Voted for Push Start. At first, I too wasn't liking it thinking of possibilities of missing the key fob. Moreover, the conventional way of starting the car is missed. However, started liking it of late for it's smartness, luxury and fool proof mechanism. Moreover, we got to keep up with the growing technological world
Pros -
- No need to take out the keys either to unlock or start the car. Let that just be in the pocket
- Don't have to search for the key hole, happens at times in nights.
- Show off the smartness your car carries, as a car enthusiast
- No need to ensure whether we locked the car or not. At times, we panic whether we locked the car or not, after walking away for miles or while sitting inside the movie hall. Yep, most of us do, especially us!
- Can "never" lock your car with key inside, even if you would want to.
- Engine stalled? No need to switch off and on again. Just a push of button.
- Don't look back and take out your remote to lock the car, just walk away!
- No need to search for the keys and unlock when carrying heavy luggage or shopping bags. Just open the doors are trunk.
Cons -
- Chances of slipping the key from the pocket while inside the car. Got to be careful or keep it in a desired spot.
- If kept somewhere or slipped, should remember to walk out with the key. I feel, it's a reasonable expectation from the user as it's not enough for just the key to be smart, user should as well.
I believe, Cons are negligible and manageable, thinking of Pros.
There is another funny thing regarding Push-Button mechanism in Honda City I-vtec (2014) i.e once the remote is 81cm away from the car, it shall unlock by itself. Anyone who has that remote can unlock it. I somehow find the key-start much more friendly and safe.
I doubt of such a possibility. 81 cms are just around the car and having someone driving it out is merely possible, unless one is attacked. That be the case, neither Remote or Manually key will help. Moreover, I think the key should be present inside for the engine to continually work. Else, it would have been a disaster by now.
I have installed Smart Key Push button engine start with Auto window roll back and using it since couple od months. Found really good to use it instead of key start. With this feature you are not worry whether ur doors are locked or not it automatically locks door when u shut off ur engine
So its good product and now in many cars push button system is coming.
OT - @Anurag - Which car and how much did you have to spend for this set up?