Why the key fob?
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Yup, comfort access is great. But probably my favorite part about the fob (and it's already been mentioned) is the dealers access to information about the car, just from putting the key in. No more running out to the car to check mileage or anything like that... they put the key in their computer, and nearly all your information is there instantly.
I wasn't totally sold on the whole keyless fob thing at first, and I didn't quite understand it or comfort access until I had it. Now I love it, and can't imagine having it another way.
I wasn't totally sold on the whole keyless fob thing at first, and I didn't quite understand it or comfort access until I had it. Now I love it, and can't imagine having it another way.
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I sure do like my comfort access and I actually do consider it drudgery to fish out a key and use it in my wife's car. As you say, progress!
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Why would anyone want to fiddle with a silly thing like a key? Walk up to the car, press the black button on the door handle to unlock it, get in, press the Start button, and go.
That's how cars should work. We don't need no stinking keys. The fob fits nicely in the coin pocket of Levis.
That's how cars should work. We don't need no stinking keys. The fob fits nicely in the coin pocket of Levis.
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Let me give you a brief scenario of how I use my comfort access. My wife is the great key loser. If it has a key, she will lose it. These things cost an arm and a leg. After the last time she lost the key to the Mini (and I found it) I took the thing and hid it somewhere in her purse. She always has her purse with her. All she has to do now is get in the car and it starts. SHE NEVER LOSES THE KEY. I can't say the same for the mini van tho :-/
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Why would anyone want to fiddle with a silly thing like a key? Walk up to the car, press the black button on the door handle to unlock it, get in, press the Start button, and go.
That's how cars should work. We don't need no stinking keys. The fob fits nicely in the coin pocket of Levis.
That's how cars should work. We don't need no stinking keys. The fob fits nicely in the coin pocket of Levis.
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So if what she told me is true, your max. speed, your missed shifts and your uhhm 6k rpm in 2nd are still secrets between you and your MINI
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Why would anyone want to fiddle with a silly thing like a key? Walk up to the car, press the black button on the door handle to unlock it, get in, press the Start button, and go.
That's how cars should work. We don't need no stinking keys. The fob fits nicely in the coin pocket of Levis.
That's how cars should work. We don't need no stinking keys. The fob fits nicely in the coin pocket of Levis.
I myself like the fob...
Fits the MINIs character perfectly... The fob is akin to the large speedometer centered in the dash... Quirky, different... definitely in keeping with the MINI persona!
A key? So mainstream... Ho-hum...
A fob, now that's cool!
Last edited by Sabre; 02-19-2010 at 08:56 AM.
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many car makers switched to keyless, i believe also because of injuries sustained in crashes where the knee of the driver was damaged by the protruding key from the steering column. much like rising belt lines on car exteriors dictated by crash and safety standards for pedestrians, and why the R56 was designed as it was outside.
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Almost except the last two parts about missed shifts and overreving. Someone told me the key keeps track of how fast you go as well and I uhhh went fast that one night. A few weeks later, I asked an SA if she could tell how fast I went and she told me that the key is smart but not that smart.
So if what she told me is true, your max. speed, your missed shifts and your uhhm 6k rpm in 2nd are still secrets between you and your MINI
So if what she told me is true, your max. speed, your missed shifts and your uhhm 6k rpm in 2nd are still secrets between you and your MINI
I have to insert the little disc of a key into the dash, but I love that it's different and feels cool in my hand. Yep, I know that makes me sound a bit simple... but I'm still smiling as I zip away!
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Now, THAT'S a relief!!! I've only been a little bad up 'till now, (break-in period and all), but soon I plan on being absolutely HORRID!
I have to insert the little disc of a key into the dash, but I love that it's different and feels cool in my hand. Yep, I know that makes me sound a bit simple... but I'm still smiling as I zip away!
I have to insert the little disc of a key into the dash, but I love that it's different and feels cool in my hand. Yep, I know that makes me sound a bit simple... but I'm still smiling as I zip away!
The insurance industry and law enforcement have been fighting for the right to this information for several years now. This way if you are in an accident and it somehow looked like another driver was at fault but the system told them different you would get charged.
This also goes into the law enforcement wanting all new cars designed with engine immobilizers built in that they can have access too if needed.
I would guess that as the future progresses the key FOB will become a data point for this information with the appropriate access to get it. Who gets that access and how it is used will be another story altogether.
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http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wha...s-black-boxes/