camaro doesnt have push button start?

[OrangeVert]

Originally Posted by mywifesnameishonda

Muscle car = not push to start.
I'm 21, think push to start is sick too, just not in this case.

For nostalgia and connectedness factors, my car needs to have a key. Thank goodness I was able to still get a Camaro before they all go to Push Button Start. Only a matter of a few years before all cars have PBS, why? Because imho it's cheaper to manufacture - less mechanical parts.

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

We don't have park assist, auto criuse control, auto crash avoidance, and about a dozen other things available on other cars.. Come on people this isn't a space ship, leave the driving to us.. Next thing you know these lazy people will want the door to automatically open for them when they approach and then close when they sit down so they never have to lift a finger.. Geesh

Probably already on the Lexus drawing board, Skyman. That and the auto-detect nose wiper, LoL!!

[Kahdir]

Originally Posted by mike25

but the scion does?....hhmmm lol....i dont really care but just saw this and though it was kind of funny...uggly little car.

Didn't feel like reading through 3 pages...

Push button start would be cool, it's easy enough to add yourself -not sure I would want it after watching a Top Gear episode...



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[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by OrangeVert

Probably already on the Lexus drawing board, Skyman. That and the auto-detect nose wiper, LoL!!

And a wiper for the other end also...

[BlueDragonVT]

If push button start had been standard, I would not have bought this car. It is not safe. It is a security nightmare. Push button start vehicles are the easiest cars in the world to steal. If you don't believe me, do a little research. All you have to do is buy a receiver and walk within ten feet of the keys, because they are ALWAYS TRANSMITTING. This is true of the RFID credit cards as well, which has led to major identity theft issues. Why go through all of that just to have a stupid little gadget that is becoming passe anyway? Is it really that hard to turn your key in the ignition?

Besides, I like playing with my switchblade key anyway.

[VTXrider]

Anyone ever had push to start fail on them?

Keyfob dies randomly or wifes purse gets stolen with the key inside?

First you are dead stuck, call a tow truck, and then you are out $600+ if it is not a warranty fix. I've seen enough people get stuck at random places because a keyfob decides to stop working that I would not want it.

[Kahdir]

Originally Posted by VTXrider

Anyone ever had push to start fail on them?

Keyfob dies randomly or wifes purse gets stolen with the key inside?

First you are dead stuck, call a tow truck, and then you are out $600+ if it is not a warranty fix. I've seen enough people get stuck at random places because a keyfob decides to stop working that I would not want it.

It's no different w/ push to start...

If the fob dies your stuck with push to start because the chip can't be verified.

If the fob is stolen, you're just as SOL as you would be w/o push to start.

Otherwise anyone could bust the window and drive off...

I'm surprised no commented on the Top gear video I posted previously... They show you can drive w/o the key... at least within range.

[Camaro8810]

I actually don't mind having to turn the key with this car. If I had a "luxury" vehicle then probably a different story.

[greenrail]

Push-Button Start....... LS3........... Push-Button Start...........LS3


Hmm, I wonder which I would pick?

[PQ]

Some of you people are making me laugh. You talk about it not belonging in muscle cars and we don't need the car to drive us and auto nose wiping.

Those power brakes and steering sure is nice. No? And all that goes along with it.

But try and remember noone is saying it's a must. It's just a cool feature. Ever sat down in the car because your hands were full or whatever and had to lift up to get the key out of your pocket? YES, you have. Was it a real challenge? NO, it wasn't. But would have been nice (AS A COOL FEATURE) to just reach up and hit the button.

Makes no difference to me. But I think it's a cool feature. Put your key in your pocket and forget it. Bonnie puts hers in her purse and NEVER has to touch it. Car stays locked when she walks away and unlocks when she touches it. She can never leave her purse at home, or at the restaurant. Car won't even unlock without it. It's just a cool feature.

Why not just put those old radios with the push knobs with the strings on them that pull the radio dial indcator to the correct stations?

Originally Posted by KEEP RT

It's about percentages I have learned. The more there is, the more to go wrong. I love my car but I know in 15 to 25 years ALL that is COOL is what will fail or be obsolete. I'd still be happy with the "simpleness" of the 60's muscle cars.

I'd LOVE to swap my car to get away from the computer. I'll agree there.

But I embrace the technology of he convenience features. I won't have this car 25 years from now. So I'm not worried about it.

Originally Posted by shank0668

It also isn't part of retro styling.



And I have never seen any ignition failures.

I have. Plymouth Volary and a Buick Regal. One of them just locked up. The other got lose and the car would die if it shook the wrong way.

Originally Posted by mywifesnameishonda

Muscle car = not push to start.
I'm 21, think push to start is sick too, just not in this case.

Musce car = No bluetooth, On-Star, Power windows, power locks, power seats, etc...........

Originally Posted by TSSUNAMI

What happens when the battery in your fob dies? Guess you're SOL? Or is there a backup?

Yes there's a backup. What happens if you lose your keys. There's another one. And it's just a small battery you can get anywhere. Plus, in all the years I've had a key fob, I've NEVER ONCE had it just die and not work.

Originally Posted by Comrando

Twist the key or press a button. Is the button really easier?

Yes, actually. But minisculy.

However, it's not that that we're talking about. It's being able to keep it in your pocket and never have to take it out.

No leaving your keys in the store. No losing them. No fishing for them when your hands are full. Just convenient. Not necessary. That's all we're saying.

Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

You know when I was growing up we had to get up off our ass's to change the channel and turn up or down the volume on the tv. Heck we had to pull a knob for it to turn on.

I think we are getting a little lazy, we will have weak fingers for not exercising them turning that key.

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

I've never had to replace one in all the years I have been driving....

Plymouth Volary and a Buick Regal. The Buick actually left Bonnie stranded. The ignition was lose inside. The car would die even while running. And not start until the key cylinder was jiggled enough to make whatever contact it needed. The Plymouth just locked up. NO keys would work.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by greenrail

Push-Button Start....... LS3........... Push-Button Start...........LS3


Hmm, I wonder which I would pick?

Why would you have to pick? We're talking about push button start. Not remote start.

[CaniacFan]

Honestly, there are dozens of "would be nice to haves" that would be aswesome additions to the Camaro (electronic passenger seat, push to start, navigation, park assist, etc.).

But then, I wouldn't be able to afford a Camaro as it would be priced up there with the luxury cars.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Kahdir

I'm surprised no commented on the Top gear video I posted previously... They show you can drive w/o the key... at least within range.

In Bonnies Lexus, the car wouln't start if the key was not inside. I did the test. Held the key outside the car and it wouldn't start, brought the key in and it started. Also, if the key was inside the car, the car would not lock.

[greenrail]

Was a no brainer for me..... Which may be redundant!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by greenrail

Was a no brainer for me..... Which may be redundant!

You could have got an LS3 with pushbutton start if you wanted.