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WillInThe04Ranger · 02-27-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cabaret2

How come the Camaro isn't going to have a push start?? The Challenger has it, even an $18,000 Nissan Sentra has it. Cmon!!!! To me it is simply about technological advancement. If it can be placed in a Sentra, it can at least be placed in the higher up Camaro. Anybody agree?

A. You only named ONE American auto maker
2. It isnt a Nissan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JustinZS · 02-27-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

I think a lot of people are missing the point of modern push button. With modern systems using transmitting fobs, you just leave the key in your pocket the whole time. You don't stick it in to anything. As long as the car senses that it is close, it will start up.

Are most like that, or are most like the standard 3-series and S2000 ones where you still have to plug in a key or keyfob and then press a start button? I know BMW has the "comfort access" option which you can add to the car which will let you keep the keyfob in your pockets and start the car with a dash start button.

Fbodybuddy · 02-27-2008, 10:42 PM

The pushbutton is a fun gimmick. Personally not for me. They could offer an option, but I think the only drawback to the transmitting fob is the replacement cost. While a key could cost 100 dollars to replace, I have read that certain manufacturers charge 1000 dollars to replace the fob. Someone prove me wrong but that would be fatal for people like me that lose everything at least once.

stovt001 · 02-28-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JustinS

Are most like that, or are most like the standard 3-series and S2000 ones where you still have to plug in a key or keyfob and then press a start button? I know BMW has the "comfort access" option which you can add to the car which will let you keep the keyfob in your pockets and start the car with a dash start button.

To be honest, I don't know. I was referring to the type like BMW's comfort access system. If it was like the first option I see the point of it adding an extra step.

*radz28* · 02-28-2008, 09:46 AM

The less electronics to go bad the better...

CedarHillCamaro · 02-28-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I wouldn't mind a go button. No keys? No prob. Better yet, i want a car that knows who I am. I walk up, it recognizes me and unlocks the door waiting for voice regocnition to start the ignition. hehe

KITT is not available

LadiesMan217 · 02-28-2008, 01:30 PM

My fiance's Infiniti M35 has a push-button ignition.

There is a placeholder for the key fob but it's not necessary for the car to start. You must place your foot on the brake and push the button. It's a neat little "toy" but it wouldn't make or break a deal for me.

If you're not close enough to the car, you can't unlock it...sometimes you could be standing AT the car and it won't unlock because the battery is weakened. It's more of a hassle...but a cool feature when it's working.

stovt001 · 02-28-2008, 02:25 PM

Welcome. Nice screen name.

*GTAHVIT* · 02-28-2008, 02:51 PM

LadiesMan217

Welcome!!!

LadiesMan217 · 02-28-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

LadiesMan217

Welcome!!!

Thanks man!

09'Z28 · 02-28-2008, 07:24 PM

hey LadiesMan217 I'm kinda surprised that no one took that before you, and welcome

Sterling · 02-28-2008, 08:05 PM

Once I got a phonecall from a guy that bought a Corvette from me that had the RFID keyfob and pushbutton start. He was very worried that he couldn't lock the car when he got it home.

I told him to walk away from it and it locked itself. He had the keyfob in his pocket and it kept unlocking the door because he was so close to it.

Omega94 · 02-28-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I wouldn't mind a go button. No keys? No prob. Better yet, i want a car that knows who I am. I walk up, it recognizes me and unlocks the door waiting for voice regocnition to start the ignition. hehe

Don't quote me on this one...but if my memory serves me right...there is a system that does part of this. I forget which manufacturer it is...but there is a keyless entry system where if you have your key fob in your pocket and you walk within a certain radius (I don't know distances or anything like that) of you car the doors will unlock. I don't like that at all...in fact, I personally think that that is a safety risk...if anyone has any info or knows what I'm talking about...feel free to comment!

Edit: Whoops!! Sterling! You just said something about what I'm talking about!!

fastball · 02-28-2008, 09:28 PM

I can see arguements on both sides, so it really doesn't matter to me but the book is closed on this topic...... it has been confirmed the car will use a key and that key will be Audi-esque (it can retract like a switchblade knife into the remote fob). All remote functions (door locks/alarm, trunk release, panic button, remote start) are integrated into the keyfob. There's a picture of it somewhere.

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02-27-2008, 10:42 PM	#45
Fbodybuddy Drives: 2008 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 66	The pushbutton is a fun gimmick. Personally not for me. They could offer an option, but I think the only drawback to the transmitting fob is the replacement cost. While a key could cost 100 dollars to replace, I have read that certain manufacturers charge 1000 dollars to replace the fob. Someone prove me wrong but that would be fatal for people like me that lose everything at least once.

02-28-2008, 01:30 PM	#49
LadiesMan217 Drives: '10 IOM/IO 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,680 View My Garage	My fiance's Infiniti M35 has a push-button ignition. There is a placeholder for the key fob but it's not necessary for the car to start. You must place your foot on the brake and push the button. It's a neat little "toy" but it wouldn't make or break a deal for me. If you're not close enough to the car, you can't unlock it...sometimes you could be standing AT the car and it won't unlock because the battery is weakened. It's more of a hassle...but a cool feature when it's working.

02-28-2008, 02:25 PM	#50
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Welcome. Nice screen name.

02-28-2008, 08:05 PM	#54
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	Once I got a phonecall from a guy that bought a Corvette from me that had the RFID keyfob and pushbutton start. He was very worried that he couldn't lock the car when he got it home. I told him to walk away from it and it locked itself. He had the keyfob in his pocket and it kept unlocking the door because he was so close to it.

02-28-2008, 09:28 PM	#56
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	I can see arguements on both sides, so it really doesn't matter to me but the book is closed on this topic...... it has been confirmed the car will use a key and that key will be Audi-esque (it can retract like a switchblade knife into the remote fob). All remote functions (door locks/alarm, trunk release, panic button, remote start) are integrated into the keyfob. There's a picture of it somewhere.