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Old 06-18-2006, 12:17 PM   #11
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Isn't that what they said about key fobs?

Trust me, it's a really handy feature.
Being a carmudgeon, I'd prefer a key, but if the feature were free, I'd take it. I would not be willing to pay for it.

That of course, assuming it works. Not to claim that MB's E-class was otherwise reliable, but some of the most heinous "car had to be towed" incidents seem to be attributed to their Keyless go option that was outrageously priced.
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Old 06-18-2006, 12:42 PM   #12
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The only reason I can see for the start button is if you have Comfort Access like I do. In that case, since you're never removing the key from your person, you need a botton of some sort to start and stop the car.
Hold on... You paid for comfort access but didn't spring for the sport package?! WTF?!
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Old 06-18-2006, 02:31 PM   #13
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It's his wife's car...
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Old 06-18-2006, 02:49 PM   #14
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It's his wife's car...
We have a winner

The CA key is nice in that you can still use it like a normal key. If I had to do it over again I'd demand the sport package, I can fix that mistake in a little less than 3 years.
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Old 06-18-2006, 03:46 PM   #15
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Nate you forgot to tell us you prefer your 328
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Old 06-18-2006, 03:51 PM   #16
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i like the keyless entry option. my key/remote never leaves my pocket. it just sense proximity and the car will disarm and unlock and then as i step away, it will automatically arm and lock.

it's cool. makes me wish i had it in all of 'em.
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Old 06-19-2006, 09:56 AM   #17
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Nate you forgot to tell us you prefer your 328
Of course.
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Old 06-19-2006, 11:44 AM   #18
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i like the keyless entry option. my key/remote never leaves my pocket. it just sense proximity and the car will disarm and unlock and then as i step away, it will automatically arm and lock.

it's cool. makes me wish i had it in all of 'em.
I have that on my IS250 too. I love it (and I'm usually not into that sort of thing).
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Old 07-31-2006, 12:11 AM   #19
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So, the reason that I drove these cars was to help out my sister.

On Saturday, she was finally able to test them out.

Ordered a 6 speed G35 coupe to be delivered on Wednesday. Black/gray with PP, aero package, & sirius. It is a porker, but not a bad car....
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Old 07-31-2006, 08:25 AM   #20
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So, the reason that I drove these cars was to help out my sister.

On Saturday, she was finally able to test them out.

Ordered a 6 speed G35 coupe to be delivered on Wednesday. Black/gray with PP, aero package, & sirius. It is a porker, but not a bad car....
i hope it was a steal, what with the 306hp powerplant around the corner in the all new G35 and the G37 coupe on the horizon.......
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