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Old 10-26-2005, 01:38 PM
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Default Where is our cool 350z ignition key?

I used to have a 300zx and it came with a cool titanium key that was very unique. Now I have the 350z and my key looks exactly like my 2000 maxima key.

I know that it has a chip inside, but nissan should have done something a little more cool than the one we have.


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Old 10-26-2005, 01:41 PM
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I hear ya. I still have the Ti key from my 300ZX. I can't believe the prices that I have seen uncut ones on Ebay.
Old 10-26-2005, 01:55 PM
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Could be like my anniversary harley and have to pay $600 for the special key.
Old 10-26-2005, 01:58 PM
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agreed! when i picked up my Z, i thought they gave me the wrong key. my coworker's s2000 came with a bad *** s2 branded key. i know it's not a big deal, but sheesh, you would think they do something special with it.
Old 10-26-2005, 02:02 PM
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+1, For there top sports car in North America, The key should be very unique, instead it looks just like any normal key.
Old 10-26-2005, 02:03 PM
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Yeah. Also the 300Z has 300Z stamped on the calipers. Why not the 350? Grrr.
Old 10-26-2005, 02:41 PM
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that is suprising giving the way they went completely overboard with putting the "Z" just about everywhere they could fit it on the car itself
Old 10-26-2005, 05:38 PM
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They could have at least put the Z logo on the key instead of the Nissan badge.
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Yes I completely agree with you guys. Ever since I got my Z, I expected a lot more (from the key). Even volkswagens have cool flip keys built into a remote. But Nissan on the other hand couldn't even produce laser cut keys by year 2006. They also have very ugly remote controls that doesn't have the Nissan logo anywhere on it. On the contrary, it is 'just' a key.
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The cool key is in the same place as a number of other refinements and trivia: not there in order to hit a price point. Luv the car, luv the price point. Don't miss trivia such as a slick key. As long as it turns on the ignition, I'm, litterly, good to goooooooooooooooooooooo!
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Originally Posted by Pats300zx
I hear ya. I still have the Ti key from my 300ZX. I can't believe the prices that I have seen uncut ones on Ebay.
+1. Still have my Ti key too. Love the design. Too bad they went with a generic key this time.
Old 10-26-2005, 07:40 PM
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I wish you could get the smart key system in the Z ...

(this is that system where the key is essentially a code hoping chip with a proximity sensor built into something the size of a credit card, and all you have to do is be within 10 ft of the car and it'll unlock the door and you can just pushbutton start)
Old 10-26-2005, 07:53 PM
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omg i feel the same way!! i thought my honda civic key was way better than my 350z which was double the price.!! wassup with that!!!!!!!
Old 10-26-2005, 09:21 PM
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Another cheap out on Nissan's behalf. I wish we had something like the BMW key...
Old 10-27-2005, 12:48 AM
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I like the dumbed down key, its not a big attention grabber like if you were to forget your keys at a store or something...
Old 10-27-2005, 06:26 AM
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You guys feel bad? Look at the 05 G35 coupe keys lol. Now thats ugly, esp for a "luxury" division. I am glad atleast on the 06 they offer the Intelligent Key with the hidden mechanical key and a fob that looks like it belongs on a 35K car.
Old 10-27-2005, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by tomcatm
You guys feel bad? Look at the 05 G35 coupe keys lol. Now thats ugly, esp for a "luxury" division. I am glad atleast on the 06 they offer the Intelligent Key with the hidden mechanical key and a fob that looks like it belongs on a 35K car.
I agree on that one
it looks much much more prettier than before
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I wanted to get this one but if I am not wrong it can't be used because of the chip.

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Who cares? I can drive my car for months without even looking at the key. The car is a great deal for the price so I can't complain.


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