Vehicle packaging.
I personally find it a hassle and just a way for manufacturer’s to make more money off buyers.
For me personally, it keeps me from buying a new vehicle. I’m the kind of person who dislikes tech in a vehicle, so that leaves me with base models. Now I love the base model, but I want the best driving vehicle, so I also want the good suspension/drivetrain. I’ll use my Grand Caravan as an example.
We love the 2nd row bench, only available on the base models, but I hate the non-GT suspension (we got lucky and found an SE that the PO had the GT suspension installed before delivery). In order to get the better driving van, I have to also tack on thousands in tech and leather interior, neither of which I want.
Same goes for different color options. “Oh, you want the Indigo Blue, ya you have to go to the SXT to get that”.
I don’t know about most of you, but I personally have an issue spending more money for a vehicle I don’t like most of just to get the 1 or 2 things I do want.
What’s everyone’s thoughts on “packages” instead of being able to order exactly what you want?