Is Adaptive Cruise worth it?

[Aurum]

Disclaimer: Used the search function, did my Google Fu thing and was really surprised that there wasn't a whole lot of discussion around this topic.

I'm trying to get my Premium GT dream spec under 40k. Conceptually I love adaptive cruise. Feels like a good value for 1200 bucks.

People who have it -- has it been a useful feature that's enhanced your driving experience?

People who don't have it -- any regrets?

Thanks!

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[TMAN1985]

I want to know if I can add it after the fact.....I drove a Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit that had it, and it was awesome for lazy people like me.

 

[Chargedguard5.0]

I have it in my jeep srt8 and love it.

 

[RoushCharged]

Before you have it, no. After you have it, yes. It makes cruising on a crowded highway with people who can't decide what speed to go a non-issue. Of course, if you don't live in a large metro area then doubtful you use it.

 

[4 ROUSH]

I have it , nice option.

 

[Kahboom]

I have it on my 14 Explorer Sport which my wife drives, she likes it but I don't. When the road curves one way or another its slows you down, example. Your in the left lane going to pass a car in the right lane and the road is curving left the car will think they are in front of you and slow down. For long trips such as straight roads its nice but on curvy roads its a pain. So I opted out of getting it on my GT. Just enjoy to regular cruise control. Maybe it will be better in a few years.

 

[BlackS550]

not worth the front grill imo

 

[BBB]

If it won't make you go faster it's not worth it

 

[ThreePedal]

I consider myself somewhat of a purist and have never been a heavy user of cruise control. With adaptive I find myself using it more and liking it A LOT more. No more set, cancel, resume, cancel, resume...repeat. It's a very nice feature IMO.

 

[thehunterooo]

I wish I had it, I use CC a lot but I didn't want a premium car so no go for me :(

 

[Flak]

I have it on my Cherokee TH as well as my Mustang. Notable differences:

1) Mustang ACC deals with traffic speeds/changing much more naturally. Jeep version tends to be rather, uh, scary during normal but not emergency braking during rush hour.
2) Mustang ACC tends to deal with turning/lane changes a bit better.
3) Jeep ACC is overall much smoother for normal operation outside of rush hour traffic.
4) Jeep ACC actually goes to 0 on its own, I'm not sure the Mustang will (only tested it the once and had to brake on it with the Mustang).
4) ACC is worth 10x as much with an auto transmission. I use it on my Mustang on long road trips or during a fairly empty commute only. On the Jeep I can leave it on going to work basically the entire way.

Long story short, ACC is very, very useful for the correct traveler but it needs an automatic transmission. I'd honestly say skip it unless you do long commutes in light traffic if you have a stick. Part of the problem is PP though, gearing makes it so 5th burns way too much gas at nominal highway speeds and 6th has too little torque for my liking rolling from 45ish back up to 65-75.

 

[Socalmustang]

If you do a lot of highway driving, maybe?

If not, put that money down for a good exhaust

 

[Apwrx]

You get more than just Adaptive and its all very much worth it IMO.

 

[z06psi]

Isn't the auto wipers included in that package?

 

[Apwrx]

Isn't the auto wipers included in that package?

Yep rain sensing wipers and collision mitigation as well.

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