Discussion
I'm not the only one who thinks it looks silly!
http://www.findaporsche.com/2012/02/new-porsche-91...
http://www.findaporsche.com/2012/02/new-porsche-91...
doneitnow said:
Is there a good reason why Porsche insist on using big old fashioned keys?
The 991 keys are not big and old fashioned, they are relatively small and horribly blingy. They are also quite susceptible to damage.I fell on my keys during the icy weather and scuffed the chrome bit on th 991 keys, it wasn't very tough and looked horrible afterwards. Unfortnately it wasn't MY 991, it was OPC Nottingham's, though they were very good about it.
Interesting, all my other vehicles including my vans don't have the old fashioned metal bit sticking out the end, hence me wondering why Porsche keys (obviously the 991 excluded now) do, I thought they might of had some proof that the old fashioned type were higher security or something. And yep agree, don't like the new type.
doneitnow said:
Interesting, all my other vehicles including my vans don't have the old fashioned metal bit sticking out the end, hence me wondering why Porsche keys (obviously the 991 excluded now) do, I thought they might of had some proof that the old fashioned type were higher security or something. And yep agree, don't like the new type.
I much prefer it to my Range Rover key. It doesn't go in a keyhole it just needs to be in your pocket. Trouble is, it weighs the same as a medium-sized dog and if you don't want to have the hefty thing in your pocket it needs to go somewhere with your other keys where they rattle about and scratch whatever they are near. Ideally there would be a hole in the dashboard where it could be poked and then twisted to start the engine (instead of having a separate button).
Manks said:
I much prefer it to my Range Rover key. It doesn't go in a keyhole it just needs to be in your pocket.
Trouble is, it weighs the same as a medium-sized dog and if you don't want to have the hefty thing in your pocket it needs to go somewhere with your other keys where they rattle about and scratch whatever they are near. Ideally there would be a hole in the dashboard where it could be poked and then twisted to start the engine (instead of having a separate button).
I have that with my RR key, but just leave it in my pocket at all times, but we have the keyless entry which obviously makes it easier as you don't have to use it. Have to agree though that the black glossy plastic is sTrouble is, it weighs the same as a medium-sized dog and if you don't want to have the hefty thing in your pocket it needs to go somewhere with your other keys where they rattle about and scratch whatever they are near. Ideally there would be a hole in the dashboard where it could be poked and then twisted to start the engine (instead of having a separate button).
te and scuffs and scratches unless you keep it in a hermetically sealed, air suspended environment.
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