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If u spend a lot time on the road (in the car) and if you afford it the lux is in my opinion is good option, I always wanted leather interior and HID's but each to there own, plus if you use for your car for work purpose tax deductions are slightly better as well all depends on what you want i must admit i thought really hard about the base model vs lux but extra features got me...
If you can't afford a brand new one, try and get a luxury one privately.
When I saw the standard Euro, it just turned me off because it just doesn't have the same abience without the leather seats.
Also, once you drive with HID headlights, you'll find it very difficult and frustrating to drive cars without them because the difference is like day and night.
Standard euro also doesn't have the same airy feeling without the sunroof.
I'm certainly glad I have one because they are great for cool autumn/winter weather.
Firstly, you can't fit aftermarket HID headlights legally.Quote:
Originally Posted by nEUROtic
Fog lights cost a fortune if you buy it separately.
I haven't used my heated seats yet because I bought my car in September.
I think it'll come in very handy during cold season especially at night.
I've been in a car with heated seat in a very cold country (sub zero temp) and it was very pleasant.
Rain sensing wipers are handy because you don't have to adjust the speed all the time.
The way you are thinking, you could basically say every single feature in the car is useless. Central locking? who needs it when you can just go and open it yourself? Remote entry? Who needs it when you are going to walk over to the car anyway to get in the car?
It's all about that little extra creature comfort. If you can't afford it or don't need it. That's fine by people who owns luxury euro. lol
The Honda dealer I go to has retrimmed a standard Euro in leather for $2000. Can be done.
what a load of crap..............maybe if you say the cream cloth doesnt look good i would agree but the black cloth looks supurb....i think the point iam making is dont slag the standard euro...........everything else in the car is the same.......but if i had the option any of the luxury extras all i would want is the leather as the blue fake wood looks repulsive and sunroof were all the rage in the 90s ....and didnt need the 17s as i would have put 18s regardless...the only real way to individualise the euro is to change the wheels anyway..Quote:
Originally Posted by coladuna
IMO it all depends on how much u wanna spend... if you can afford it, def go the luxury, otherwise standard is just as good, minus a few comforts...
Hi all, I share the same views as yfin and coladuna. But I have to say, Euro Standard is also very good value for money. And for extra $7000 something dollars, you get all those extra features to top up comfort and safety levels make Lux model even more attractive.
Like Albii said, the bluish grey fake woodtrim come with lux black interior is not my type of colour nor pattern. I actually prefer std's metallic silver penal. But because of other extra features in lux suited my need. so that's why I opted lux model.
In my opinion, when deciding std or lux, it is NOT about whether u can afford it or not. It is about whether if you need those features or not.
I am sure apart from our highly acclaimed Euro, there are still lots of good quality cars out there. We can't just call other cars apart from our own cars shit-house. agree? therefore, std and lux ppl should not critise on other's needs and choice. we should respect each other, as we all made good decision on purchasing Euros.
Back to your Q, Bruster, If you seriously consider doing lots of modification later on, then go for the std model. because if money is no object, then u can put almost everything you want on car. eg, multi-colour leather seats, full size sunroof, 18" or 19" or maybe 20" wheels...etc. but mind you, I doubt if aftermarket airbag and air curtain are available yet.
hey, let us know your final decision. and welcome to the forum.
I'd say if you are modding the car, go for standard.
I picked the wrong car to start with...:(
There's nothin wrong wif modding the euro with the luxury variant baboo...:D
Most of the difference between the luxury and the standard is in the interior of the car...
Well $6000 - $7000 is a lot of difference between the standard and the luxury euro's...
As the guys have stated before there are numerous additions that the luxury has to justify the price.. Yes u probably could do all the features aftermarket but then what about warranty & the hassles of getting this and that installed...
In the end i chose the luxury coz of xenon, leather, and sunroof... All the others were a bonus.. Heated seats?? Well u can fart to keep the seat warm right???
But - if you track the car like Baboo (not many people do) - I am sure you would appreciate a car that weighs 40kg less.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pum[Z]
Exactly.
And sunroof isn't helping the rigidity of the car either!
But all in all, Luxury Euro has it's place on the market..Most Euro I've seen running around are Lux version. It's a nice alternative to entry level BMW 318s or Merc 180.
Its simple. If you can afford and want to spend extra on the Luxury. If you cant afford to or don't want to spend extra, go the standard. both are great cars!