08-19-2013, 10:51 AM | #1 |
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Comfort access trunk
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I am getting a new x5 soon. One of my options for the x5 is comfort access (keyless). Want to know if I can activate it if I put my foot underneath of the license plate - tailgate opens automatically.. I ask the dealer but they cannot give me a definite answer as the new x5 has not launched until the end of 2013 officially in my country - Hong Kong. Thanks all!! |
08-19-2013, 11:53 AM | #2 |
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Not sure but I wouldn't worry about it. I have that on my F30 and it's more of a novelty than it is useful. Just not reliable and you look silly trying it when it doesn't always work.
BUT, I will say comfort access is worth it to me for the doors more so than trunk. |
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08-20-2013, 03:18 AM | #6 | |
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In above link check under videos (one of them). The dude comes back home and opens the trunk like 15 times with this function... |
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08-20-2013, 11:42 AM | #7 | |
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08-21-2013, 10:07 AM | #8 |
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you are right, i saw it some time ago and assumed I saw it. so far it is only stated "comfort access", no further details on the swiss site or the catalogue, i think it may not be an option for the trunk on the x5 (as of now at least).
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08-21-2013, 09:25 PM | #9 |
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Thanks for the information
Due to my country tax rules, if I am ordering the option(s) for a new car, I have to pay 100% tax to the government. If BMW dealer charges a set of 20" rims for USD4,000 with run-flat tires, I will have to pay another USD4,000 to dealer, the dealer will pay government for it.. Therefore, cheap people like me normally wouldn't order the options if they could be installed by outside vendors. For example, kidney grille bars or rims. However, for those options must be installed in factory, we have no choice but to accept the tax.. For example, comfort access, third row seat, etc Hong Kong X5 will be coming in 3 lines like the rest of the world. Luxury lines won't have running board. To save tax, I am looking to install that without going thru dealer. my question is - Would the running board fit Luxury Line? |
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08-22-2013, 04:11 PM | #11 | |
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Wishful thinking ... maybe.
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But impractical if you are standing at the rear, talking to friends, and the back raises. Hope you aren't under a low overhang if that does happen. It's kinda like the auto-wind up windows. Nice idea. But death by beheading is not a lawsuit BMW wants to have on their hands. So ... on that note. I think it is wishful thinking.
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08-22-2013, 05:14 PM | #12 |
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Hmm, thinking about it...How would the "kicking"-access be more dangerous than the regular power trunk? The opening mechanism and risks with the opening itself would be the same, right?
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So many times i walk out of a store with hands full of bags and really need it to open hands free Eliminates the need to drop the bags or boxes on the ground (could be wet or dirty) and pick them up Even more useful when you carry something heavy and really dont want to lift it again from the floor and strain your back |
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09-02-2013, 10:05 PM | #14 |
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On Sunday, I tried the comfort access on a 750 as the new X5 is not arrived to Hong Kong yet. It is not as sensitive as I thought it is. My salesman was telling me that the factory is saying to put the foot underneath of the BMW logo for about 4-5 inches. That means I need to stick my foot in and move it left to right to activate it.... I tried and did not work very well.... I looked at the salesman and puzzled because I will be getting that along with the package - BMW puts together as bundle sales and I cannot take that out.... Gee...The salesman is telling me like... it might be better for your X5 as the 750's comfort access is old, blah blah...
I tried again by literately "swing my feet" under the BMW logo, it worked!!! I tried 3 times and it worked perfectly!!! The swinging is similar to kicking someone's feet to knock him out!!! LOL!!! |
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