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Frupal · 08-27-2019, 05:36 PM

When my GC was in the shop I had a loaner car that did not have easy access entry. I can’t tell you how many times I just grabbed the door handle and expected to get in. It was a huge hassle to have to remove the key fob from my pocket, find the right button, push it, and then replace the key fob. Then do it all over again when you get out of the car. I think the easy access feature might be one of my favorite things about the car.

Derekz4 · 08-27-2019, 06:51 PM

I agree, I’ve come a long way since I was putting around in my 2002. No easy access on these.

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ezmaass · 08-27-2019, 07:03 PM

Yes, it's pretty easy to get spoiled with all of the technology and conveniences of modern cars... especially luxury cars.

doggboy · 08-27-2019, 07:52 PM

LOL. I am the opposite. My 650 is just a weekend toy, so I am more used to my company vehicle. Whenever I drive the 650 i find myself reaching for the key to turn it off, or the emergency brake release.

Frupal · 08-28-2019, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Derekz4

I agree, I’ve come a long way since I was putting around in my 2002. No easy access on these.

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Wow! Look at that! I always liked those cars. A friend of mine had one in a strange light metallic purple. Was really fun to drive around in. I seem to remember that not only did he have to get the key out of his pocket, he had to stick it in the door lock, turn it, then do it all over again in the ignition! Lol! I really appreciate the easy access thing now.

hugo_nz · 09-02-2019, 03:50 PM

I just dropped the X5 off for a service and took a chance asking for a loaner (usually they are booked out well in advance) and to my surprise, they had one...an E46 318i Auto. The last time I had a BMW with the old diamond key was when I owned the 645ci.

Qsilver7 · 09-02-2019, 05:18 PM

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I just dropped the X5 off for a service and took a chance asking for a loaner (usually they are booked out well in advance) and to my surprise, they had one...an E46 318i Auto. The last time I had a BMW with the old diamond key was when I owned the 645ci.

Is it just me...I still can't operate the buttons on the new 4 button remotes without looking at it. The old diamond shaped and even older 3 button rubber head remote (with metal keyblade) helped orient the key...and made it easy to tell which was the top/bottom of the key. So pressing the unlock button or the tailgate/trunk button wasn't confusing.

Now with the 4 button remote...if I don't use comfort access and want to press the unlock button on the remote (to activate the welcome lights in dark parking lots etc)...I end up opening the trunk if I don't look directly at the remote.

I guess I haven't gotten used to the shape of the key since I don't usually hold it due to CA (comfort access).

Yeah, I know...this is a 1st world problem.

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Frupal Mad Fiddler 792 Rep 992 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 640i GC Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Spoiled When my GC was in the shop I had a loaner car that did not have easy access entry. I can’t tell you how many times I just grabbed the door handle and expected to get in. It was a huge hassle to have to remove the key fob from my pocket, find the right button, push it, and then replace the key fob. Then do it all over again when you get out of the car. I think the easy access feature might be one of my favorite things about the car.
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Derekz4 First Lieutenant 169 Rep 333 Posts Drives: BMW 640i. BMW Z4,01 Bullitt Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	I agree, I’ve come a long way since I was putting around in my 2002. No easy access on these.
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ezmaass Lieutenant Colonel 372 Rep 1,698 Posts Drives: '17 650xi GC / '15 Audi R8 V10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Yes, it's pretty easy to get spoiled with all of the technology and conveniences of modern cars... especially luxury cars. __________________ 2017 BMW 650xi Gran Coupe \| MSport \| Exec Package \| Driver Assist Plus \| ACC Stop & Go \| Adaptive Drive \| B&O \| Night Vision \| Cold Weather \| Active Seats 2015 Audi R8 V10 \| Brilliant Red on Black \| S-Tronic \| Carbon Sideblades \| Carbon Trim \| Full Leather \| Sport Exhaust \| Illuminated Doorsills \| I-Pod \| Contrast Stitching Previous: '14 550xi, '07 335i, '01 325i
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doggboy Lieutenant 878 Rep 404 Posts Drives: BMW 650i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: san diego iTrader: (1)	LOL. I am the opposite. My 650 is just a weekend toy, so I am more used to my company vehicle. Whenever I drive the 650 i find myself reaching for the key to turn it off, or the emergency brake release.
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hugo_nz Lieutenant Colonel 3185 Rep 1,825 Posts Drives: BMW iX Xdrive40 MSport Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Auckland, New Zealand iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW IX [0.00]	I just dropped the X5 off for a service and took a chance asking for a loaner (usually they are booked out well in advance) and to my surprise, they had one...an E46 318i Auto. The last time I had a BMW with the old diamond key was when I owned the 645ci.
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