bmw key fob

mkaaes · 10-17-2007, 06:23 PM

Does anyone else here feel that bmw should have made a better looking key fob? I mean it looks ok and all, but almost a little cheap.

JOSG328I · 10-17-2007, 06:30 PM

But it does make you feel all James Bond with the hidden valet "shank" key.

Diesel · 10-17-2007, 06:33 PM

i like it..i think its very different from most cars. i guess if they made a metal one that would be cool and not "cheap". but then it might be heavy and feel weird in ones pocket.

Revlis · 10-17-2007, 06:40 PM

It's in my pocket, never leaves, just don't give a shit...

ik999 · 10-17-2007, 08:41 PM

it's like that for the sake of weight reduction.

DasBlitz · 10-17-2007, 09:11 PM

Key fobs arent even needed. So to be expecting more from it is kind of even more un-necessary.

Also what exactly would they design? It's a key fob. I don't lknow maybe I am easily pleased. Because I thought my VW key was the shit.

ejazbmw · 10-17-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DasBlitz

Key fobs arent even needed. So to be expecting more from it is kind of even more un-necessary.

Also what exactly would they design? It's a key fob. I don't lknow maybe I am easily pleased. Because I thought my VW key was the shit.

VW and audi keys are cool there like a switch blade

samoe93 · 10-17-2007, 09:55 PM

Wait, the key fob isn't attractive? I may have to cancel my order.

Year's_End · 10-17-2007, 10:13 PM

Only fob I like as much/more than the Bimmer's is Audi's. Seriously though, it's just fine looking in my eyes.

mkaaes · 10-18-2007, 03:44 AM

Maybe it's just me, one of my buds has a Audi and a chick I know has a VW and their keys look cool. It was at a bar after a few drinks and it was also dark.

Kiemyster · 10-18-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by samoe93

Wait, the key fob isn't attractive? I may have to cancel my order.

LOL! yeah forget about it man. you dont want to be stuck with this keyfob we have....

meh. really i like our keyfobs... they arent that bad. a bit thick, and the pull out key is massive (compared to the pull out keys in the MB's), but otherwise i like it. no complains here.

S04X WIN · 10-18-2007, 09:32 AM

Anyone know where I can get a new key? BMW wants $200 to program/cut a new key and didn't know if this was a good/bad price?

Revlis · 10-19-2007, 10:39 AM

OK You know what could be cool, Half-Dollar sized BMW Roundel fob with the different panels of the propeller as the function buttons.

Just smooth Aluminum with the Enameled roundel. Have a Carbon Fiber Version for the M series cars... Go ahead and make them pretty, and unique, nice to hold...

Nikki · 10-19-2007, 11:17 AM

I like it a lot

bartman32 · 10-19-2007, 01:06 PM

Since I have CA mine rarely comes out of my pocket. Can I get this thing embedded in my skin? lol

TheLegacy · 10-19-2007, 01:35 PM

i drop mine all the time and i've chipped a bit of the plastic and scratched it... Ruins the total sexyness of the plain lookin remote fob
rofl FOB

it be cool if it was like a card that you put in a slot

and it will read your retina

lol

nmulax · 10-19-2007, 01:54 PM

I like the key.
Yeah, the VW/Audi switch-blade is a bit cooler because it's fun to play around with while bored, but the BMW one beats a lot of the other keys out there.

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Originally Posted by S04X WIN

Anyone know where I can get a new key? BMW wants $200 to program/cut a new key and didn't know if this was a good/bad price?

The dealer's the only place to get a new key; that price sounds about right too.

BaLLzZz · 10-19-2007, 02:26 PM

Mercedes key is cool and lambos key just like audi ala the gallardo is a blade i even liked my lexus key better then this bmw one.

Sedan_Clan · 10-19-2007, 03:30 PM

I like the key fob.

Switchblade keys FTL!

MichTa73 · 10-19-2007, 03:44 PM

I would have preferred a credit card size proximity card like we use at work for building access. That would be HAWT with comfort access!

Kiemyster · 10-19-2007, 05:24 PM

yeah. i never liked the switch blade, allthough, it was fun to play around with.

10-17-2007, 06:23 PM	#1
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JOSG328I First Lieutenant 18 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2007 328I Sedan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huntington Beach iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328I [0.00]	But it does make you feel all James Bond with the hidden valet "shank" key.
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Diesel Private First Class 18 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 330i E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	i like it..i think its very different from most cars. i guess if they made a metal one that would be cool and not "cheap". but then it might be heavy and feel weird in ones pocket.
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DasBlitz Major 62 Rep 1,141 Posts Drives: bmw 328i 07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new england iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Key fobs arent even needed. So to be expecting more from it is kind of even more un-necessary. Also what exactly would they design? It's a key fob. I don't lknow maybe I am easily pleased. Because I thought my VW key was the shit. __________________
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Only fob I like as much/more than the Bimmer's is Audi's. Seriously though, it's just fine looking in my eyes. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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10-18-2007, 03:44 AM	#10
mkaaes Lieutenant 26 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 997.2 C4S Join Date: May 2007 Location: seattle iTrader: (2)	Maybe it's just me, one of my buds has a Audi and a chick I know has a VW and their keys look cool. It was at a bar after a few drinks and it was also dark.
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S04X WIN New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Anyone know where I can get a new key? BMW wants $200 to program/cut a new key and didn't know if this was a good/bad price? __________________ Cheers, Jay
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10-19-2007, 10:39 AM	#13
Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! 157 Rep 3,462 Posts Drives: M4 i3 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0)	OK You know what could be cool, Half-Dollar sized BMW Roundel fob with the different panels of the propeller as the function buttons. Just smooth Aluminum with the Enameled roundel. Have a Carbon Fiber Version for the M series cars... Go ahead and make them pretty, and unique, nice to hold... __________________ A BMW is Just a Car, it doesn't make you smart, handsome, clever, better, cool, or wealthy.
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10-19-2007, 11:17 AM	#14
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bartman32 Colonel 101 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	Since I have CA mine rarely comes out of my pocket. Can I get this thing embedded in my skin? lol
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TheLegacy Gangsta status 76 Rep 973 Posts Drives: 2002 E39 M5, heavily modded Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shibuya Tokyo, Rockland NY, Killeen TX iTrader: (0)	i drop mine all the time and i've chipped a bit of the plastic and scratched it... Ruins the total sexyness of the plain lookin remote fob rofl FOB it be cool if it was like a card that you put in a slot and it will read your retina lol __________________ -TheLegacy JDM-EDM-TT-V8-GANGSTA ALL THE WAY Modded "Ready for the Apocalypse"
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BaLLzZz Colonel 128 Rep 2,298 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	Mercedes key is cool and lambos key just like audi ala the gallardo is a blade i even liked my lexus key better then this bmw one. __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein 01 e46 m54 - Current : 14 f10 n26 - Boring & Gone : 15 f30 n26 - Current : 08 e92 n54 - Gone & Missed!!!
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Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 25128 Rep 22,290 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	I like the key fob. Switchblade keys FTL!
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