I recently drove a Lexus. It was the “grey” model, I believe. I’m cautious when driving an unfamiliar car, so I can’t tell you how fast it goes from 0 to 100. I guess it was nice to drive. But what blew me away was the keyless ignition system:

I put a key fob in my pocket. Sitting in the driver’s seat, I pushed the start button to turn the car on. When I got to the parking lot I pushed the button again to turn the car off. Walking away, I had to touch the fob again to lock the car.

Half an hour latter I trudge toward the car, loaded down with groceries. The door automatically unlock as I approach. I still have to open the door, but depositing the groceries is easy. I’m back on the road without once having to squeeze my fingers into my tight jeans.

Since I bike to work I’m always having to fiddle with locks: bike locks, house doors, storage locker codes, office radio cards, etc. If I could have keyless entry to all of them it would be like a dream.