Comfort Access - Yes or No?
01-14-2007, 07:11 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i, Alpine White, Beige Ltr, Sport Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Sound, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Steptronic, Nav, Satellite Radio, Split Fold Rear Seats, V1
YES! Most definitely get the option. This is not only very cool but adds lots of enjoyment to owning the car. I am totally spoiled.
01-14-2007, 07:17 PM
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Is it worth $1000? No. Should you get it? Yes. Let me explain. In my opinion, it's one of the dumbest options out there only because it shouldn't be an option. If you don't get CA the simple task of starting the car is a ergonomic nightmare. I wish BMW would either go back to an old fashion key or make CA a standard feature. I have it and love it but I try not to think that I paid $1000 for the option. <_<
01-14-2007, 07:41 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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I have it, and like Imola I love Comfort Access but also think it should be standard in a car of this class - except mine has screwed up in the last couple of days and both of my key fobs will only unlock or lock the car when I'm literally right next to the car. If I move away even five or six feet I'm unable to lock or unlock the car with either key. The fact that it's an issue with both keys tells me the problem is with the car and not the keys. Sadly, this may just be the final straw for me - the key problem is not a big deal in itself, but my car has already spent over 30 days in the shop so far, and my car has just hit six months old. Compound that with some pretty shoddy treatment from one SA (balanced to a degree by some stellar service from the SA I worked with on the last couple of visits) and I'm getting close to the end with this one.
01-14-2007, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ImolaRedM' post='378307' date='Jan 14 2007, 10:17 PM
If you don't get CA the simple task of starting the car is a ergonomic nightmare.
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01-14-2007, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='378313' date='Jan 14 2007, 11:53 PM
Why is that? Seems pretty simple to me. Insert the key while you push the brake, push the start button and the car starts.
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01-14-2007, 09:29 PM
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For 1k no. But I love it when I drive my dad's SL.
It's just cool to see the passenger go ooo ahhh. But is it worth it? If you're too lazy to take the key out of your pocket, why yes!
It's just cool to see the passenger go ooo ahhh. But is it worth it? If you're too lazy to take the key out of your pocket, why yes!
01-14-2007, 09:58 PM
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My Ride: 2013 535i (White with Oyster Interior. Premium Package, Navigation, Technology Pacakge, Park Distance Control, and Rear View Camera)
I agree with most people here. Not worth $1000, but you should get it anyway. BMW should make it as standard equipment.
My gf just bought a Lexus IS250. For a car cost $35,000, it's a standard on all IS.
My gf just bought a Lexus IS250. For a car cost $35,000, it's a standard on all IS.