zorrex
Enjoys the Abuse
Spoiled brat.
I love how simple my car is. The only thing I *might* want is power windows. Pushbutton start, reverse camera, what the crap? I want to be in full control of my vehicle, not any of this automated bullcrap!
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The $10,000 Car Thread, 'Cause I Need It
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Spoiled brat.
I love how simple my car is. The only thing I *might* want is power windows. Pushbutton start, reverse camera, what the crap? I want to be in full control of my vehicle, not any of this automated bullcrap!
bishop375
Hard-core CEG'er
I, too, do not understand the point of pushbutton ignition, and vastly prefer a key. However, I think the starship tagline is a winner, and creates excitment about the car. I think the car's a winner, too.
A push button ignition increases the "cool" factor of a car by a factor of at least 10. Is it really useful at all? No.
But they're pretty damn cool. I've thought about installing one in my car, but the 12v plug it takes up is used for our GPS... which we use often enough to warrant such a concern.
hard wire the gps then? concern gone.
what i don't get are teh vehicles with push button ignition that still require you to stick a key or fob type thing into an 'ignition' spot.
insert fob
reach for start button
press start button
blah
insert key
turn
much better
insert fob
reach for start button
press start button
blah
insert key
turn
much better
elraido
I kant speel
Remember, it isn't about functionality it is about the cool factor.
CSVT1214
Addicted CEG'er
Yeah, I'd hate a push button start that still needed something inserted. I think some cars only require the key fob in range though. You can just keep it on a key chain in your pocket and hit start. I could be wrong though.
bishop375
Hard-core CEG'er
Can't w/ the Garmin Nuvi... need to be able to swap it between cars.
Once the car is paid off and I start really messing around with the audio... then it's another story.
bishop375
Hard-core CEG'er
Caddy XLR is like that. The key is like a PAN/prox card. No regular key needed to open the doors or start the car. As long as you're within a few inches of the car, you're good to go.
wait the garmin nuvi can't be hardwired? I would just get another power adaptor so there is one for both cars and call it good to go. move as needed.
bishop375
Hard-core CEG'er
It'd take more cutting and wiring than I'd want to do.
I've got my eye on the Alpine IVA-W505 and Blackbird combo for the Mustang, anyway. Best of all worlds.
This man speaks the truth!
I believe Toyota has the asinine fob, reach, button setup. All that fuss, and for what? To start a Toyota? Groan. I'd just go back in the house.
...And get my Ford keys!
You're wrong. Toyota has the proximity fob. You don't have to insert it into the dashboard.
Example of the advantages on the Prius --
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1175821&postcount=753
Example of the advantages on the Prius --
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1175821&postcount=753
Still too much fuss to start a Toyota. I can get a greater thrill turning on my KitchenAid.
Yeah, the Mazda is proximity, but it doesn't have a "push-button" ignition. It has a plastic nub on the column where the ignition usually is and acts just like a key. Its got the best of both worlds I think. With the key card in your pocket (or purse) walk up to the car and hit the "request" button on the driver or passenger door (or trunk) and the doors unlock. Get in and turn the nub as if you left your keys in the ignition the whole time.
Good thing too, if the system doesn't work for whatever reason, pop the hidden key out of the key card. Insert key into driver door to unlock it. Pop the plastic nub off the ignition and insert the key into the normal ignition hidden underneath.
Good thing too, if the system doesn't work for whatever reason, pop the hidden key out of the key card. Insert key into driver door to unlock it. Pop the plastic nub off the ignition and insert the key into the normal ignition hidden underneath.
frenchblueC2
amusé par les flatulences
say "nub" again
zorrex
Enjoys the Abuse
say "nub" again
Oh dear.
ctmystique
Hard-core CEG'er
Hmmmm, push button.... insert object to get it started???
Where have I heard that before?
Sounds like foreplay to me.
Where have I heard that before?
Sounds like foreplay to me.
cobrawannabe
Addicted CEG'er
I think she may have said something of that nature as well...
biminiLX
Hard-core CEG'er
So much for the grand Zetec plan
My youngest brother bought an '05 (I think) Focus 4-dr ST about the same time I got my SVT last year. He had enough money for an SVT but he was paying everything himself and the FSVT insurance was crazy. I told him to go for the ST because it had good miles and a 100k powertrain warranty. Its fun to drive, gets good mpgs, and there are good little upgrades to do easily (he just put on a Steeda shifter) and CAI.
It looks great with my E1 wheels on in also
Good luck, appreciate the generosity of your parents and get a reliable car.
-J
My youngest brother bought an '05 (I think) Focus 4-dr ST about the same time I got my SVT last year. He had enough money for an SVT but he was paying everything himself and the FSVT insurance was crazy. I told him to go for the ST because it had good miles and a 100k powertrain warranty. Its fun to drive, gets good mpgs, and there are good little upgrades to do easily (he just put on a Steeda shifter) and CAI.
It looks great with my E1 wheels on in also
Good luck, appreciate the generosity of your parents and get a reliable car.
-J