I think in the mordern era cars (2000 on), Honda started it with their S2000 in the year 2000. I actual like it when the first time I started the car. Now, not so much. I just dislike the additional step of having to push another button. Other then that, I love the car. I like to just twist thekey and go.

Jeff

I've had several gf's with push button ignition, but i still just had to stick my dongle in the dash.

Just bought the wife a Mini that was an early lease retur (PO wanted a knew one)...

And I'll never buy new again... Even the sale manager who I dealt with had just got a used 535i. Let some else pay the depreciation.

Oh yeah... the subject, hum... push this :D:):D

I really like the "comfort access" feature on my '06 330i. Like others have said, just keep the key in your pocket, door unlocks automatically and just push the button and go.

When I first got my 911 the ignition key wouldnt turn to start 90% of the time. Rather than replace it I installed a $0.50 radio shack button switch. I do still have to put the key in and turn to on and then hit the starter.

I think systems that come out of the factory like this are dumb. I only did it on mine because it was easier to fix.

Not really.

The pushbutton won't work unless there's a transponder 'key' within a couple feet of the dash, or even actually in the dash.

My grandfather's 50 chevy had a pushbutton start, but you had to put the key in and turn it.

Model A Ford had a pushbutton on the floor.

For a little bit of perspective, I would point out that many manufacturers are trying to utilize new technology and are waiting to see what we like. So many of the 'multi step' systems, unlock the door, place the key/device in the dash, push the button will die due to market dislike. The systems which will be adopted by many are the ones that are easy to use or transparent.

The ones that allow you to carry a card in your pocket, have the car unlock when you touch the door handle and start the car with a push of a button or twist of a switch will, I think, win out

Come to think of it, that sounds like how things were with the truck my Dad had in the late fifties. Just walk over, open the door, twist the key and go. You see we lived on a farm. The doors were never locked and the keys were in the ignition.
Simple. SmileWavy

Les

Neighbor across the street got a new Toyota with the "touch to open" keyfob. She couldn't figure out how to start it or lock it. Called me over, showed her how to start it (actually moved the car for her) and lock it. 5 minutes later she's ringing the doorbel because she went to test to see if the car was still locked and surprise - it magically opened. Took me 5 trips across the street and about an hour to get her to understand that if she had the keyfob in her pocket, the doors would open every time. Up until that point in my life, I thought they were "neat".