Comfort Access....

dyezak · 06-16-2011, 11:08 PM

Ok, so when I bought my car I thought the comfort access was an interesting feature...but it wasn't something I had to have. After six weeks now, I have to say this is the freaking best feature ever. The touch sensitive door handles mixed with the home link means that for six weeks...I haven't touched a single key. Home link lets me into my house keyless....comfort access lets me into my car keyless....comfort access locks my car keyless...rfid badge unlocks my office keyless.

I don't think I could live without this now...

ryan970 · 06-16-2011, 11:14 PM

cool story haha. i wished i have comfort access theres really no point of "push to star" without it.

Tyetiger · 06-17-2011, 02:29 AM

I agree with dyezak. The Comfort Access is one of the the best features BMW added. I had it on my 06 330xi. I literally forgot what my keys looked like lol. After i got rid of it for a 07 335xi that didnt have comfort access, boy did i miss it. Took me weeks to remember to use the unlock button on the key to open the car. lol

E92ML · 06-17-2011, 02:45 AM

The only feature that I wish I had :/

Legion5 · 06-17-2011, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by E92ML

The only feature that I wish I had :/

agreed

elektra_e90 · 06-17-2011, 02:54 AM

good thing i have it!

jocamryn · 06-17-2011, 02:57 AM

Great feature...will never buy another car without this feature or Active Xenons.

BMWfan07 · 06-17-2011, 05:09 AM

I did not order it on my 2007 335i and I was frustrated a few weeks after I got the car because I realized I really wanted it. Now my 2011 has it and I am satisfied. However, I think it is crap that they charge so much for this option when more and more automakers are including it as standard.

OfficialBOLO · 06-17-2011, 08:12 AM

CA is the business, however i think its stupid how the battery doesnt get charged when you put it into the holder, now i need a new battery

twofast2s · 06-17-2011, 08:22 AM

I definitely love ca. I frequently go grocery shopping and its nice not have to fiddle with the key when i have stuff to carry

gos · 06-17-2011, 08:40 AM

I love CA, but hate paying so much for it when other manufacturers give it to you for free.

David1 · 06-17-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by E92ML

The only feature that I wish I had :/

The only feature I wish I didn't waste money on.

BTTGMan · 06-17-2011, 09:07 AM

Dodge gives this away. Come on BMW!

Hops128i · 06-17-2011, 09:12 AM

not a huge fan of comfort access. the auto open feature was unknowing triggered, leaving the sunroof wide open during a snow storm. wish I could disable that feature

Snow King · 06-17-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWfan07

I did not order it on my 2007 335i and I was frustrated a few weeks after I got the car because I realized I really wanted it. Now my 2011 has it and I am satisfied. However, I think it is crap that they charge so much for this option when more and more automakers are including it as standard.

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Originally Posted by gos

I love CA, but hate paying so much for it when other manufacturers give it to you for free.

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Originally Posted by BTTGMan

Dodge gives this away. Come on BMW!

A bunch of whiners! There is no such thing as having it included for free. If it was standard, they would just bump up the MSRP by $500. Having it as an option allows buyers to choose whether they want that option or not. Just because you like that option doesn't mean everyone else does.

Back on topic, yea CA is the bees knees esp if you've got the vert. Top up or down with the remote. The folding top is an engineering beauty that should be witnessed standing outside of the car. Now only if it could read my mind instead of pushing buttons!

kcgman · 06-17-2011, 10:26 AM

I didn't want to pay for the feature and tried to get the car without it. However, I got stuck with it anyway. Now I can't imagine owning another car without it. It's my favorite feature by far.

shazzy04 · 06-17-2011, 10:35 AM

I wish I had ca

968tomr · 06-17-2011, 10:37 AM

But my CPO came with it. I don't think I will every have another car that doesn't have it.

BTW - I think all current generation cars (as in F series cars) come with it standard (or as stated above - jacked up price included).

-Tom

Mr. Grumpy · 06-17-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jocamryn

Great feature...will never buy another car without this feature or Active Xenons.

VWtoBMW · 06-17-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kcgman

I didn't want to pay for the feature and tried to get the car without it. However, I got stuck with it anyway. Now I can't imagine owning another car without it. It's my favorite feature by far.

That is the thing with certain options, one you have it you cannot live without it. I was happy with my TomTom until I got Navi in the car... since then I would not buy a car without Navi. i Drive, etc..

Bobble · 06-17-2011, 10:52 AM

Yep good feature just wish they would bundle it with ZPP and just tack on the difference in price. It'll never be free here or any other but what's the point of premium package when it does not include it. Part of ZPP and stand alone like heated seats and cold weather package.

JRJ1970 · 06-17-2011, 12:49 PM

Comfort Access is super neat in my opinion. The only thing that bugs me about it is sometimes I don't want to use it -- like those times I'm walking towards my car from a distance. I will be walking towards my car and I click the "unlock" button so I can see the pretty angel eyes light up and show me the way. It doesn't seem to have a good range for this. By the time it "sees" the signal and lights/unlocks, I'm 10 feet away from the car. :/ The non-CA remote can do this 50 feet away ore more! Other than that, it's a fantastic option for the $500.

06-16-2011, 11:08 PM	#1
dyezak General of the Armies 156 Rep 656 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: Plano, TX iTrader: (1)	Comfort Access.... Ok, so when I bought my car I thought the comfort access was an interesting feature...but it wasn't something I had to have. After six weeks now, I have to say this is the freaking best feature ever. The touch sensitive door handles mixed with the home link means that for six weeks...I haven't touched a single key. Home link lets me into my house keyless....comfort access lets me into my car keyless....comfort access locks my car keyless...rfid badge unlocks my office keyless. I don't think I could live without this now...
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06-16-2011, 11:14 PM	#2
ryan970 Major 164 Rep 1,304 Posts Drives: Tiag 328i,DGM F10 550 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	cool story haha. i wished i have comfort access theres really no point of "push to star" without it. __________________ 08 TIAG 328i 13 DGM 550 x drive
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06-17-2011, 02:29 AM	#3
Tyetiger Private First Class 32 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 07 335xi MperorTuning Stage 2 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hartford, CT iTrader: (1)	I agree with dyezak. The Comfort Access is one of the the best features BMW added. I had it on my 06 330xi. I literally forgot what my keys looked like lol. After i got rid of it for a 07 335xi that didnt have comfort access, boy did i miss it. Took me weeks to remember to use the unlock button on the key to open the car. lol
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E92ML Captain 33 Rep 886 Posts Drives: E92 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	The only feature that I wish I had :/ __________________ Performance: JB4 ECU, CP-E DP's, WW BMS Meth Kit, AR meth elbow, BMS DCI, AFE Intake Scoops, Exterior: Enkruez 19" H8R, H&R Spacers, Aero Lip, Tint, ACS Roof Spoiler, HID AE's, HID Fogs, Black Grills, Sport Pedals
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elektra_e90 Private First Class 8 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 06 330i electric red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sf bay area, ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 330i [0.00]	good thing i have it!
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jocamryn Major 145 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: '23X4 M40i/'24 X2(In Transit) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA, for now iTrader: (0)	Great feature...will never buy another car without this feature or Active Xenons.
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06-17-2011, 05:09 AM	#8
BMWfan07 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i M-Sport w/PPK Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (3)	I did not order it on my 2007 335i and I was frustrated a few weeks after I got the car because I realized I really wanted it. Now my 2011 has it and I am satisfied. However, I think it is crap that they charge so much for this option when more and more automakers are including it as standard.
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06-17-2011, 08:12 AM	#9
OfficialBOLO Captain 37 Rep 735 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 335i X-Drive MSport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Brooklyn iTrader: (3) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i X-Drive [0.00]	CA is the business, however i think its stupid how the battery doesnt get charged when you put it into the holder, now i need a new battery __________________ 2013 F30 335i X-Drive / AW / CR / MSPORT / PREMIUM / TECH / HK / Heated Seats / Sport Auto / PDC / M Performance Grills and Spoiler / 20% tint (sold) 1995 Toyota Supra Single Turbo (for sale)
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06-17-2011, 08:22 AM	#10
twofast2s Private 5 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I definitely love ca. I frequently go grocery shopping and its nice not have to fiddle with the key when i have stuff to carry
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06-17-2011, 08:40 AM	#11
gos Captain 27 Rep 959 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	I love CA, but hate paying so much for it when other manufacturers give it to you for free. __________________ -- 330xi SG/Terra/Burl -- ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, Sirius, PDC
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06-17-2011, 09:07 AM	#13
BTTGMan Banned 16 Rep 539 Posts Drives: 335xi coupe - space gray Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Dodge gives this away. Come on BMW!
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06-17-2011, 09:12 AM	#14
Hops128i Captain 71 Rep 675 Posts Drives: 2010 128i, manual, sport pkg Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland iTrader: (0)	not a huge fan of comfort access. the auto open feature was unknowing triggered, leaving the sunroof wide open during a snow storm. wish I could disable that feature __________________ 2010 128i manual, sport package, performance exhaust, Vorshlag camber plates, Bilstein B6 struts/shocks, 245/40/17 ZIII square on et 40 with rolled rear fenders.
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kcgman Burning the midnight oil 29 Rep 479 Posts Drives: 2009 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: At the state line iTrader: (0)	I didn't want to pay for the feature and tried to get the car without it. However, I got stuck with it anyway. Now I can't imagine owning another car without it. It's my favorite feature by far.
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shazzy04 Lieutenant Colonel 29 Rep 1,864 Posts Drives: '15 F22 M235i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (6)	I wish I had ca __________________ 2015 M235i - Mineral Gray/Coral Red - Cold Weather/ Technology/Premium Packages Mods coming soon
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06-17-2011, 10:37 AM	#18
968tomr Private First Class 4 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: US:IN iTrader: (0)	I thought CA was rediculous But my CPO came with it. I don't think I will every have another car that doesn't have it. BTW - I think all current generation cars (as in F series cars) come with it standard (or as stated above - jacked up price included). -Tom
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06-17-2011, 10:52 AM	#21
Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Yep good feature just wish they would bundle it with ZPP and just tack on the difference in price. It'll never be free here or any other but what's the point of premium package when it does not include it. Part of ZPP and stand alone like heated seats and cold weather package.
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06-17-2011, 12:49 PM	#22
JRJ1970 Captain 27 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 2014 428i F32 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Comfort Access is super neat in my opinion. The only thing that bugs me about it is sometimes I don't want to use it -- like those times I'm walking towards my car from a distance. I will be walking towards my car and I click the "unlock" button so I can see the pretty angel eyes light up and show me the way. It doesn't seem to have a good range for this. By the time it "sees" the signal and lights/unlocks, I'm 10 feet away from the car. :/ The non-CA remote can do this 50 feet away ore more! Other than that, it's a fantastic option for the $500. __________________ Jay (in San Antonio, TX) 2014 428i coupe, mineral gray metallic with black interior, black ash trim, luxury edition.
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