Quite a passionate thread. I'm just now about to take delivery of my MS so am excited to see the current safety features in it but also have set my expectations to be pleased if we do see some of that highway self driving at most - that seems feasible. As far as the other items that just don't/and never will make sense with current infrastructure (not necessarily the car's fault):
- Pulling out of garage and being ready for me would be nice as our garage is tight, but it can't do this since they recommend keeping the car plugged in, plus there are days its raining/snowing quite a bit outside of the garage.
- Parking, not going to be useful beyond the typical spot parking assist we have in many cars already. Although, I would love this if you don't have to switch between D/R physically which seems possible only with Tesla. Always seemed stupid due to mechanical reasons that I had to put my old car in Reverse, then stop, then Drive, then sometimes Reverse again. If MS does all of this then awesome. Leap frogs the competition in parking in spots.
- Parking, no way it'll park in garages or lots. I think here in Chicago for example. There are crazy garage layouts, spots in lots and garages are often reserved or special. Plus, I'd assume that most of us are/will be picky about where we park. Do you want your MS pulling into a tight spot next to a beat up 2-door car with long doors that you just know are going to leave huge dents? ;-)
- Coming out of a spot to get you. Maybe, remotely possible. But to pinpoint exactly where you are will be hard and just if in a close/easy lot. But even with GPS your phone can't always be accurate, Bluetooth doesn't have the range, etc.
Exciting to see what we have though and get this Summer+...