Why are Lexus key fobs so freakin' big?
#16
Rookie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: ON
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Good to know, but I never had need to use the key insert on my previous two Lexii so hopefully I won't need it on this one either. What do you do with the key? Unlock the door? I don't even remember if the door handle has a keyhole.
#17
Rookie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: ON
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#19
Rookie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: ON
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
That photo is of a Cadillac or Lincoln owner.
Even better is the profit margin on the replacements - for my previous 2006 RX400h I bought a replacement that looked identcal on eBay for $5 (I just transferred the electronics from the broken key to the new one) and paid $30 to have the key cut. Don't the dealers charge about $200 for a replacement?
Even better is the profit margin on the replacements - for my previous 2006 RX400h I bought a replacement that looked identcal on eBay for $5 (I just transferred the electronics from the broken key to the new one) and paid $30 to have the key cut. Don't the dealers charge about $200 for a replacement?
#20
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
between this thread and now this thread here... https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...s-so-poor.html
This sounds more of Princess and the Pea than actual issues.
#21
Rookie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: ON
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I am a princess because I find fault in a product that I spent a lot of money to buy?
Some of these may be personal preference issues, but some of these issues are clearly bugs where the product that I bought is not working as advertised - such as the email reply issue. Some of these are minor issues but others are potentially safety issues, like the blockage of the backup camera during the period that you are most likely to use it.
I am a technology geek and I care a lot more about these issues than I do about whether my car's tranny has 4, 6 or 8 gears, which is one of the other current threads in this forum.
IMHO the technology systems in my two new cars (the other is a 2013 Rx400h) are not up to snuff compared to other products like an iPad or iPhone. Maybe there are good reasons for that but when I pay a few thousand for an upgrade to have all of the latest bells and whistle then I have a right to complain if these products have shortcomings.
I know that I am lucky that my biggest problem in life is the computer screen in my new Lexus!
After all, the whole reason that internet forums were invented is for people to ***** and moan about stuff.
(edit-I guess if you say b-itch it gets censored!)
Some of these may be personal preference issues, but some of these issues are clearly bugs where the product that I bought is not working as advertised - such as the email reply issue. Some of these are minor issues but others are potentially safety issues, like the blockage of the backup camera during the period that you are most likely to use it.
I am a technology geek and I care a lot more about these issues than I do about whether my car's tranny has 4, 6 or 8 gears, which is one of the other current threads in this forum.
IMHO the technology systems in my two new cars (the other is a 2013 Rx400h) are not up to snuff compared to other products like an iPad or iPhone. Maybe there are good reasons for that but when I pay a few thousand for an upgrade to have all of the latest bells and whistle then I have a right to complain if these products have shortcomings.
I know that I am lucky that my biggest problem in life is the computer screen in my new Lexus!
After all, the whole reason that internet forums were invented is for people to ***** and moan about stuff.
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#22
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
You can also use it to lock valuables in your glove box before giving your car keys to a valet (after locking the glove box, take the mechanical key with you and give the electronic key fob to the valet).
#25
#26
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I am a princess because I find fault in a product that I spent a lot of money to buy?
Some of these may be personal preference issues, but some of these issues are clearly bugs where the product that I bought is not working as advertised - such as the email reply issue. Some of these are minor issues but others are potentially safety issues, like the blockage of the backup camera during the period that you are most likely to use it.
I am a technology geek and I care a lot more about these issues than I do about whether my car's tranny has 4, 6 or 8 gears, which is one of the other current threads in this forum.
IMHO the technology systems in my two new cars (the other is a 2013 Rx400h) are not up to snuff compared to other products like an iPad or iPhone. Maybe there are good reasons for that but when I pay a few thousand for an upgrade to have all of the latest bells and whistle then I have a right to complain if these products have shortcomings.
I know that I am lucky that my biggest problem in life is the computer screen in my new Lexus!
After all, the whole reason that internet forums were invented is for people to ***** and moan about stuff.
(edit-I guess if you say b-itch it gets censored!)
Some of these may be personal preference issues, but some of these issues are clearly bugs where the product that I bought is not working as advertised - such as the email reply issue. Some of these are minor issues but others are potentially safety issues, like the blockage of the backup camera during the period that you are most likely to use it.
I am a technology geek and I care a lot more about these issues than I do about whether my car's tranny has 4, 6 or 8 gears, which is one of the other current threads in this forum.
IMHO the technology systems in my two new cars (the other is a 2013 Rx400h) are not up to snuff compared to other products like an iPad or iPhone. Maybe there are good reasons for that but when I pay a few thousand for an upgrade to have all of the latest bells and whistle then I have a right to complain if these products have shortcomings.
I know that I am lucky that my biggest problem in life is the computer screen in my new Lexus!
After all, the whole reason that internet forums were invented is for people to ***** and moan about stuff.
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
#27
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Car manufacturers normally take some years to create a new model. So when the new model rolls out, the technology will be a few years behind especially the electronic gadgets inside. This is the way I see why it will never catch up those smaller electronics like smartphones.
#28
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Lexus make their key fob too big so when sit down you have to take it out and put on the table, so people will know what you driving. :-) lol
Wait until you see the new LS key fob then no more complain.
Wait until you see the new LS key fob then no more complain.
#29
Lexus Fanatic
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Some of these are minor issues but others are potentially safety issues, like the blockage of the backup camera during the period that you are most likely to use it.
I am a technology geek and I care a lot more about these issues than I do about whether my car's tranny has 4, 6 or 8 gears, which is one of the other current threads in this forum.
IMHO the technology systems in my two new cars (the other is a 2013 Rx400h) are not up to snuff compared to other products like an iPad or iPhone. Maybe there are good reasons for that but when I pay a few thousand for an upgrade to have all of the latest bells and whistle then I have a right to complain if these products have shortcomings.
Technology in a car will ALWAYS lag behind technology that is released as a technology product. Lexus designs cars, Apple designs computer operating systems. Its absolutely no surprise that Apple's systems are better.
The technology in the GS is an ADDITION to a terrific car. Technology that comes from Apple is for technology's sake.
Anyways, people could write a whole forum on the MANY shortcomings of Apple products vs Android, etc. There are always shortcomings.