One thing I like Passat over E90 (and it is the only item)

youngtechman · 12-05-2005, 04:04 PM

I just see the new VW Passat ad on TV. Only thing I like it over our E90 is .........After you instead your key fob, you push it in to start the car.

I think it make more sence to push the key fob to start the car other then push the "Start".
I am talking car without CA here.

Anyone feel the same?

(and thats the only item I like it over our lovely E90)

bimmer4me · 12-05-2005, 04:07 PM

N/A for me. I have Comfort Access....a standard feature on my friend's Toyota Prius and my girlfriend's Suzuki Grand Vitara. Both of those cars are under $23K here in the US. Just thought I would mention that.

David328M-Sport · 12-05-2005, 04:10 PM

I believe that BMW's thinking here is not so much convenience with the remote/start button combo but heritage.

I dont mind the current arrangement as I insert the remote, open the sunroof (wether permitting of course) to air out the car, press the accept button and put seat belt on. Then I am ready to start the car. EASY!!!

cto702 · 12-05-2005, 08:17 PM

I think they should make comfort access standard on the bmw's. Its an add on that I am glad to have picked when building my car. Makes a lot easier and you don't have to worry about scratching your paint on your car with the keys on those late dark nights

theclay · 12-05-2005, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cto702

I think they should make comfort access standard on the bmw's. Its an add on that I am glad to have picked when building my car. Makes a lot easier and you don't have to worry about scratching your paint on your car with the keys on those late dark nights

What keys? I don't have CA and I just hit a button and the door unlocks. My thumb gets soar though, maybe I should have got CA.

ward · 12-05-2005, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by theclay

What keys? I don't have CA and I just hit a button and the door unlocks. My thumb gets soar though, maybe I should have got CA.

jeez how long are you pressing the thing down?

Xens · 12-05-2005, 09:38 PM

I like having to turn the key and I like the old key design better, even on a Ferrari I would have preferred to not have the engine button. Can't a guy like twisting things?

wchew · 12-05-2005, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by theclay

My thumb gets soar though, maybe I should have got CA.

Sarcasm at its best.

db17k · 12-05-2005, 11:00 PM

wow, that was really hard to understand. gawd

E90-4life · 12-05-2005, 11:03 PM

if you have comfort acess, then I'm afraid you're just laaaaaazzzzzyyyyy.

CALIF65GM · 12-05-2005, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

if you have comfort acess, then I'm afraid you're just laaaaaazzzzzyyyyy.

Lazy it is then.

LEDZEP · 12-06-2005, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by theclay

What keys? I don't have CA and I just hit a button and the door unlocks. My thumb gets soar though, maybe I should have got CA.

How high does you thumb soar? Above the clouds? Is this a metaphysical experience, or do you have a medical problem?

...sore.

06graphite · 12-06-2005, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

How high does you thumb soar? Above the clouds? Is this a metaphysical experience, or do you have a medical problem?

...sore.

Glad to see you're an equal oportunity wise ass!

JamieA · 12-06-2005, 08:51 AM

As soon as I saw that stupid button, I though "I have to get CA". CA should be standard in my view.

I agree with Xens, twisting things is so much more satisfying... lol

SiR · 12-06-2005, 12:43 PM

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shuzmaker · 12-06-2005, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by youngtechman

I think it make more sence to push the key fob to start the car other then push the "Start".

Anyone feel the same?

I've gotten used to this strange quirk, but the problem is when you valet your precious E90.

I have valet a few times and each time I had to explain to the valet how to remove the VALET key.... what a hassle.

Comfort Access come wit a different valet key, yes?

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D&G · 12-06-2005, 03:14 PM

I think the only improvement is to have a smart key just like E class Mercedez and Lexus IS350. Don't need to feed any keyfob to the car but just press the start button to start the car.

theclay · 12-06-2005, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

How high does you thumb soar? Above the clouds? Is this a metaphysical experience, or do you have a medical problem?

...sore.

I can't believe you caught that. I take that back. I can't believe I used the wrong sore.

The pain in my thumb must be causing me to use verbs where adjectives are needed. I really need CA before I fall apart.

poldim · 12-06-2005, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer4me

N/A for me. I have Comfort Access....

Likewise

JamieA · 12-07-2005, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by D&G

I think the only improvement is to have a smart key just like E class Mercedez and Lexus IS350. Don't need to feed any keyfob to the car but just press the start button to start the car.

Isn't this what Comfort Access is? Or at least half of CA if the Merc system does not recognise you when you go to open the door or boot.

poldim · 12-07-2005, 04:10 PM

My post September built car doesnt require key to open driver's door, passenger door, or trunk. Just pull and open.

Nice feature I found yesterday. I walked out of the car and slid my finger accross the door handle to lock it. It didnt lock. I did it again, still nothing. I just check my pockets for my keys and dont feel them, look inside they are on the seat. I grab the key, slid my finger accross, and viola, doors lock.

Smart little bimmer...

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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	I believe that BMW's thinking here is not so much convenience with the remote/start button combo but heritage. I dont mind the current arrangement as I insert the remote, open the sunroof (wether permitting of course) to air out the car, press the accept button and put seat belt on. Then I am ready to start the car. EASY!!! __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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cto702 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 37 Posts Drives: E90 ZSP that Past on the Right Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vegas, middle of Nowhere iTrader: (0)	I think they should make comfort access standard on the bmw's. Its an add on that I am glad to have picked when building my car. Makes a lot easier and you don't have to worry about scratching your paint on your car with the keys on those late dark nights
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Xens Eh 112 Rep 653 Posts Drives: Is Turbo'd Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I like having to turn the key and I like the old key design better, even on a Ferrari I would have preferred to not have the engine button. Can't a guy like twisting things?
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E90-4life auto pilot 269 Rep 822 Posts Drives: E60 M5 chilln on slicks Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	if you have comfort acess, then I'm afraid you're just laaaaaazzzzzyyyyy.
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JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	As soon as I saw that stupid button, I though "I have to get CA". CA should be standard in my view. I agree with Xens, twisting things is so much more satisfying... lol __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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D&G Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 293 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coquitlam BC iTrader: (0)	I think the only improvement is to have a smart key just like E class Mercedez and Lexus IS350. Don't need to feed any keyfob to the car but just press the start button to start the car.
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