I am planning on buying a CX3 next week. I really need to get blind spot monitoring, so it is the CX3 or the Jeep Renegade. (don't hear good things about the Jeep)
I have never rear ended anyone or driven off the road, but am tempted by the Smart Braking and the Land Departure Warning. It would cost an extra $5,000 (as I don't care at all about the sun roof, LED lights or any of the other stuff that comes with the Grand Touring and iActive package). It is a lot of money, but I figure it would be a bargain if it prevented one accident.
A salesman said the Smart Braking was only useful with cruise control (which I never use) and the Lane departure was annoying and most people turn it off. He recommended I save the money.
I don't want to waste money, but would feel really foolish if I had an accident that could have been prevented.
Any sage advice?
I have never rear ended anyone or driven off the road, but am tempted by the Smart Braking and the Land Departure Warning. It would cost an extra $5,000 (as I don't care at all about the sun roof, LED lights or any of the other stuff that comes with the Grand Touring and iActive package). It is a lot of money, but I figure it would be a bargain if it prevented one accident.
A salesman said the Smart Braking was only useful with cruise control (which I never use) and the Lane departure was annoying and most people turn it off. He recommended I save the money.
I don't want to waste money, but would feel really foolish if I had an accident that could have been prevented.
Any sage advice?