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Old 07-27-2006, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by laet' post='315886' date='Jul 27 2006, 01:43 PM
I've finally made up my mind on interior and exterior options. Now I'm trying to decide if I should drop the Steptronic for the Comfort Access. I had a manual trans before I loved it except for when there was traffic to deal with. The cost to drop the steptronic would cover the cost of the comfort access.

What do you suggest and why?

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The steptronic is a fine tranny and every bit as fast as the manual and SMG. Put it in sport and the E60 is lively.

I don't have comfort access and didn't it was worth $1000. The keyfob is small and easy to use. I got a few options and CA was down my list. I'd add HUD before CA.


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Old 07-27-2006, 01:13 PM
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Steptronic all the way! Who needs comfort access? If I had to, I'd open it with the key, but I would get Steptronic - its a top notch gearbox.
Old 07-27-2006, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ronald_adi' post='315892' date='Jul 27 2006, 01:51 PM
if u drop steptronic, you also loose the DS (Sport mode) correct? And i think u really really need sport mode. i use it very often to kick down when overtaking.
I don't think so... I have both Step and Sport mode.

EDIT: Never mind ^^^... I misunderstood your statement. Yes, if you drop step, then you don't have sport.
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In answer to your question... step over comfort access any day.
Old 07-27-2006, 01:50 PM
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Those who don't have Comfort Access don't understand how convenient (and cool!) it is. I have manual with Comfort Access and would not change.
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I vote for Comfort Access.. Like AP Sales said its really convenient and cool. Trust me you can't go wrong with it
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='315937' date='Jul 27 2006, 01:51 PM
The steptronic is a fine tranny and every bit as fast as the manual and SMG. Put it in sport and the E60 is lively.

I don't have comfort access and didn't it was worth $1000. The keyfob is small and easy to use. I got a few options and CA was down my list. I'd add HUD before CA.
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I'm with you a 100%. I'd go for Step and HUD before CA. Is it that hard to push one button and turn a key?
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Pick Steptronic. How hard is to push a button on the remote to open the door and put the remote in the slot to start the car?

When you drive a manual, you have to change gears all the time, that is a lot of work. If this is your fun car, the answer might be different.

Those who don't have Comfort Access don't understand how convenient (and cool!) it is. I have manual with Comfort Access and would not change.
It's 90% "Cool" factor, and 10% convenient. I am willing to keep $1000 bucks in my pocket.
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Although, I agree with most about getting the step rather than the CA, I only drive manuals so in my case I would pick Comfort access. If I rather drive a auto then I would pic Steptronic.
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