Why are Lexus key fobs so freakin' big?
01-08-13, 10:52 AM
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Why are Lexus key fobs so freakin' big?
We own two Lexii in the family - a 2013 GS350 AWD and a 2013 RX450h. Therefore two key fobs. The Rx450h is the slightly older style which is a bit smaller than the fob for the GS350. But both of these on your key ring and you have quite a load to carry around. I could be wrong but the new fob doesn't appear to contain a metal key that you can detach from the rest of the fob - so why is it so big? I remember Nokia selling a cell phone a decade ago that was no bigger than this key fob.
If you are wearing a pair of jeans and have the key ring in your jeans plcket then it could lead to an uncomforable situation "Do you have two Lexus keypads in your pocket or are you just glad to see me".
If you are wearing a pair of jeans and have the key ring in your jeans plcket then it could lead to an uncomforable situation "Do you have two Lexus keypads in your pocket or are you just glad to see me".
01-08-13, 10:57 AM
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We own two Lexii in the family - a 2013 GS350 AWD and a 2013 RX450h. Therefore two key fobs. The Rx450h is the slightly older style which is a bit smaller than the fob for the GS350. But both of these on your key ring and you have quite a load to carry around. I could be wrong but the new fob doesn't appear to contain a metal key that you can detach from the rest of the fob - so why is it so big? I remember Nokia selling a cell phone a decade ago that was no bigger than this key fob.
If you are wearing a pair of jeans and have the key ring in your jeans plcket then it could lead to an uncomforable situation "Do you have two Lexus keypads in your pocket or are you just glad to see me".
If you are wearing a pair of jeans and have the key ring in your jeans plcket then it could lead to an uncomforable situation "Do you have two Lexus keypads in your pocket or are you just glad to see me".
You can always buy this for $258.
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2013/5212.html
01-08-13, 10:59 AM
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*Associated smart wallet key not included.
**Does not apply to models outside North America.
***Does not apply to factory equipped F-Sport models.
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just in case someone else is interested.
**Does not apply to models outside North America.
***Does not apply to factory equipped F-Sport models.
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just in case someone else is interested.
01-08-13, 11:02 AM
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It shows up as $348 for me - the same price as an iPad mini which is kind of crazy.
It would be nice if you could just "transfer" the SmartAccess settings to your phone so that it could act as your key, and do so for multiple vehicles. And/or that card should work for multiple cars so that you only need one smart card for two or more cars.
It would be nice if you could just "transfer" the SmartAccess settings to your phone so that it could act as your key, and do so for multiple vehicles. And/or that card should work for multiple cars so that you only need one smart card for two or more cars.
01-08-13, 11:05 AM
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It shows up as $348 for me - the same price as an iPad mini which is kind of crazy.
It would be nice if you could just "transfer" the SmartAccess settings to your phone so that it could act as your key, and do so for multiple vehicles. And/or that card should work for multiple cars so that you only need one smart card for two or more cars.
It would be nice if you could just "transfer" the SmartAccess settings to your phone so that it could act as your key, and do so for multiple vehicles. And/or that card should work for multiple cars so that you only need one smart card for two or more cars.
$258 with Club Lexus discount.
It's an option for you.
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01-08-13, 11:22 AM
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We own two Lexii in the family - a 2013 GS350 AWD and a 2013 RX450h. Therefore two key fobs. The Rx450h is the slightly older style which is a bit smaller than the fob for the GS350. But both of these on your key ring and you have quite a load to carry around. I could be wrong but the new fob doesn't appear to contain a metal key that you can detach from the rest of the fob - so why is it so big? I remember Nokia selling a cell phone a decade ago that was no bigger than this key fob.
If you are wearing a pair of jeans and have the key ring in your jeans plcket then it could lead to an uncomforable situation "Do you have two Lexus keypads in your pocket or are you just glad to see me".
If you are wearing a pair of jeans and have the key ring in your jeans plcket then it could lead to an uncomforable situation "Do you have two Lexus keypads in your pocket or are you just glad to see me".
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01-08-13, 11:55 AM
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I think the key fob is large. I also think the buttons should be shaped differently so you can identify the specific button by feel (like the BMW key fob shown above).