
Seriously? 3:37AM (10/08/2008)
Seriously..wtf is with the Lexus with ONE reclining seat???
jonathan charak 9:00PM (10/06/2008)
These accessories would embiggen the best of cars. They are very cromulent
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MachinaDC5 2:22AM (10/07/2008)
Ha!
Hamud 9:13PM (10/06/2008)
My 2005 VW Polo rolls all the windows up when I turn on the alarm, my Civic 2000 did the same...
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KeatMP 9:57PM (10/06/2008)
That star-lit roof option is awesome. I would sleep in that thing if I had that option.
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Kitko 10:07PM (10/06/2008)
I wonder, if CD editors have been living on Mars for the last 10 years. As few people pointed out, remote windows have been around as standard or option for a few years.
Third party manufacturers such as Jablotron have been shipping bucketloads of these systems, I had one on my 1998 Mazda 626. What's more, I could disable ultrasound interior monitoring while locking the car, the car would disable ignition if inactive 5 minutes after it has been opened, the car would lock itself if nobody opened the door five minutes after it's been unlocked. I got same system on my 2007 Mazda 3.The windows are shut automatically when the car is locked.
Of course, the remote can be programmed to open garage doors too and with an add-on module, I receive a text message to my mobile if the alarm is activated. What's more, the car can call me and transmit all sounds from inside if it's stolen. Oh, I can switch off the engine and/or immobilize the car via a text message.
http://www.ozdirect.com/product/Jablotron+CA-1202+ATHOS+GSM+Car+Alarm,+Up+to+4+remote+controls,+GSM+pager+suitable+for+any+car+alarm/pid/54316/manufacturer/Jablotron/source/google/product_info.html
http://www.jablotron.cz/en/car.php?pid=cars/gsm-alarms
In other words, BMW comfort access sucks, but DC editors suck even more for picking it up.
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apearlman 10:08PM (10/06/2008)
Granite door trim? That makes as much sense as having kitchen countertops made of leather.
Pointless extravagance normally doesn't bother me. But pointless extravagance that adds unnecessary weight to an automobile? That's just... what's the word? Stupid.
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Jacob 11:11AM (10/07/2008)
the Maybach already weighs 3 tons, what's an extra couple hundred pounds?
tankd0g 10:09PM (10/06/2008)
They forgot the major one in 2008. Auxiliary fuel tank. When a $100 fill up just doesn't make you feel privileged any more.
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$100??? 3:37AM (10/08/2008)
$100? Honestly? I've been filling up for more than that on my car for a while now. heh once I filled up on racing fuel, that was not worth the $6.99/gallon. Or was it? Yeah, it was.
paul 10:40PM (10/06/2008)
My 2006 Honda Fit has marble floors :D
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Level 5 10:47PM (10/06/2008)
Christ, $60K for granite trim? Even if I had that kinda money, I'd put that towards most of a Z06.
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Sergey 11:20PM (10/06/2008)
I think whoever can afford a Maybach with granite trim is on his 5th Z06 trying to get turn 3 just right in his back yard... I do find that very sad though :(
MachinaDC5 11:00PM (10/06/2008)
Decadent my ass! Without granite in my car I'd go mad. And those stars in the ceiling are what make life worth living. Frankly I'm a bit angry about the fact that I can't buy a supercar that flies and runs on diamonds for the sheer purpose of running on diamonds. Ah well, maybe next year.
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Mmm Vapor 11:59PM (10/06/2008)
Yeah
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