Am I the Only One? Leaving car running on push button start.

[rockquarry]

I have that feature on a Toyota Forerunner I bought new about five years ago and I may have had it on the GMC pickup I had before that. I've never seen a need to use it, but I'm not very gadget-oriented.

 

[jeffrefrig]

One thing about the newer cars, also, is they depend on the radio to do other stuff important to the vehicle. So, if you want a real kick-butt stereo system, you're better off ordering the kick-butt sized stereo when you buy your new car. That's for those of us that used to put those ear drum damaging amps & speakers, along with the Craig 8-track players, in our old cars that came with the AM radio upgrade. But, the factory remote start is the best thing since sliced bread if you live where it snows and it's minus **^*)(^ degrees outside.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Past 12 years, all push-button start and electronic key fobs. Took me a long time to get used to this technology, and they change the features from year to year and model to model. Our 2010 AWD Murano was different than the 2015 Altima, and the 2018 Titan is different than both of the others. All Nissans, all different features and procedures.

Just about the time I get used to one I find myself having to deal with the other.

The Murano went away at about 80,000 miles. The Altima will soon be 7 years old and under 50,000 miles. The Titan will be 4 years old and about 44,000 miles. Looks like I'll be using them for a few more years!

 

[Capt Steve]

I love my push button ignition/Fob...

My 2019 Honda Ridgeline is the first vehicle i have owned with the push button ignition which I love. In addition the Fob gives me the option to remote start the truck.

This feature was particularly useful when we lived in Tucson during the summer. At about 100 yards start the truck and give it a couple of minutes to cool down. Now living up in the mountains I use the Fob to start and warm it up. I open the free standing garage from inside the house and then start the truck, about five minutes gets it to reasonably toasty.

Have I ever forgotten to shut it down... I forget.

 

[ladder13]

LOL. The "major curmudgeon" in me is thinking, let's get rid of all this fancy electronic horsepuckey and go back to the reliable mechanical systems that have served us perfectly well. The more electronics you put in, the harder/more inconvenient/expensive it is to diagnose and repair. …..

What, and give up 400+ HP cars and SUV’s that get 30 MPG and need an oil change once a year with very little maintenance?

 

[oldbrownhat]

What, and give up 400+ HP cars and SUV’s that get 30 MPG and need an oil change once a year with very little maintenance?

The engine control stuff is OK, but I was thinking of electronic "frippery" like keyless locks, infotainment centers etc. Some of that stuff is probably OK (and even useful), but I doubt I need 'em.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Read recently that Toyota is going to start charging an $8 monthly subscription fee for "Remote Start" functionality on their 2018 and newer vehicles.

Toyota Made Its Key Fob Remote Start Into a Subscription Service

My 2019 Honda Ridgeline is the first vehicle i have owned with the push button ignition which I love. In addition the Fob gives me the option to remote start the truck.

This feature was particularly useful when we lived in Tucson during the summer. At about 100 yards start the truck and give it a couple of minutes to cool down. Now living up in the mountains I use the Fob to start and warm it up. I open the free standing garage from inside the house and then start the truck, about five minutes gets it to reasonably toasty.

Have I ever forgotten to shut it down... I forget.

 

[LarryMNH]

Since my 2017 Fusion. I have loved the push button.
I have a 2020 Lincoln MKZ which is built on the Fusion chassis with lots more goodies and sound. They both bark at me if I close the door with the motor running. And it will auto shut-off after 26 minutes.

I just wish my house welcomed me with the respect my car does. It lights up the door handles and a lighted pad on the ground as soon as it recognizes me. About 4 feet away. And as soon as I touch the door handle it pops off the door locks.
If only my house would greet me the same.

 

[Golddollar]

With this new electronic stuff that's come out I think I will keep my 2008 Mercury.

 

[6518John]

This thread raises a few points.

1) With the reported level of absentmindedness, I think some of you might need to consider giving up driving. No, I'm not kidding.

Steve—unfortunately, we can’t all be super sensitive to noise and light intellectuals like you! I do think you should consider keeping your opinions to yourself rather than offering them as insults to the gentleman and ladies on this forum.

 

[Rustyt1953]

This thread raises a few points.

1) With the reported level of absentmindedness, I think some of you might need to consider giving up driving. No, I'm not kidding.

You have your wish. I am no longer able to drive so you need to thank whoever it is that you give thanks to that you can still drive.