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247 messages, Last post on Aug 15, 2007 at 12:38 PM
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Replying to: kman007 (Aug 13, 2007 12:59 pm) I had the G for about 8 months now and never had any problems with the key. I think the problem is minimal. People don't know how convenience it is until they have it.
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Replying to: gooddeal2 (Aug 13, 2007 1:36 pm) Mine is 5 months old and no problems to speak of. Yes, there is a known issue with the codes in the fob getting scrambled if you allow your fob to sit directly on your cell phone and the phone receives a call... but this is being corrected and we should all have new keys by the end of Sept. This is my first car with a keyless ignition and with my experience so far, I hope all of my future cars have the option as well.
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Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 14, 2007 4:11 am) 1. Insert key 2. Turn key Thank goodness we're getting rid of this bit of mechanical Rube Goldberg-ism. I hear there's something called I-Drive that greatly enhances the driving experience too!  
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Replying to: laurasdada (Aug 14, 2007 12:07 pm) Go a few months without having to stick your hand into your pocket, pull out the keys, unlock the car, insert key into ignition and turn.... you'll understand. It did take some getting used to though. I'd get to my destination and then reach up to the steering column, my hand searching for keys that didn't exist. That took some time to reprogram my brain. I like not needing keys to get into the car. Want in? Touch the handle. Need something in the trunk? Touch the button. I think it'll be nice in the winter. Wearing gloves, carrying my laptop bag and not needing to fish for keys.
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Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 15, 2007 4:12 am) Furthermore, it's one of those items that I don't think you can do after-market (you can get an autostart kit, but I don't think you can set it to open doors and trunks keyless). Navigation systems can clearly be had aftermarket, and they are so good that I don't think I could pay the extra $2,000+ car companies continue to charge for the built-in system. Now I see all the bluetooth options that can be added, too. My parents aftermarket GPS that sticks on the windshield also has bluetooth to allow for speakerphone. I think "rain sensing" wipers and light-sensitive mirrors are other items that we don't need, but they're great conveniences and I don't think you can get them done aftermarket.
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Replying to: taxesquire (Aug 15, 2007 6:35 am) True, but being built in goes a long way for some people. I personally don't want to spend 35-40K on a car and then stick some add-on device to my dashboard. I love the built in seamless look of the stock navi. Also, that 2K does buy other things as well. Take the G for instance... along with the Navigation & Live Traffic, it also adds goodies like XM Sat Radio, The Music Box MP3 Harddrive system w/ added compact flash slot and also includes Voice Recognition for climate control, audio, information and navigation systems. The 2K goes a little further than just buying the Navi itself.
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Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 15, 2007 7:27 am) Take the G for instance... along with the Navigation & Live Traffic, it also adds goodies like XM Sat Radio, The Music Box MP3 Harddrive system w/ added compact flash slot and also includes Voice Recognition for climate control, audio, information and navigation systems. You are absolutely right. B/c my L came with nav, it also came with voice recognition for the climate control and the radio. I'd just weigh the pros and cons more closely than before. As an aside, the aftermarket nav that my dad just bought is wireless (it retains its charge through 8 hours of use), so it has a cleaner look, even though it does sit on the dash or get stuck on the windsheild, has bluetooth technology to let you use it's speakers for your cell phone, and it has a built-in MP3 player.
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Replying to: taxesquire (Aug 15, 2007 9:28 am) I'm thinking of resurecting my 1995 Maxima for more frequent use and a portable Nav might make sense.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Aug 15, 2007 10:52 am) At this point, I don't know whether 1 co is better than another, so please don't think I'm specifically recommending a certain unit, but now that I know that they can be had with an 8-hr battery and bluetooth, I wouldn't get one without!!! |
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