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Siwsan

(27,893 posts)
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 11:38 AM Jul 2025

Forgot to update on my 'new' car adjustment

I am now fully conditioned to the 'no key' ignition. Earlier I freaked out when it wouldn't start but it reminded me to step on the brake before hitting the button. Lesson learned. I am ALMOST adept at using the back up camera. It's nice that the car reminds me to not forget any purchases I put on the back seat or alerts me I'm getting too close to something. There are STILL more handy dandy things that I haven't either discovered or fully utilized. Oh, and I still haven't hit 50,000 miles.

I do, sometimes, feel the need to pinch myself because I still can't believe I stumbled on such terrific bargain. I almost enjoy driving.

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Forgot to update on my 'new' car adjustment (Original Post) Siwsan Jul 2025 OP
Subaru? we can do it Jul 2025 #1
Chevy Equinox Siwsan Jul 2025 #2
I bought an Equinox two years ago. lastlib Jul 2025 #5
The very first time I drove a car with keyless ignition Shambala Jul 2025 #3
I actually prefer keys, too Siwsan Jul 2025 #4

Siwsan

(27,893 posts)
2. Chevy Equinox
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 11:46 AM
Jul 2025

I never realized how many are on the road until I started to think about getting one.

And I always feel good driving a Chevrolet in Flint, even though most of my family worked at 'The Buick'.

Shambala

(292 posts)
3. The very first time I drove a car with keyless ignition
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 12:14 PM
Jul 2025

was a rental on a trip to visit my daughter. I stopped a couple of times on the way to her place looking for snacks she wanted and it wasn’t until the third stop that realized that the button I was pressing only turned off the radio and not the car. 😅 I prefer keys.

Siwsan

(27,893 posts)
4. I actually prefer keys, too
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 12:35 PM
Jul 2025

Now I keep the fob and my keys connected to and slid inside which ever bag I'm carrying. Usually the black one. I don't have to dig around and can actually just plop the bag down on the passenger seat to have it power to the ignition button.

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