opening boot from the inside possible?
01-05-2005, 12:29 PM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
Waiting for trunkopener button from Hobi :)
I would love to have that button.. But at what price????? 
01-05-2005, 01:41 PM
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I know I asked this question before but I can't remember the answers so I'll ask it again:
What is the big deal with the inside trunk release button? I've had one on all three of my 5-series cars over the years and can honestly say I've only used the button a small handful of times. My trunk locks with the car so if the car is unlocked, I simply open the trunk from the handle. If my car is locked, I've already got a button in my hand (the key) so I can open it that way.
One scenario I can see that I'm not covering is if I'm in the car and I want to open the trunk for someone else. If that's the case, they can open it with the exterior handle. You can bet that I'll still jump out of the car to close the lid using the inside handle!
What is the big deal with the inside trunk release button? I've had one on all three of my 5-series cars over the years and can honestly say I've only used the button a small handful of times. My trunk locks with the car so if the car is unlocked, I simply open the trunk from the handle. If my car is locked, I've already got a button in my hand (the key) so I can open it that way.
One scenario I can see that I'm not covering is if I'm in the car and I want to open the trunk for someone else. If that's the case, they can open it with the exterior handle. You can bet that I'll still jump out of the car to close the lid using the inside handle!
01-05-2005, 02:20 PM
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I have it, never use it, always click on the key button.
I don't think BMW would dare to release a car without it in the US, even the cheapest cars have it, not a big deal about it
I don't think BMW would dare to release a car without it in the US, even the cheapest cars have it, not a big deal about it
01-05-2005, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Jan 5 2005, 11:41 PM
I know I asked this question before but I can't remember the answers so I'll ask it again:
What is the big deal with the inside trunk release button?
What is the big deal with the inside trunk release button?
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01-05-2005, 04:25 PM
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Other than those situations, I have to open/close my trunks each I cross border between Singapore and Malaysia for custom checks. They won't do it for you for a good reason. So, I stop the car, open the boots, take my time to get off the car. When I get to the trunk, they are usually done with the work. I close it and off I go.
In my previous car, I always double pulled the handle to open my door, and then only to find the trunk still locked. Not sure if E60 behaves the same.
So I made sure I have it with the E60.
In my previous car, I always double pulled the handle to open my door, and then only to find the trunk still locked. Not sure if E60 behaves the same.
So I made sure I have it with the E60.
01-05-2005, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Guest_Stranger_*' date='Jan 6 2005, 02:25 AM
In my previous car, I always double pulled the handle to open my door, and then only to find the trunk still locked. Not sure if E60 behaves the same.
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01-05-2005, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Jan 5 2005, 06:47 PM
[quote name='Rudy' date='Jan 5 2005, 11:41 PM']I know I asked this question before but I can't remember the answers so I'll ask it again:
What is the big deal with the inside trunk release button?
What is the big deal with the inside trunk release button?
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[/quote]So your car not only does not have the inside trunk release button but also does not have the button on the key to open the trunk?? Do you have to use the key?
01-05-2005, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Wiu-Bimmer' date='Jan 6 2005, 04:45 AM
So your car not only does not have the inside trunk release button but also does not have the button on the key to open the trunk?? Do you have to use the key?
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01-05-2005, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Jan 5 2005, 10:53 PM
I do have the button on the key, but while the key is in ignition it gets charged. And while it gets charged it doesn't work.
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01-05-2005, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Jan 5 2005, 11:21 PM
[quote name='Iceman' date='Jan 5 2005, 10:53 PM']I do have the button on the key, but while the key is in ignition it gets charged. And while it gets charged it doesn't work.
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