Do you know of any car that has this feature?

BMWUltimateDriv3r · 08-11-2012, 05:56 PM

Say it's a hot day. You leave your car but you know what time you're getting back. So you can program the car to start the A/C like five minutes before you get back and you come back to a nicely chilled cabin.

GChase · 08-11-2012, 05:58 PM

One can only dream...

xe90x · 08-11-2012, 06:00 PM

If only...

I know the new prius has an a/c button on the remote which is cool lol

ritjeff · 08-11-2012, 06:06 PM

My BMW does that, though it is just the fan without the compressor.

GChase · 08-11-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ritjeff

My BMW does that, though it is just the fan without the compressor.

Please explain... How do you do it?

username604 · 08-11-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GChase

Please explain... How do you do it?

through the idrive
you can set 2 different timers
this is a pretty well known feature
i thought you were being sarcastic when you said "one can only dream"

once again, it only runs the ventilation, NOT the air conditioning unit

ErvGotti · 08-11-2012, 06:13 PM

I know a lot of people that get aftermarket remote start systems for this feature. They just leave the AC on when shutting off the car then when it's like 5 minutes to leave from work they start the car from the office and since they left the AC on the on position it automatically comes on. My buddies security system/remote start has like a crazy one mile range.

GChase · 08-11-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbatim

through the idrive
you can set 2 different timers
this is a pretty well known feature
i thought you were being sarcastic when you said "one can only dream"

once again, it only runs the ventilation, NOT the air conditioning unit

Hahah no I don't have iDrive.. Dang now I want it even more haha

BMWUltimateDriv3r · 08-11-2012, 06:45 PM

GChase what movie does that sig come from? It's hilarious!

ritjeff · 08-11-2012, 06:53 PM

I have admit, it didn't help much the last time I tried it in 105 deg weather. Then again, my car was not in the shade.

N55 · 08-11-2012, 06:59 PM

Hold the unlock button to lower all the windows and open the sunroof as you are walking to the car. It makes a hellvua difference in a heat soaked car.

MattMD · 08-11-2012, 07:02 PM

I know some cars have a solar panel roof that collects energy to run a fan which keeps the car cool. Tesla Model S, f/e. I think some Audis and Mercs do it too

E90MIA · 08-11-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWUltimateDriv3r

GChase what movie does that sig come from? It's hilarious!

not a movie, from an episode of Loiter Squad

Otruba_843 · 08-11-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbatim

Quote:

Originally Posted by GChase

Please explain... How do you do it?

through the idrive
you can set 2 different timers
this is a pretty well known feature
i thought you were being sarcastic when you said "one can only dream"

once again, it only runs the ventilation, NOT the air conditioning unit

I thought he was kidding too. Good thug this thread came up. Now with school starting and set release times it will come in handy

BMW_Belgier · 08-11-2012, 07:46 PM

I have this magical Feature

I ordered an auxiliar heater when i ordered the car!

It heats the car when its below 15C (59F) and cools it down when its above that

You can the seperate remote or give in a time in Idrive

Its great

manutdas11 · 08-11-2012, 08:03 PM

AMAZEBALLS!

BMW_Belgier · 08-11-2012, 08:05 PM

Oh and it works max 20 min, wich is enough in winter to clear your windows

It doesnt work when your battery is low or you have hit reserve because it burns petrol...

In german it is called "standheizung"

cuiter23 · 08-12-2012, 02:34 AM

The only thing my car has is a REST button (Cold Weather Package) and it heats your car for 15-20mins on cold days.

Like people have mentioned, there is a ventilation feature available only on IDrive models.

turbobird14 · 08-12-2012, 10:56 AM

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I know some cars have a solar panel roof that collects energy to run a fan which keeps the car cool. Tesla Model S, f/e. I think some Audis and Mercs do it too

I was just talking about this yesterday with a few people. I think they have some type of thermometer on the windshield.. like a little panel in the corner to pick up temperature and will actually turn the ac system on to remain a certain temperature in the cabin. I believe i heard it was on the new lexus models. Im no 100% sure though

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BMW_Belgier Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Oh and it works max 20 min, wich is enough in winter to clear your windows It doesnt work when your battery is low or you have hit reserve because it burns petrol... In german it is called "standheizung" __________________ BEFORE: 130i N52 (2006-2011) NOW: 335xi N55 (2011- )
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