My Grand Cherokee even had memory attached to the key fob. As a matter of fact the key fobs were color coded and there were matching color coded buttons on the inside of the door, so if you grabed the other set of keys you could still set the memory to your own presets. The memory actually controlled the seat, mirrors, and the radio presets even. Although I am much happier with the RX350, by far, I was rather disapointed the RX didn't have this feature. I was rather surprised actually, considering all of the other little things they did think of.
My 2 cents,
CTtech

 

I think you're completely incorrect. First off, more and more manufacturers are adding this feature every year. Lexus offers it on every single model except the RX and SC, and I guarantee those models will get it when they are redesigned. Toyota offers it on the Avalon, Camry, Land Cruiser, and probably other models. Nissan and Infiniti offer it across the lineup. Even domestic manufacturers such as Ford, Chrysler, Chevrolet and Jeep are getting into the act.

Secondly, most manufacturers that do offer it also have the option to disable it for those people who share keys (though I've never met a family that does). CK6speed currently has it disabled on his car.

Finally, you act as though having key memory somehow makes the buttons disappear. It doesn't. My BMW supports 4 key memories and 3 button memories, all independent of one another. So if you do happen to use someone else's key, you just push the button for your memory setting before (or after) getting into the car, and they're back the way you like it. Of course, when you give that key back to its rightful user, they'll have to push THEIR button because your settings are now associated with their key. But that's no more complicated than only having the buttons in that situation. In every single other situation, it's far MORE convenient to have the memory tied to the key.

 

Not by choice. I bought the car used and the previous owner never had it activated. However, I want to get mine activated. We also don't share keys either. My wifes keys has too much girly things on the key chain for me to want to use it Also you are right about still having the memory buttons for those that still prefer to push a hard button. For now, cars still have both. I think it is a great idea. For example. just like how our steering wheels rise out of the way to make it easier to get in and out, you could program your remote to push the seat back. That way when you get into your car, you have a lot of room, then just hit one of the free memory buttons and it will position you where you want. Or something like that. Either way, it gives you options to play with.

 

Is there a quick way to switch between these preferences? Seems like it takes a few keystrokes?

 

I haven't found a quick way. You have to go into the menus...

 

I would argue that point. I, being 6'2" would benefit from the key moving the seat back to my pre-set position before I got into the car, but my wife (5'6") would prefer the seat be in the far back position until she got into the seat, then have everything adjust where she sets them.

Chris