03-22-2023, 02:30 PM | #1 |
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What key are we getting?
Anyone know if we getting the current key or the new key?
The 2023 X1’s come with the new key. I really like the 2023 keys |
03-22-2023, 02:41 PM | #2 | |
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You would still be getting the usual keys as the MY2023 g80/82 , g42 , etc ones ( meaning the one on the left picture). |
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03-22-2023, 02:44 PM | #3 |
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Its the M key with the M colors that has been around now for quite a few yeas in the first picture.Looks way better than the new M key IMO.The G87 will most likely keep the same key to the end of its production cycle.I don't remember BMW changing a key design during the production run.
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03-22-2023, 04:03 PM | #4 |
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Key number one, though it does have the M tri-colors on the side.
Keys have changed during a vehicle production run. The first BMW to come to mind was the Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Roadster, M Coupe, and E39 LCI. Last edited by T_U_D; 03-22-2023 at 04:15 PM.. Reason: Added photos |
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The first key is my current key but with the M colours on the side. I think the second jet black key looks so much nicer but oh well |
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03-22-2023, 05:54 PM | #7 |
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03-22-2023, 06:41 PM | #8 |
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Aside from the physical key there's also a Digitalkey you can setup.
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03-22-2023, 07:18 PM | #10 |
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It does make the key a bit thicker, but it also restricts one from accidentally pushing buttons within their pocket. I have actually had several clients do that which resulted in opening their trunk lid into a garage door.
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03-22-2023, 07:42 PM | #11 |
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I've had my trunk open about 3-4x from just pocket bumps.
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03-23-2023, 03:18 AM | #12 |
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There are two versions of the standard key fob. There’s the basic one with a black lightweight top and a slightly more premium-feeling one with a heavier silver top. I’ve gotten the better one with all of my G82s, from base to CSL. My G42 (M240i) and G22 (M440i) came with the cheaper-feeling black top key.
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03-23-2023, 12:24 PM | #14 | |
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The black top/buttons appear to be more commonly used on the key I posted a photo of. Edit, I have recently been informed that key #2 will eventually replace key #1 for M Sport, M Performance, and M vehicles. Last edited by T_U_D; 03-23-2023 at 03:13 PM.. |
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03-23-2023, 03:57 PM | #16 |
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"Eventually" is very vague. I am guessing not in this phase of production though.
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03-23-2023, 06:45 PM | #18 | |
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It does not seem to happen at a specific time. It tends to happen when they phase out and the NOS inventory is depleted. Example, a 2002 Z3 had two different styles. It occurred randomly during the last model year. |
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Are we getting the Key card like with the i4?
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03-24-2023, 03:04 PM | #20 |
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Fairly confident in one of the new X5/6 LCI videos I saw that they’d switched keys to the second one shown, which is narrower and all back - likely a scratch magnet over time.
Thing is with the Digital key card and on phone key - keys will lose their relevance/importance over time. I find myself using my phone to tap and enter and start the car more regularly given convenience and having to carry one less thing. |
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03-24-2023, 03:42 PM | #21 | |
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Differences, G05 LCI production does not begin until next month though. G87 production began last December. Makes all the difference in the world. |
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03-24-2023, 03:43 PM | #22 |
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