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The key to the Lexus GS is really lame

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Old 10-09-13, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rjm
Wow! Is this all you guys have to complain about?


Sorry..........couldn't resist.
Well said. I traded an '11 Audi S5 for my GS and never looked twice at the key or said, "OMG, what have I done. This key is so substandard compared to the Audi".
Old 10-10-13, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jucytec
... it usually stays in the pocket so who cares?

unless you are hanging it on the mirror to constantly remind yourself, i don't see this being an issue.
Originally Posted by rjm
Wow! Is this all you guys have to complain about?


Sorry..........couldn't resist.
Originally Posted by dseag2
Well said. I traded an '11 Audi S5 for my GS and never looked twice at the key or said, "OMG, what have I done. This key is so substandard compared to the Audi".
+ 1000 - The other part worth mentioning is that the key goes in my pocket and it doesn't come out until I get back home. Some of the German cars require that you put the key in the dash even though it has remote start. What's the point of that?
Old 10-10-13, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jucytec
... it usually stays in the pocket so who cares?

unless you are hanging it on the mirror to constantly remind yourself, i don't see this being an issue.
its not a issue or a problem, just something i'd wish they spent more time on. If they wanna be included in the german big 3 conversations they need nicer looking keys. I'm just one of those people that pays attention to every detail
Old 10-10-13, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Infamous3
its not a issue or a problem, just something i'd wish they spent more time on. If they wanna be included in the german big 3 conversations they need nicer looking keys. I'm just one of those people that pays attention to every detail
WTH maybe its just me but the GS key looks so much better than the lame bmw one when its pictured like this:


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Old 10-10-13, 10:21 AM
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ehh i like BMW keys over LEXUS keys. =\ just my opinion
Old 10-10-13, 01:22 PM
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What happen to this key?

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^^^^^^ My sentiments eaxctly.. Get the Key Card and shaaadup.. LOL
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Originally Posted by rayaans
WTH maybe its just me but the GS key looks so much better than the lame bmw one when its pictured like this:

Look at the quality of that plastic though. What the hell was Lexus thinking. Oh and the new key shanks is much thinner and flimsy.

vs the older one (which isn't even old and still used )

Old 10-10-13, 04:24 PM
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I don't even know why they went to the effort of changing it?
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this is what people call...

"rich man's problem."
Old 10-10-13, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
^^^^^^ My sentiments eaxctly.. Get the Key Card and shaaadup.. LOL
I don't think the key card works on our GS's
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Originally Posted by Infamous3
its not a issue or a problem, just something i'd wish they spent more time on. If they wanna be included in the german big 3 conversations they need nicer looking keys. I'm just one of those people that pays attention to every detail
I'm sorry, but producing a nicer key is not going to get them into the German Big 3 conversations because buyers don't even typically see the key until the car is delivered. The car and the brand identity will get them into the conversations. I bought the Audi because I loved the car. If the key was made out of tin foil I wouldn't have cared as long as it worked.
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I like the new key over the old one. The old one felt flimsy and worn out when they gave it to me for a loaner. But both keys are better than the one they give for the LFA.
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Originally Posted by Paul@howeyindustries.com
What happen to this key?


LOL this is sexy better than all keys except the Aston Martin key which is made from crystal
Old 10-10-13, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mshmsh
LOL this is sexy better than all keys except the Aston Martin key which is made from crystal
You mean the "Emotion Control Unit"? :P
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