Will it get push button start?

[EXL_ent_V6]

Will Honda finally step up and add push-button start? Toyota's have 'em on the comparable Camry. My current Nissan Maxima has it. You can even get it on a Nissan Sentra!

I really like the Accord and will probably be downgrading from the Maxima and would definitely consider the new coupe (now that it has more techy toys) if it has the push-button.

It's just not for premium cars anymore - come'on Honda!

[Artema]

My wife's Sentra has the fob which she keeps in her purse, or I keep in my pocket. Then I just turn the key spot and it starts. It's a 2008! I almost got a Maxima or Altima Coupe, just for that, but their disadvantages were too great to get them just for it. I do wish Honda would come up with something similar.

[newfmp3]

I miss several things from my Mazdaspeed 6, AWD and a 6-speed stick shift being the most important. But I was amazed at how long it took us to get used to a key again. The Mazda had keyless start system. Keep the key fob in your pocket, walk up to the door, unlock it with the button on the handle and get in a turn the fake key. When getting out, just turn the car off, and walk away from car, doors locked when it lost contact with the key fob at a certain distance. It was impossible to lock the keys in the car too.

That Mazda was a 2006 and it also had Xenon headlights, better heated seats ( top and bottom both seats) even simple things like auto-down on ALL the windows - Honda can't even get that right.

Since I'm complaining Can we finally get a handle on the trunk lid for opening the trunk. You do not understand how annoying it is to have to reach down and open the trunk from the floor when you have a serious injury. Not to mention the sand/snow and water that gets into it.

[Saywhaat04]

The Honda Crosstour Concept from the NYC autoshow had push button start and keyless access...I'd say since it got the feature the Accord (Probably in either EXL trims, V6 or both) will have push button start.

[Nimoxp]

Originally Posted by EXL_ent_V6

Will Honda finally step up and add push-button start? Toyota's have 'em on the comparable Camry. My current Nissan Maxima has it. You can even get it on a Nissan Sentra!

I really like the Accord and will probably be downgrading from the Maxima and would definitely consider the new coupe (now that it has more techy toys) if it has the push-button.

It's just not for premium cars anymore - come'on Honda!

If Honda doesn't, just upgrade to the new Camry. I wouldn't mind getting one of those again.

[Artema]

Originally Posted by Nimoxp

If Honda doesn't, just upgrade to the new Camry. I wouldn't mind getting one of those again.

Eh, Camry is not what I would call an upgrade. I hate the way it rides.

[Nimoxp]

Originally Posted by Artema

Eh, Camry is not what I would call an upgrade. I hate the way it rides.

The Sport Edition SE actually rides better then the XLE. Much Firmer and great on turns. Compared to Nissan it's a total upgrade in material, and engine lastibility.

[Saywhaat04]

Originally Posted by Nimoxp

The Sport Edition SE actually rides better then the XLE. Much Firmer and great on turns. Compared to Nissan it's a total upgrade in material, and engine lastibility.

lastibility? What in the world...Granted I will say the Camry's engines are better than the current Altima's engines as far as refinement, I can't speak for the upgrades on the 2013 Altima's engines since I haven't driven it yet...but with a projected 37 or 38 mpg highway, the Camry will be at a 2 or 3mpg deficit next to the new Altima.

At first glance, from a design and materials perspective the new Camry looks nice but feel around on some of those materials and compare the Camry to other cars in the class and the Camry comes up short. Autoblog just gave the Camry SEV6 a scathing review, ditto Car and Driver, in a comparison of the Camry SEI4 verses other cars in the class. Camry came next to last in the comparison test getting beat by the likes of the Passat, Accord, Optima and Sonata, only the new Mailbu Eco did worse and C&D pretty stated that if the Malibu had been a regular LT or LTZ model, it would have beat the Camry too. The car was trashed in both reviews for its eccentic interior design and use of inferior interior materials.

Camry's faux leather dashboard looks nice but the center stack is made of brittle plastic that easily scratches. The audio/climate controls with their silver painted finish look and feel cheap, the steering wheel audio controls look like the game controller from my old Play Station, door panels are especially hollow feeling and have bland design and the big "plate" of cheap looking silver plastic that surrounds the shifter of SE models looks awful. Don't even get me started on how Toyota removed the electrolumiscent gauges, rear adjustable headrest and reclining rear seats and replaced them with Entune (decent system) and the ugly tri-tone interior. The new Altima, and even the current Altima has better interior materials.

[Nimoxp]

Originally Posted by Saywhaat04

lastibility? What in the world...Granted I will say the Camry's engines are better than the current Altima's engines as far as refinement, I can't speak for the upgrades on the 2013 Altima's engines since I haven't driven it yet...but with a projected 37 or 38 mpg highway, the Camry will be at a 2 or 3mpg deficit next to the new Altima.

At first glance, from a design and materials perspective the new Camry looks nice but feel around on some of those materials and compare the Camry to other cars in the class and the Camry comes up short. Autoblog just gave the Camry SEV6 a scathing review, ditto Car and Driver, in a comparison of the Camry SEI4 verses other cars in the class. Camry came next to last in the comparison test getting beat by the likes of the Passat, Accord, Optima and Sonata, only the new Mailbu Eco did worse and C&D pretty stated that if the Malibu had been a regular LT or LTZ model, it would have beat the Camry too. The car was trashed in both reviews for its eccentic interior design and use of inferior interior materials.

Camry's faux leather dashboard looks nice but the center stack is made of brittle plastic that easily scratches. The audio/climate controls with their silver painted finish look and feel cheap, the steering wheel audio controls look like the game controller from my old Play Station, door panels are especially hollow feeling and have bland design and the big "plate" of cheap looking silver plastic that surrounds the shifter of SE models looks awful. Don't even get me started on how Toyota removed the electrolumiscent gauges, rear adjustable headrest and reclining rear seats and replaced them with Entune (decent system) and the ugly tri-tone interior. The new Altima, and even the current Altima has better interior materials.

Yes, that's nice and all, but man Toyota engines are bullet proof. Love the car. The new camry could look better though, but meh. It's mostly the side view they should have improved. By the way, I'm comparing the 2012 camry to the 2010 Maxima if you bothered reading the thread. Speaking of cheap steering wheel, the Maxima is a laugh. Material in the Maxima double laugh.

I was giving him my my opinion, since he's may be looking for a new car. I didn't say you had to like it. It's basically me telling him to take a look at it on his search since he mentioned the camry.

I'm glad you enjoy your magazine stats and so on (hey I read them to) but when it comes down to me sitting and test driving the cars, all those opinions, mean nothing to me.

[Maestro96]

Originally Posted by Nimoxp

Yes, that's nice and all, but man Toyota engines are bullet proof. Love the car. The new camry could look better though, but meh. It's mostly the side view they should have improved. By the way, I'm comparing the 2012 camry to the 2010 Maxima if you bothered reading the thread. Speaking of cheap steering wheel, the Maxima is a laugh. Material in the Maxima double laugh.

I was giving him my my opinion, since he's may be looking for a new car. I didn't say you had to like it. It's basically me telling him to take a look at it on his search since he mentioned the camry.

I'm glad you enjoy your magazine stats and so on (hey I read them to) but when it comes down to me sitting and test driving the cars, all those opinions, mean nothing to me.

I have driven the SE and can vouch for its firm ride and great engine. That engine is torque and unlike the accord takes off. The Camry SE may not be as good a car as Accord but its rock solid and would be my choice if I were to switch from coupe to sedan.

[Danielc409]

I'm not sure what the excitement about push buttons are, especially if you are still turning a fake key.

[Saywhaat04]

Originally Posted by Nimoxp

Yes, that's nice and all, but man Toyota engines are bullet proof. Love the car. The new camry could look better though, but meh. It's mostly the side view they should have improved. By the way, I'm comparing the 2012 camry to the 2010 Maxima if you bothered reading the thread. Speaking of cheap steering wheel, the Maxima is a laugh. Material in the Maxima double laugh.

I was giving him my my opinion, since he's may be looking for a new car. I didn't say you had to like it. It's basically me telling him to take a look at it on his search since he mentioned the camry.

I'm glad you enjoy your magazine stats and so on (hey I read them to) but when it comes down to me sitting and test driving the cars, all those opinions, mean nothing to me.

Wait a second. This is a forum, you've got the right to like what you like and vice versa...its really not that serious. Just because I disagree, doesn't mean I discounted what you said.

And considering the Magazine writers are professionals, I tend to put more weight into what they have to say than most others, but like you, I go out, I drive em all and I make my own decision, I think most folks would do that.

[EXL_ent_V6]

I mentioned the Camry as a comparison to the Accord. I would NEVER buy a Toyota. In my opinion they are so bland and boring. It's is however a comparable car to the Accord.
Regarding the Maxima - the finish and materials are so much nicer than any Honda I've ever seen. Not sure where the comparison came from on that saying its terrible... it's the same interior as the G37 (almost identical with a few small changes that make it "nissan" vs. "infiniti") which receives continuous raves from auto reviewers.

-DANIEL- I agree not much point to keyless if you still have to turn a "fake" key. I dont know what cars have that vs the actual push button start. I love keeping my keys in my laptop bag.. getting into my car and pushing that "START" button (no fake turning of a fake key). Push it again to turn it off. The hard part is having to take the keys out to open the door to my house. lol. (I found a nice keyless entry system though that will fix that problem! only problem is it's $250!)

[ElectricFuzz]

Originally Posted by Danielc409

I'm not sure what the excitement about push buttons are, especially if you are still turning a fake key.

Convenience. You can get in your car and start it without having to take your keys out of your pocket.

[Artema]

Originally Posted by ElectricFuzz

Convenience. You can get in your car and start it without having to take your keys out of your pocket.

Agreed. I couldn't care less if it is a button or something I turn. The key has not left my pocket. When I got this Honda I several times almost left the key in the car because I was used to not using one.