Is the 2005 retractable key too bulky?
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Is the 2005 retractable key too bulky?
I need honest objective opinions from the owners of the retractable key. I'm considering buying the 2005 key. It's a very cool key I like it a lot but do you owners of that key feel it's too bulky for you pockets?
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I have the '04 separate key/fob setup, and I also tried out the '05 flip key/fob combo when I was testing driving a 05. I'd say it's definitely less bulky than the separate key and fob that the 04's use.
but I think I'll save meself 150 bucks and just use what I have now, the cool factor and the slightly smaller size don't matter to me much :o
but I think I'll save meself 150 bucks and just use what I have now, the cool factor and the slightly smaller size don't matter to me much :o
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I just bought the 2005 key and its definitely worth the money. Much less bulky than the seperate key and remote fob. I would say with the key retracted, it is almost as big as just the 04 remote part, not even counting the key.
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They won't do an exchange. If you have an 04 you have to buy the 05 key. My dealership cut the key for me free, but I programmed it myself (took 5 mins).
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Originally Posted by oryas
I need honest objective opinions from the owners of the retractable key. I'm considering buying the 2005 key. It's a very cool key I like it a lot but do you owners of that key feel it's too bulky for you pockets?
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Originally Posted by oryas
I need honest objective opinions from the owners of the retractable key. I'm considering buying the 2005 key. It's a very cool key I like it a lot but do you owners of that key feel it's too bulky for you pockets?
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bought the 05 key. was a lot of money, probaly didn't need it. but it is a lot less bulky and feels good in the pocket(plus i like to open then close it, makes a cool clicky sound . I carry my keys around 365 days a year almost and having one less thing to worry about is always a plus (04 = 2 piece, well you get the picture)
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Originally Posted by cas2themoe
I didnt know you could program it yourself. SWEET! I'm getting one now! Can anyone direct me to a site where I can get it cheap?
it is an even better price if you become a gold member (free just email your username to email address on the website)
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Originally Posted by spool up
i couldn't resist taking it apart....
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I have the retractable key... It is less bulky that the key and remote that came with our Mazda 6.. We love the "flick key" - "Don't mess with me I have a flick key".. Could become better known than "make my day" or "that's not a knife - THIS is a knife!" :D
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