What exactly is comfot access?
02-27-2006, 10:48 PM
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Hey I am currently going to place an order on a Alpine white 550i with M package, im contemplating getting comfort access, but can somebody please explaint me exactly what it is?
02-27-2006, 10:52 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Aluminum Cube Trim, M Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, Head Up Display, Steptronic, Comfort Seats, Rear Heated Seats, Through Load, Park Distance Control, Navigation , HK Logic 7, etc
Originally Posted by lilhit' post='247119' date='Feb 28 2006, 01:48 AM
Hey I am currently going to place an order on a Alpine white 550i with M package, im contemplating getting comfort access, but can somebody please explaint me exactly what it is?
02-28-2006, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Trev550i' post='247121' date='Feb 28 2006, 08:52 AM
??? Did you do a search on here? Basically it means you just keep the keyfob in your pocket and walk up to your car and as you lift up to open the locked door, it opens. Any door, as well as trunk. Memory options etc. You just push the start button with your foot on the brake and drive away. It is almost my favorite option. I have had my new 550 less then a week and I love it. Just order it trust me!!
02-28-2006, 04:02 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
Comfort Seats
Navigation
Folding rear seats
My parents have it on their new 325i.
You can leave the key in your pocket, or purse.... and when you approach the car, the key communicates with the car by radio. The car recognizes the key, and when you reach for the front door handles, the car unlocks.
To start the car, you simply have the key inside the car, and press the Start button.
To lock the car you can use the key remote, as normal.... or you can simply touch your finger to the door handle.
On the 325i, if you hold your finger on the door handle to lock.... the mirrors fold in, as well.
Lastly, if you leave the key inside the trunk, and close the trunk.... it will automatically re-open, preventing lock outs.
This is a cool feature, although it can get annoying when valet parking, if you forget the key is in your pocket. I have left my parents 325i with the valets before, and kept the key.... so they had to come find me.
Also, the comfort access keys don't have recharging batteries, so you have to change batteries in them every few months or year, or so.... but the dealer should take care of this at service time.
You can leave the key in your pocket, or purse.... and when you approach the car, the key communicates with the car by radio. The car recognizes the key, and when you reach for the front door handles, the car unlocks.
To start the car, you simply have the key inside the car, and press the Start button.
To lock the car you can use the key remote, as normal.... or you can simply touch your finger to the door handle.
On the 325i, if you hold your finger on the door handle to lock.... the mirrors fold in, as well.
Lastly, if you leave the key inside the trunk, and close the trunk.... it will automatically re-open, preventing lock outs.
This is a cool feature, although it can get annoying when valet parking, if you forget the key is in your pocket. I have left my parents 325i with the valets before, and kept the key.... so they had to come find me.
Also, the comfort access keys don't have recharging batteries, so you have to change batteries in them every few months or year, or so.... but the dealer should take care of this at service time.
02-28-2006, 06:07 AM
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It also changes all the pre-sets depending on which key gets to the car first...If your spouse also has a key and they get to the car before you, eventhough you're driving it will program the seats, radio, steeringwheel, mirrors, etc. to their key which can be a little anoying.
Comfort access, sport, and L7 are the best options in my opinion.
Comfort access, sport, and L7 are the best options in my opinion.
02-28-2006, 07:47 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Aluminum Cube Trim, M Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, Head Up Display, Steptronic, Comfort Seats, Rear Heated Seats, Through Load, Park Distance Control, Navigation , HK Logic 7, etc
Originally Posted by OliverB' post='247127' date='Feb 28 2006, 03:18 AM
Yep, nice gadget, but ... 1.000 ? ($1.200) !
02-28-2006, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Trev550i' post='247304' date='Feb 28 2006, 12:47 PM
Best 1200 I spent last week!
But sure, it is nice. Enjoy now that you have it!
02-28-2006, 08:34 AM
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My Ride: 2013 535i (White with Oyster Interior. Premium Package, Navigation, Technology Pacakge, Park Distance Control, and Rear View Camera)
It's a nice gadget to have for $120 not $1200. It should be included in premium package.
02-28-2006, 09:02 AM
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My Ride: 530i, Sport Package, Premium Package, Navigation.
Originally Posted by Freewilly' post='247322' date='Feb 28 2006, 09:34 AM
It's a nice gadget to have for $120 not $1200. It should be included in premium package.
02-28-2006, 05:44 PM
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My Ride: 550i delivery end of Feb. 2006
Jet Black| Black Interior| Sports Package| Manual | Cold Weather| Comfort Access| Sun Shades| Premium Sound Package | Sat. Radio| M Aero Kit | Rear Spoiler
I have to say it is definetly one of my favorite options that I got. Just makes life that much easier 