Which extras ARE worth adding to the car and which ARE NOT
Are you planning to buy a car and struggling with the configurator? In this video, I'll tell you which extras ARE worth paying for and which AREN'T, based on a very simple criterion: what improves your life every day… versus what sounds good in the catalog but usually comes at a price in terms of comfort, maintenance, or real-world use.
There are no hard and fast rules here: this is my professional experience after years of testing cars and seeing what you truly benefit from over the miles. If you're looking at a new or used car, this will help you make an informed decision without regrets.
Extras that, in my opinion, ARE worth it (if they fit your needs):
• Leather steering wheel: you'll be touching it all the time.
• Automatic headlights: comfort and safety, especially if they're properly calibrated.
• Massaging seats: if you drive a lot of miles, this can make a difference.
• Sunroof: light, a feeling of spaciousness, and "real-world" use if you're going to take advantage of it.
Extras that, for normal use, often DON'T pay off
• Sport suspensions: usually reduce comfort and don't offer much outside of very specific uses.
• Leather seats: great look, but they don't always improve thermal comfort or everyday usability.
• Large rims with low-profile tires: harsher ride, easier to damage rims/tires, and often more expensive to maintain.
My quick rule for choosing extras: Pay for what you use and touch daily. Be wary of things that only look good on the outside.
CHAPTERS
00:00 What the video is about and why it matters
00:40 The quick rule for choosing extras without making a mistake
01:20 YES: Leather steering wheel, the “invisible” extra
02:15 YES: Automatic headlights, when they really help
03:10 YES: Massaging seats, who benefits from them
04:05 YES: Sunroof, the good and what you should watch out for
05:25 NO: Sport suspensions for everyday use
06:25 NO: Leather seats, the nuance that almost no one mentions
07:25 NO: Large rims and low profile tires, the real price to pay
10:20 Closing
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Nacho Torres “Volante” is a motoring journalism channel with more than 15 years in YouTube and 25 years of experience in the specialized press. Here you'll find car reviews, comparisons of new cars, analyses of compact and family SUVs, and everything related to electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid cars.
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