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Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord

49 messages,  Last post on Jun 12, 2010 at 6:40 PM

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#40 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [billpaul] by fedlawman

Jun 11, 2010 (2:23 pm)

Replying to: billpaul (Jun 11, 2010 10:20 am)
So in many instances, it's harder to use the "wireless key" than a traditional fob.
 
With a wireless key, you have to reach out to the car while your hands are full and push a button? For me, it's easy to carry the fob in my hand or dangle it from my pinkie so when my hands are full, I can open the trunk from several feet away.
 
Again, I can see how the wireless key might be nice in some instances, but many times, when you're carrying something heavy, it's easier to push a button that's in your hand than reach out to push a button on your car.
 
I guess it's a personal preference.

#41 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [fedlawman] by bimmer4me

Jun 11, 2010 (3:39 pm)

Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 11, 2010 2:23 pm)
I have a 08 328i. With my wireless key, there is no button to push, I just pull on the door handle and open.

#43 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [fedlawman] by nj2pa2nc

Jun 12, 2010 (4:34 am)

Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 11, 2010 2:23 pm)
another thing I like with having the fob-being able to open the car windows on hot days using it.

#44 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [fedlawman] by billpaul

Jun 12, 2010 (7:34 am)

Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 11, 2010 2:23 pm)
On the G37, you can also push a button on the fob if that is your preference.
 
bimmer4me's BMW with the door that opens without even pushing a button sounds like the easiest.

#45 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [billpaul] by nj2pa2nc

Jun 12, 2010 (7:51 am)

Replying to: billpaul (Jun 12, 2010 7:34 am)
When I had a 2010 TL as a loaner car-I only had to put my hand thru the door handle to get it to unlock-no buttons to push. I owned a few Nissan vehicles and had lots of problems with them so I am still leary on owning them.

#46 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [nj2pa2nc] by fedlawman

Jun 12, 2010 (12:35 pm)

Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Jun 12, 2010 7:51 am)
A true luxury car will not have door handles. The door will automatically open when you approach the car and the seat will rotate 45 degrees and slide 12" outside the car so you don't have to climb in.
 
And you won't have to carry a wireless fob in your pocket. Sensors near every door will scan your retina.
 
There will be no buttons inside the car either - every control (HVAC, radio, nav, etc.) will be voice activated. In fact, you will vocally tell the nav system your destination and the car will drive itself there.
 
Actually, this technology has been around for years. If you want to use transportation that requires no control inputs or manual manipulation, just ride the bus!

#47 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [fedlawman] by bimmer4me

Jun 12, 2010 (2:14 pm)

Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 12, 2010 12:35 pm)
ride a bus, what's that?

#48 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [billpaul] by nj2pa2nc

Jun 12, 2010 (4:27 pm)

Replying to: billpaul (Jun 12, 2010 7:34 am)
out of curiosity I was planning to go to a nearby infiniti dealer to check the cars out. I found out the closest dealer is about 150 miles away-it will have to wait.

#49 of 49 Re: Acura TSX vs Lexus IS250 vs BMW 325xi vs Honda Accord [fedlawman] by billpaul

Jun 12, 2010 (6:40 pm)

Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 12, 2010 12:35 pm)
Well, speaking of true luxury, I don't think you go far enough.
 
I expect mechanical arms to reach out, gently put me in my seat, adjust the seat belt, etc. My route will be selected by computer, which will track traffic congestion and unerringly alter course so as to get me to my destination as quickly as possible. While at my destination, the car will stop at a local gas station, where the car will fill the tank & pay for the gas. The car will follow with a complete wash & wax, and the car will be waiting for me when it is time to leave.

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