Cars with physical ignition key
Discussion
So a bit of a random request:
“What is the most modern and safe car I can buy that still has a physical ignition key?”
A friend wants to buy his mother a new car which is modern (say less than 10 years old), safe etc. The challenge is that his mother refuses to use any car that doesn’t have a physical ignition key that you put into a slot and turn. They have another car (X5), but she refuses to drive it as it doesn’t have a key.
So... what is the most modern and safe car that still has an ignition key?
There are no cost constraints. Ideally a German or other luxury brand. It’s a daily driver and grocery getter, so something like a 458 or an Atom wouldn’t be suitable, but literally anything else from hatchback to soft roader to full size SUV to Bentleys and Rolls, 7 series would be considered.
Thoughts appreciated!
“What is the most modern and safe car I can buy that still has a physical ignition key?”
A friend wants to buy his mother a new car which is modern (say less than 10 years old), safe etc. The challenge is that his mother refuses to use any car that doesn’t have a physical ignition key that you put into a slot and turn. They have another car (X5), but she refuses to drive it as it doesn’t have a key.
So... what is the most modern and safe car that still has an ignition key?
There are no cost constraints. Ideally a German or other luxury brand. It’s a daily driver and grocery getter, so something like a 458 or an Atom wouldn’t be suitable, but literally anything else from hatchback to soft roader to full size SUV to Bentleys and Rolls, 7 series would be considered.
Thoughts appreciated!
Edited by klan8456 on Sunday 6th September 07:55
klan8456 said:
So a bit of a random request:
“What is the most modern and safe car I can buy that still has a physical ignition key?”
A friend wants to buy his mother a new car which is modern (say less than 10 years old), safe etc. The challenge is that his mother refuses to use any car that doesn’t have a physical ignition key that you put into a slot and turn. They have another car (X5), but she refuses to drive it as it doesn’t have a key.
So... what is the most modern and safe car that still has an ignition key?
There are no cost constraints. Ideally a German or other luxury brand. It’s a daily driver and grocery getter, so something like a 458 or an Atom wouldn’t be suitable, but literally anything else from hatchback to soft roader to full size SUV to Bentleys and Rolls, 7 series would be considered.
Thoughts appreciated!
The only newish car that we've bought with one is a Fiat 500. Brilliant car, but probably not what you're looking for.“What is the most modern and safe car I can buy that still has a physical ignition key?”
A friend wants to buy his mother a new car which is modern (say less than 10 years old), safe etc. The challenge is that his mother refuses to use any car that doesn’t have a physical ignition key that you put into a slot and turn. They have another car (X5), but she refuses to drive it as it doesn’t have a key.
So... what is the most modern and safe car that still has an ignition key?
There are no cost constraints. Ideally a German or other luxury brand. It’s a daily driver and grocery getter, so something like a 458 or an Atom wouldn’t be suitable, but literally anything else from hatchback to soft roader to full size SUV to Bentleys and Rolls, 7 series would be considered.
Thoughts appreciated!
Edited by klan8456 on Sunday 6th September 07:55
Nowt queer as folk. Why would anyone only drive cars with physical keys?! 
What a strange requirement.
I don’t have many suggestions, but what about a late classic Defender? I’m not sure it can be classed as modern or, indeed, safe, but it’s certainly under 10 years old. Comes with extra key value too as you inexplicably have a different one to undo the fuel cap.
What a strange requirement.I don’t have many suggestions, but what about a late classic Defender? I’m not sure it can be classed as modern or, indeed, safe, but it’s certainly under 10 years old. Comes with extra key value too as you inexplicably have a different one to undo the fuel cap.
klan8456 said:
...They have another car (X5), but she refuses to drive it as it doesn’t have a key...
That is the strangest thing. Any idea why not? I imagine she not a technical person and likely bases decision making on 'feelings' rather than rational thought, but even still, that is not one that I have heard of before!As for cars that have a key still, the answer is undoubtedly nothing fancy. They will all be keyless or at the very least a fob that goes in a slot.
David87 said:
Nowt queer as folk. Why would anyone only drive cars with physical keys?! What a strange requirement.
I don’t have many suggestions, but what about a late classic Defender? I’m not sure it can be classed as modern or, indeed, safe, but it’s certainly under 10 years old. Comes with extra key value too as you inexplicably have a different one to undo the fuel cap.
If you bought a Defender you would certainly need a spare key, because you would be continually leaving it with garages to be repaired. What a strange requirement.I don’t have many suggestions, but what about a late classic Defender? I’m not sure it can be classed as modern or, indeed, safe, but it’s certainly under 10 years old. Comes with extra key value too as you inexplicably have a different one to undo the fuel cap.
MikeM6 said:
klan8456 said:
...They have another car (X5), but she refuses to drive it as it doesn’t have a key...
That is the strangest thing. Any idea why not? I imagine she not a technical person and likely bases decision making on 'feelings' rather than rational thought, but even still, that is not one that I have heard of before!As for cars that have a key still, the answer is undoubtedly nothing fancy. They will all be keyless or at the very least a fob that goes in a slot.
My friend did offer to just pay for a RR / Bentley and driver but she wants to maintain her own low tech independence...
David87 said:
Nowt queer as folk. Why would anyone only drive cars with physical keys?! What a strange requirement.
I don’t have many suggestions, but what about a late classic Defender? I’m not sure it can be classed as modern or, indeed, safe, but it’s certainly under 10 years old. Comes with extra key value too as you inexplicably have a different one to undo the fuel cap.
Because keyless is a s What a strange requirement.I don’t have many suggestions, but what about a late classic Defender? I’m not sure it can be classed as modern or, indeed, safe, but it’s certainly under 10 years old. Comes with extra key value too as you inexplicably have a different one to undo the fuel cap.
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