Folding Keys?

pertuan · 24-02-2006, 08:25 PM

Hi guys,

I tried using the search but the words "key" and "fob" were too short for the search.

Anyway... Is there a folding key available for the LS Focus? I think I remember someone saying the Mazda3 key could be used?

Thanks,

Martyvan · 25-02-2006, 01:01 AM

Correct me if im wrong, but the xr5 will have them??? So maybe they will become available... Best thing about flippy keys is that they dont do damage to pockets...!

FOCUSonTHIS · 25-02-2006, 01:48 AM

XR5 does have them....so just wait and also save. Will cost a mint

Danny · 25-02-2006, 11:30 AM

VW, have them as an "option" on the Golf. So maybe its something ford could look into.

pertuan · 25-02-2006, 01:00 PM

I think they should offer it as an option. I mean the key is HUGE! Well, not the key part... the ob part is huge. How much extra does it cost to manuacture a folding key anyway?

The XR5 key will cost an arm an a leg I'm sure.

zetec · 26-02-2006, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pertuan

I think they should offer it as an option. I mean the key is HUGE! Well, not the key part... the ob part is huge. How much extra does it cost to manuacture a folding key anyway?

The XR5 key will cost an arm an a leg I'm sure.

The age old eternal question... it might only cost say $20 more for the manufacturer (I have no idea, might be $100 or more!!)... try multiplying that $20 by 200,000 cars per year in a small plant, you soon see that 's either 4 million less profit for the company (wow, that's suddenly huge!!!) or it's a higher price for the customer.

$20, I'd pay that right? Sure, now take the key fob and the 25 extra items you'd "pay for" that you wish were in the car and suddenly your $22,000 family car has grown to $23,000 ans is no longer so well priced... it loses that initial impact. Not everyone would "pay for" all those 25 items, so it's probably better to err on the safe side of expensive.

I imagine it's a tough decision for manufacturers to make, how far do you go? Personally, it's cool, but probably not necessary.

pertuan · 26-02-2006, 07:47 PM

Oh I didnt mean for the manufacturer to include it in the price. It was more a general wondering-ment (is that even a word? :P) than anything else really. But the other reason why I ask is whether it justifies the amount we would have to pay for a folding (or replacement) key.

Either way, I'd like to look into getting a folding key so I dont end up with holes in my pockets. lol

FOCUSonTHIS · 26-02-2006, 07:52 PM

Some guys like holes in their pockets lol

pertuan · 26-02-2006, 08:10 PM

I only like holes if they were caused by too many 100 dollar notes in my pockets. This hasnt occured yet :P

Martyvan · 26-02-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FOCUSonTHIS

Some guys like holes in their pockets lol

Thats in their jacket pockets, they dont wear anything underneath.... Did someone say Hyde Park?