3 Series has better key features
06-28-2005, 05:46 AM
#11
Members
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Singapore
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ISUK' date='Jun 28 2005, 05:18 AM
[quote name='m630' date='Jun 27 2005, 12:25 PM']i actually think this feature is counter-intuitive as you still need to put the access card into the dash...
[snapback]143558[/snapback]
[/quote]
Originally Posted by DR.Z' date='Jun 28 2005, 05:28 AM
Having owned a few 3 series I can tell you the quality of the apointments on the 5 are of much higher quality.
The 3 may have the new start PB , the 5 will also, but I hardly can say I miss it on my 2004 .
The 5 is head and sholders ahead of the 3 in quality , but the 3's sure a blast to drive.
DR.Z
The 3 may have the new start PB , the 5 will also, but I hardly can say I miss it on my 2004 .
The 5 is head and sholders ahead of the 3 in quality , but the 3's sure a blast to drive.
DR.Z
[snapback]143562[/snapback]
06-28-2005, 05:55 AM
#12
Members
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: X3 | 3.0 | 6-speed manual
Originally Posted by ISUK' date='Jun 27 2005, 05:18 PM
but it is just a marketing gimmick with no real added value over a conventional key/ignition lock system.
[snapback]143558[/snapback]
At this point, I don't view having to put a key into the steering column and turn it an "inconvenience." Maybe 5 years from now I'll say, "Gee how did I ever live without this" like I now say about an ice maker in my fridge, garage door openers, and a lawn service to cut the grass
Plus it's not like even Comfort Access is some huge luxury innovation -- it's been on the Toyota Prius for 2 years now.
06-28-2005, 06:04 AM
#13
Senior Members
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Boston,MA
Posts: 807
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2003 X5 3.0----->gone
2004 Porsche Cayenne S : Gemballa front and back bodykit, fabspeed bypass pipes, Gemballa exhaust pipes, full option, 20" factory sport design rims------>gone
2005 545i 6-spd manual---->de-badged, CDV removal, Autosolutions short shift kit, resonator removal, premium package, PDC, xenon, almost full options, hardwire V1 install ....looking for mods...
2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
Wow...I like the new key on the 3 series...however.....there is no way u can compete a 3 series against a 5....and i'll take the bigger brother anytime.
But that feature is neat IMO.
But that feature is neat IMO.
06-28-2005, 06:08 AM
#14
Members
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 525d, Silver Grey, Beige Leather, PDC, Sun Blinds
On Order LCI 523iA, Jet Black, Beige Leather, Heated Seats, Rear Sun Blinds, Bluetooth, M Steering Wheel
I Agree, my wife?s ?15,000 Renault scenic has keyless entry & ignition, it's great, along with auto lights & wipers real fly n' forget 
! Not the preserve of the luxury end at all, BMW are just being tight. . Okay so I accept that the handling of the scenic isn't great 
! Not the preserve of the luxury end at all, BMW are just being tight. . Okay so I accept that the handling of the scenic isn't great
06-28-2005, 01:13 PM
#17
Contributors
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MIAMI B*CH
Posts: 6,959
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by BullMkt' date='Jun 27 2005, 07:16 PM
Just checked out my buddy's brand new 06 3-Series and for a key, he has a cartridge that looks like a standard alarm remote which is inserted into a slot (much like a key).? On top of that, it has a really trick feature: push button ignition!!!? What gives...I spend almost $60K for my 06 530i and I get a standard turn-key system and he spends $37K and gets this!?!?? How does that make sense?!?? Okay, I'll stop whining now...
[snapback]143473[/snapback]
WHO CARES??? about e90 it is not e60!!! OK?
If you use it alone cool or w your girlfriend but for a family its b$ I would spare at least 12.000 ? if I choose the e90 but no thanks.
If you guys think E60 is cheap buy a BENTLEY
06-28-2005, 02:34 PM
#18
Members
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sweden
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: '05 525iA, silvergray, steptronic, Active steering, PDC, sport seats, beige dakotaleather, poppel trim, M-sport steering wheel, star spoke 123, xenon lights, large clima, cruise control.
I don?t understand comfort access, it isn?t hard to do it with the key and I?m lazy and like new things, but that 
I want a real comfort access when you can start the car with the remotekey (steptronic needed I suppose) so you can let the car go on MAX air condition for a while before you step in to an otherwise hot car. And in the winter to get the windows icefree faster.
I want a real comfort access when you can start the car with the remotekey (steptronic needed I suppose) so you can let the car go on MAX air condition for a while before you step in to an otherwise hot car. And in the winter to get the windows icefree faster.
06-28-2005, 02:38 PM
#19
Senior Members
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: New Jersey, USA
Posts: 536
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
E60 has many aspects that make the E60 an E60. Comfort access is a nice thing to have since more luxury and sports sedans are going to incorporate that into their cars in the next 2 - 3 yrs. Being that BMW is a trend setter, it would be nice to see these kind of things in them, but of course Mercedes beats out BMW in many luxury options. Comfort access was avialable on the S-class 3 yrs ago though 
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rackhacker9275
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
26
04-16-2015 08:13 AM