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Old May 8, 2023 | 10:05 PM
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So my car is coming with this as an installed option (I didnt get to spec this vehicle up). Just wondering if anyone that has it uses it and finds it useful?

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Old May 9, 2023 | 08:43 AM
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do you for climate start? you can start the car from your phone app and choose what temperature you want the car to be?

I made good use of it this past Jan/Feb when traveling in Colorado and it was below 0 and I was in my hotel room - I would get the car started and warmed up for me for when I got there.
 
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Old May 9, 2023 | 09:16 AM
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at temperature extremes it's really useful, otherwise I don't normally use it.
 
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Old May 9, 2023 | 10:13 AM
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I use mine all the time. Hot enough here in Florida to make it worthwhile, when interior temps of the vehicle get up to 120 degrees after sitting in the sun with the windows up. When I’m packing my beach gear up to head home, I use the remote start so that by the time I reach the parking lot, it is delightfully cool. Wish every one of my vehicles had that option.
 
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Old May 9, 2023 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by WTFChuck
I use mine all the time. Hot enough here in Florida to make it worthwhile, when interior temps of the vehicle get up to 120 degrees after sitting in the sun with the windows up. When I’m packing my beach gear up to head home, I use the remote start so that by the time I reach the parking lot, it is delightfully cool. Wish every one of my vehicles had that option.
side note, I live in Florida as well, and found the heat resistant tint to be a total game and life changer when it comes to the extreme heat. it blocks 95% of the heat. might be worth the investment for you as well when it comes to keeping things inside your car that might not like being at 120 lol
 
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Old May 9, 2023 | 02:22 PM
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I used it on the extremes (ie really hot and really cold days), but I wish you could control the seat settings along with it.
 
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Old May 9, 2023 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by KamboMD
side note, I live in Florida as well, and found the heat resistant tint to be a total game and life changer when it comes to the extreme heat. it blocks 95% of the heat. might be worth the investment for you as well when it comes to keeping things inside your car that might not like being at 120 lol
Definitely have tinted glass all around; that is one of the first appointments I make after taking delivery of a new vehicle.



 
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Old May 9, 2023 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by WTFChuck
Definitely have tinted glass all around; that is one of the first appointments I make after taking delivery of a new vehicle.

WTF Chuck? You aren't in Winter Park are you? That picture looks like South Florida but I swear I saw your exact truck yesterday.

 
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Old May 9, 2023 | 11:24 PM
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I’m in the Stuart/Port St. Lucie area. I think that pic was on Hutchinson Island. Where are you located?
 
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Old May 10, 2023 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by WTFChuck
I’m in the Stuart/Port St. Lucie area. I think that pic was on Hutchinson Island. Where are you located?
Split between Orlando and New Smyrna Beach.
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