MB screwing people with no Keyless entry
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MB screwing people with no Keyless entry
Now that Kia, Hyundai and the other POS asian cars pretty much all have keyless entry available, the idiots at MB figured that people spending $70k for a car shoudln't even have this as an option.
I'm sure plenty of people who don't understand the industry will try to whine that it's about cost, but in reality, it could easily be an option and thus really have not much implication on cost. The parts for it factory installed aren't expensive at all.
Mercedes is worried that somehow some old lady ordering an S series is going to skip to the GLA because of the availability of something like Keyless Go. It's missing various other features too like a heated steering wheel, cooled seats, torque vectoring, etc. Apprently Mercedes doesn't care so much about you at the $70k price range.
I was going to buy this car. It's pretty unique, but I'm not so eager to grab my ankles and take it from Mercedes. Another S4 it is. Since there was nothing on the forum about this, I thought I'd make everyone aware.
I'm sure plenty of people who don't understand the industry will try to whine that it's about cost, but in reality, it could easily be an option and thus really have not much implication on cost. The parts for it factory installed aren't expensive at all.
Mercedes is worried that somehow some old lady ordering an S series is going to skip to the GLA because of the availability of something like Keyless Go. It's missing various other features too like a heated steering wheel, cooled seats, torque vectoring, etc. Apprently Mercedes doesn't care so much about you at the $70k price range.
I was going to buy this car. It's pretty unique, but I'm not so eager to grab my ankles and take it from Mercedes. Another S4 it is. Since there was nothing on the forum about this, I thought I'd make everyone aware.
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2010 GLK
Check out the Mercedes USA website link:
http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicl...model-GLA250W2
- Scroll down to 'Comfort & Convenience'
- Click on 'View All'
- Go to 'Optional Features'
- See 'Keyless-Go' $650
http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicl...model-GLA250W2
- Scroll down to 'Comfort & Convenience'
- Click on 'View All'
- Go to 'Optional Features'
- See 'Keyless-Go' $650
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I may be reading it wrong but, I don't think MB is making "keyless entry" optional. All the cars have this feature in the key.
Keyless Go is like BMWs comfort access where the key could be in your pocket or bag and you can still unlock/lock and start the car without actually touching have key or putting it in the ignition.
Not sure it was ever standard on anything but highest end models. Keyless Go has been around as an option since the W220 S Class at least in the US. and probably earlier in Europe maybe.
Keyless Go is like BMWs comfort access where the key could be in your pocket or bag and you can still unlock/lock and start the car without actually touching have key or putting it in the ignition.
Not sure it was ever standard on anything but highest end models. Keyless Go has been around as an option since the W220 S Class at least in the US. and probably earlier in Europe maybe.
If you have info stating otherwise please share.
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It's marketed as keyless because you don't stick a key in the door. This comes standard on GLA's. Keyless Go, available Nov/Dec builds, allows you to lock/unlock by tapping on the door handles, and push button start. In Hyundai's case, that feature is marketed as Proximity Keyless Entry, and only available in their higher end cars with the right packages.
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I think both you and the OP are confusing what the term Keyless entry is marketing. This is Keyless Entry, basically pressing lock and unlock on the key, on a Hyundai:It's marketed as keyless because you don't stick a key in the door. This comes standard on GLA's. Keyless Go, available Nov/Dec builds, allows you to lock/unlock by tapping on the door handles, and push button start. In Hyundai's case, that feature is marketed as Proximity Keyless Entry, and only available in their higher end cars with the right packages.
