I bought mine in July. Most sounds can be turned off. Mine makes the audible sounds when parking, and I'm getting close to something, if I'm creeping out of an intersection and cars are coming or if I try changing lanes and someone is in my blind spot. Fuel mileage is also better than every review if seen. Simple fix is take it out of Sport Mode. I have 3500 miles, and my total fuel mileage is still at 28.8 mpg. I expect it to be worse in the winter, but I still think I'll average over 27.