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If you want to spend more, car makers will certainly let you. And these are the ten most ridiculous features for your money.



All it does is let you move the passenger seat from your side, but it sounds like prostitution.

Suggested By: fourvalleys , Photo Credit: BMW Blog

I guess it's not that ridiculous other than the name, but BMW's "Gentleman Function" (that allows… Read more

9.) Toyota Century's cassette deck


I kid you not. You can buy a car in 2014 with a lazy but reliable V12, a cassette deck and lace curtains. Check out the rest of the Century's features here !

Suggested By: cesariojpn, Photo Credit: Toyota

An option of the Toyota Century is that you can get.....lace curtains. For the back. For privacy. Read more


8.) Jaguar Land Rover's levitating gear knob

It's very fancy indeed, but what happens when you have to tow your Jaaaaaag?


Suggested By: YesILoveCars

Levitating gear selector. On a Jaaaaag. Will be broken in 6 months, then you can't drive. Read more


7.) Audi's... ample... seats


These jump seats in the long wheelbase A8 are not for the kids... if you know what we mean.

Suggested By: Kate's Dirty Sister , Photo Credit: Audi

Show you are a real Gentlemen with the optional BJ seat in the Audi A8L. Read more


6.) Cadillac's motorized cup holders

Brought to you by the 2014 CTS.


Suggested By: Culley616

I love my Cadillac's but this one seems pretty silly. 2014 CTS Read more


5.) Bentley's infotainment pack


How much for a set of iPads, keyboards, two in-headset screens plus a 12-inch drop down screen? $32,000 US dollars, if you're buying them with a Mulsanne.

Suggested By: AmIHotYes , Photo Credit: Bentley

About 3K worth of electronics (2 iPads + keyboards + 2 in-headset Screens plus a 12-inch drop down Read more


4.) Aston Martin and Audi's Bang & Olufsen pop-up tweeters

Oh, sure they sound great. They also add complexity and weight.

Suggested By: ejp hates automatic transmissions

I submit the Bang & Olufsen pop-up tweeter option for select Audis. I can't speak for how good… Read more


3.) Mercedes-Benz's granite trim


Wood? Carbon fiber? Leather? No. You need a car lined with stone. Because there's enough torque to take care of anything.

Also, crystals . Deal with it.


Suggested By: macanamera, Photo Credit: Mercedes-Benz

Granite trim in some benzes, and apparently some Maybachs. If you opt for this, you should be… Read more


2.) Porsche's leather vents


Yes, they will wrap your A/C vents and paddle shifters in matching colors. That's why VW makes so much money . It's you!


Suggested By: Green Pig , Photo Credit: Porsche

Leather upholstery on the A/C vents and paddle shifters on the Porsche 911 Read more


1.) Rolls-Royce's 'Starlight' headliner


It's ridiculous, but we love it. And the best thing is that it's also available in the Opel Adam.

Suggested By: $kaycog, Photo Credit: Rolls-Royce

The Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead had a $12K option that made its roof the sky at night with… Read more


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