Keyless Ignition

playbook · 05-08-2012, 02:16 PM

I am ordering a 2013 E350 luxury. The dealer said that for 2013 MB is offering keyless ignition as a separate option for $650. I am seeking opinions on whether to order it. Thanks.

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ttoE550 · 05-08-2012, 02:19 PM

You'll find lots of discussion on this in prior threads. Most seem either like it or hate it. I personally love it. No fumbling with keys when you have kids, packages, etc. And you can lock the car with a hip check when your hands are full.

Some complain the battery life is short. My current battery is at 1.5 years. Will probably change as a precaution soon.

Parisheo · 05-08-2012, 02:26 PM

I would definitely advise getting the keyless option. I find it to be convenient and I utilize very much, if that price is not an issue to you then most certainly...Go For It!!!

Best of luck,
Parrish

hofb99 · 05-08-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ttoE550

Some complain the battery life is short. My current battery is at 1.5 years. Will probably change as a precaution soon.

How does it affect the car battery?

ttoE550 · 05-08-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hofb99

How does it affect the car battery?

Fob battery.

hyperion667 · 05-08-2012, 04:21 PM

welcome duder,

oh man, a stand alone option for that is great! I never want another car without the keyless go business.......LOL....(wonder how much replacing it in the future would be if it failed, just curious)
I'd say very worth it, like tto already pointed out; the locking of the door with the hip check is awesome......

BenzV12 · 05-08-2012, 04:50 PM

Another cool feature for keyless go is you will be able to get power close trunk sytem by a touch of a button

I was hesitant whether to go for it or no but I did

. Well, golden rule do not leave the key in the car . You could ask why should I leave

So, assuming your car in a secure place and garage kept

lol

jvc300 · 05-08-2012, 05:21 PM

Triple +1 for Keyless go.....

telemakhos · 05-08-2012, 06:13 PM

I did not think I would care for this option until I started using it. Now I would not get another car without it. Being able to touch the door handle to lock and unlock is extremely convenient! I say go for it.

Pntblnk · 05-08-2012, 06:15 PM

X2 - I'll never have another car without it again!

Quote:

Originally Posted by telemakhos

I did not think I would care for this option until I started using it. Now I would not get another car without it. Being able to touch the door handle to lock and unlock is extremely convenient! I say go for it.

mjsbenz · 05-08-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pntblnk

X2 - I'll never have another car without it again!

I agree. The P2 package does in fact bundle 3 nice options. Xenon lights, comfort access and electronic trunk closer. The total of such is about $2K over the P1. Not a bad combination.

venchka · 05-08-2012, 09:55 PM

No E for me yet. Still dreaming. Maybe some day.

We are new converts to Keyless Go and Bi-Xenon headlights. Never again will be without them. If I did have to pick between them, I would keep the lights. Glad we have both.

Wayne

SolidGranite · 05-08-2012, 10:27 PM

Other than maybe cost I'm not sure how anyone could defend against getting this option.

hofb99 · 05-08-2012, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttoE550

Fob battery.

Ahh...

mnje350 · 05-09-2012, 12:45 AM

Got it, love it, won't have another car without it. Despite the short battery life. Also had it on a prior car. It was a requirement for me on this car.

WEBSRFR · 05-09-2012, 02:07 AM

Definitely get it! I love how the car starts itself up s both my hands are busy with the seat belt when I get in the car

Also it is so convenient for getting in and out of the car. It's little features like this that makes these cars special.

JimmyR · 05-09-2012, 05:20 AM

Got it as part of a package deal and initially thought what a gimmick. Now after 2 years will be ticking the Keyless Go box on the options list without a second thought. The comments about short battery life arent all bad - obviously depends how much you drive the car but I have only had to replace batteries in both keys once and it is no big deal - a few bucks for the batteries and you can easily do it yourself.

axhoaxho · 05-09-2012, 07:23 AM

Before my wife got the car, she was not thrilled about the Keyness Go concept. Now she has the car, she loves Keyless Go and must have it in all her future cars.

My wife also told me a funny story -- One time her staff saw her locking the car by using her finger to touching the driver's door handle (that's how Keyless Go works.) Her staff, whom obviously had never heard of Keyness Go, was very amazed, "Wow! Your car recognizes your fingerprint!?"

Regards,

hyperion667 · 05-09-2012, 04:39 PM

well......seems like the keyless go wins hands down.....
now if we could just have the remote start as an option too!

K-A · 05-09-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axhoaxho

Before my wife got the car, she was not thrilled about the Keyness Go concept. Now she has the car, she loves Keyless Go and must have it in all her future cars.

My wife also told me a funny story -- One time her staff saw her locking the car by using her finger to touching the driver's door handle (that's how Keyless Go works.) Her staff, whom obviously had never heard of Keyness Go, was very amazed, "Wow! Your car recognizes your fingerprint!?"

Regards,

LOL. Good one, never thought of that.

hofb99 · 05-09-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyperion667

now if we could just have the remote start as an option too!

Funny you should mention this...

You know that this "non"-feature is derived from the fact that it's actually illegal to "warm" your car in Germany. Driver has to be present in the driver's seat when starting the car (you can't even run back into the house while the car warms up). Polizei WILL ticket you on the spot! Hopefully one day M-B will come to their senses and somehow work it in as a "US-only" feature (or export only feature), like the way they manufacture different model "versions" to ship to other countries...it can only mean more $$$ in their pocket!

I've been spoiled last decade or so w/ remote start (had Viper installed w/ remote start in my 6th Gen Max and my Tahoe has GM's version in it now [w/ intelligent HVAC])... Just as you guys are addicted to "keyless go", I too can't do w/o remote start...vehicle is cool in the summer and warm in the winter when I'm ready to jump in and go!

El Cid · 05-11-2012, 08:37 AM

Personally Keyless Go doesn't interest me and would never pay extra for it.
Same for remote start. EPA/NHTSA will probably outlaw it eventually anyway.

05-08-2012, 02:26 PM	#3
Parisheo Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1 Drives: '11 E350 4MATIC Sport	Keyless option *I would definitely advise getting the keyless option. I find it to be convenient and I utilize very much, if that price is not an issue to you then most certainly...Go For It!!!* *Best of luck,* *Parrish*

05-08-2012, 04:21 PM	#6
hyperion667 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,033 Drives: 2011 E5504M, 2012 CLS63P30, 2007 997 TT	welcome duder, oh man, a stand alone option for that is great! I never want another car without the keyless go business.......LOL....(wonder how much replacing it in the future would be if it failed, just curious) I'd say very worth it, like tto already pointed out; the locking of the door with the hip check is awesome...... __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=0kQ73UgGIRU new COB coming soon!!!!!!!!!

05-08-2012, 04:50 PM	#7
BenzV12 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,465 Drives: 2012 W212 E250,2014 C117 CLA45 on horizon	Another cool feature for keyless go is you will be able to get power close trunk sytem by a touch of a button I was hesitant whether to go for it or no but I did . Well, golden rule do not leave the key in the car . You could ask why should I leave So, assuming your car in a secure place and garage kept lol __________________ *Colleen Riley is the best female vocalist* 1 thing 2 say 3 Days Grace 4 ever Eicoot Quit The Job Alex De Souza Is A Legend

05-08-2012, 05:21 PM	#8
jvc300 Senior Member 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 292 Drives: 2011 E350, 2004 911	Triple +1 for Keyless go..... __________________ 2011 E350 P2/Keyless/Pano/Color Speedo!/115v / split seats/HK Stereo and whole bunch of other stuff!

05-08-2012, 10:27 PM	#13
SolidGranite Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 924 Drives: 2011 E550 4Matic	Other than maybe cost I'm not sure how anyone could defend against getting this option. __________________ 2011 Diamond White E550 4Matic 2013 Steel Grey ML63 FORMER GREATS 2011 Steel Grey SL63 2009 Black E550 2005 Granite Grey C55

05-08-2012, 02:19 PM	#2
ttoE550 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 554 Drives: 2010 E550 4matic	You'll find lots of discussion on this in prior threads. Most seem either like it or hate it. I personally love it. No fumbling with keys when you have kids, packages, etc. And you can lock the car with a hip check when your hands are full. Some complain the battery life is short. My current battery is at 1.5 years. Will probably change as a precaution soon.

05-08-2012, 06:13 PM	#9
telemakhos Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 159 Drives: E350 4Matic 2011	I did not think I would care for this option until I started using it. Now I would not get another car without it. Being able to touch the door handle to lock and unlock is extremely convenient! I say go for it.

05-08-2012, 09:55 PM	#12
venchka MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,518 Drives: 2004 Volvo XC70; 2012 GLK 350 4matic	No E for me yet. Still dreaming. Maybe some day. We are new converts to Keyless Go and Bi-Xenon headlights. Never again will be without them. If I did have to pick between them, I would keep the lights. Glad we have both. Wayne

05-09-2012, 12:45 AM	#15
mnje350 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 352 Drives: 2010 E350, 2008 CLK350	Got it, love it, won't have another car without it. Despite the short battery life. Also had it on a prior car. It was a requirement for me on this car.

05-09-2012, 02:07 AM	#16
WEBSRFR MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,394 Drives: E550 4Matic	Definitely get it! I love how the car starts itself up s both my hands are busy with the seat belt when I get in the car Also it is so convenient for getting in and out of the car. It's little features like this that makes these cars special.

05-09-2012, 05:20 AM	#17
JimmyR Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 203 Drives: C63	Got it as part of a package deal and initially thought what a gimmick. Now after 2 years will be ticking the Keyless Go box on the options list without a second thought. The comments about short battery life arent all bad - obviously depends how much you drive the car but I have only had to replace batteries in both keys once and it is no big deal - a few bucks for the batteries and you can easily do it yourself.

05-09-2012, 07:23 AM	#18
axhoaxho Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 185	Before my wife got the car, she was not thrilled about the Keyness Go concept. Now she has the car, she loves Keyless Go and must have it in all her future cars. My wife also told me a funny story -- One time her staff saw her locking the car by using her finger to touching the driver's door handle (that's how Keyless Go works.) Her staff, whom obviously had never heard of Keyness Go, was very amazed, "Wow! Your car recognizes your fingerprint!?" Regards,

05-09-2012, 04:39 PM	#19
hyperion667 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,033 Drives: 2011 E5504M, 2012 CLS63P30, 2007 997 TT	well......seems like the keyless go wins hands down..... now if we could just have the remote start as an option too! __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=0kQ73UgGIRU new COB coming soon!!!!!!!!!

05-11-2012, 08:37 AM	#22
El Cid Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 816 Drives: 2010 E350 Luxury Sedan	Personally Keyless Go doesn't interest me and would never pay extra for it. Same for remote start. EPA/NHTSA will probably outlaw it eventually anyway.

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