Is Comfort Access Worth It on a 330?

pharding · 11-22-2005, 10:28 PM

Decisions, decisions. The car has been ordered for Euro Delivery on December 19. I am now contemplating adding Comfort Access. Is it worth it? The 330 has Sport, Premium, Steptronic, Nav, and PDC. What do you Bimmer Enthusiasts recommend on this last detail? Thanks.

hkj · 11-22-2005, 11:02 PM

I, too, ordered the car. When I ordered it I made sure I add the comfort access option. (and because of this I had to wait 4 month (for september production car) to get it)

Having had my car for about a month now, I can tell you it's well worth it. Heck I'd even pay $1K for this feature. I simply cannot imagine me driving a 3 w/o it.

My car actually has similiar options as yours: sports, premium, steptronic, nav, pdc, rear fold down seats, and comfort access. When you put that many options on your 330, you're looking at more than 46k out of the door. At that kind price range, what's another 500? It's mere pocket change, right?

If I were you I'd rather take the risk of wasting an extra 500 bucks getting a feature you dont' really want than spend the next 4+ yrs regretting not getting it when you ordered the car.

Just my 2 cents. I'd say if someone were to buy one off the dealer's lot, than obviously they have to make some compromises (e.g. maybe they can't find a car with comfort access AND all the other options they want), but since you're ordering, I can't think of a reason why you wouldn't want to do it.

congratulations on the new car!

-hkj

BMRAMA · 11-22-2005, 11:10 PM

I'll second HKJ's remarks. CA is totally worth it. I use it every day and am thankful everyday for it.

wheeler · 11-22-2005, 11:24 PM

My only regret is not getting comfort access. I didn't understand what it was or how it worked when I skipped over it in the ordering process.

The whole process of getting the key fob out with a whole wad of other keys dangling with it, click it twice, again for trunk, put it in the slot with all your other keys jangling and rattling, then hit start button, then to stop hit start button again, push in fob then pull out to remove, jam mass of keys back into pocket is hokey--no comfort access.

Fob in pocket, reach for door and have it open, hit start button, zoom off--not hokey--comfort access.

Dealer cannot add it on after the fact. Get it while you can!

e90fanatic · 11-22-2005, 11:26 PM

YES! GET Comfort Access!! It should've been standard....now im not used to using keys!

btw...the active steering is awesome! I can't even drive my old car now. But im constantly worried that others will have problem driving my car...like the dealership, mod shops...etc.....but definitely CA is worth it

sharadrai · 11-22-2005, 11:32 PM

Its the best feature you can get for your money. GET IT!!! i love it ..

Nikki · 11-22-2005, 11:58 PM

Coolest feature and impresses your friends.

jigga · 11-23-2005, 12:02 AM

can you guys give me some more details on exactly what you get with comfort access? (other than the fact that you dont have to put your key fob in the slot in order to start the car)

thanks!

Nikki · 11-23-2005, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jigga

can you guys give me some more details on exactly what you get with comfort access? (other than the fact that you dont have to put your key fob in the slot in order to start the car)

thanks!

You leave the fob in your pocket/purse and put your hand in the door handle to open the car and it automatically unlocks when it senses your hand inside the handle. To lock, you leave your finger over the bumps on the door handle for a second. To close all of the windows, sunroof, and fold in power mirrors (if you have premium package), hold your finger on the bumps for an extra second, or until windows close.

hkj · 11-23-2005, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

You leave the fob in your pocket/purse and put your hand in the door handle to open the car and it automatically unlocks when it senses your hand inside the handle. To lock, you leave your finger over the bumps on the door handle for a second. To close all of the windows, sunroof, and fold in power mirrors (if you have premium package), hold your finger on the bumps for an extra second, or until windows close.

Also you can open the trunk without having to use the remote. Perfect when your hands are full of grocery bags.

Believe me it may not seem like much, but once you start using it you won't be able to live without it. These days I'm so used to not having to touch my keys at all. Just keep my keys in my jacket pocket, walk towards my car, open the door, start the engine, alll done without having to reach into my pocket for keys at all.

Tierfreund · 11-23-2005, 01:58 AM

I´d get CA before all other options. I have a rather lowly speced car because with most things, honestly I don´t need them. But CA is a must. Eypecially once you´ve had it. Now when I have to drive a rental, I get annoyed at having to handle the bloody key.

It´s one of those technical advances that you would never think of as important but once you have it and notice how mucht time and hassle it saves, you can´t live without it.

dubroz · 11-23-2005, 05:53 AM

CA is the only option I regret not getting.

GET THE CA, do yourself a favor!!!

At $500, if you keep your car for 3 years and use it once a day to get in and out .... it is only costing you 22cents per use.

If I could take it back, I would have even traded my SG paint color for the option.

natalia · 11-23-2005, 06:48 AM

Yeah...I'm starting to wish I got CA when I ordered and I haven't even gotten my car yet. I don't think it's a necessary option but it's definitely a cool option to have. I also think it's kinda pointless to have the push start button if you have to still insert the key.

One dumb question though. With CA can you still use it like it was a non-CA fob? So if your CA was malfunctioning for some reason.

Tierfreund · 11-23-2005, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by natalia

One dumb question though. With CA can you still use it like it was a non-CA fob? So if your CA was malfunctioning for some reason.

Not a dumb question at all. And yes, you can. The CA fob doubles as a regular fob sans the reloading of the battery in the dash.

JamieA · 11-23-2005, 07:08 AM

I gotta tell you, I ache for Comfort Access, and with a name like that, why wouldn't you get it?

I thank BMW every day I use it, it is one of the best features on the car, and as someone else said, it really impresses the friends who like gadgets.

jmcphillips1 · 11-23-2005, 07:13 AM

In one word, Hellyeah!!!

darkside · 11-23-2005, 08:02 AM

The exact same feature is $1000 on the 5 series. Relatively speaking it is a bargain on the 3.

bimmer4me · 11-23-2005, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by darkside

The exact same feature is $1000 on the 5 series. Relatively speaking it is a bargain on the 3.

Well a bargain is relative. It's standard on a $22,000 Toyota Prius.

I have Comfort Access and it is AWESOME! I'm trying to figure out if I can get Comfort Access for my home. Enjoy it!

vladinecko · 11-23-2005, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wheeler

The whole process of getting the key fob out with a whole wad of other keys dangling with it, click it twice, again for trunk, put it in the slot with all your other keys jangling and rattling, then hit start button, then to stop hit start button again, push in fob then pull out to remove, jam mass of keys back into pocket is hokey--no comfort access.

damn, people are getting lazy these days.

e90driver · 11-23-2005, 09:23 AM

Get it, it's an option you will not regret. I get sick of inserting the fob and then pressing start. The only question I have is how do you charge the battery in the fob? Just shove it in the slot twice a year and it's all good? You guys who have it- I'm curious, let me know.

TECENG · 11-23-2005, 09:25 AM

CA!

dubroz · 11-23-2005, 10:05 AM

STOP POSTING HOW AWESOME CA IS, IT IS BUMMING ME OUT

11-22-2005, 10:28 PM	#1
pharding Major 308 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: 23 Audi Q4 e-tron + 14 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Is Comfort Access Worth It on a 330? Decisions, decisions. The car has been ordered for Euro Delivery on December 19. I am now contemplating adding Comfort Access. Is it worth it? The 330 has Sport, Premium, Steptronic, Nav, and PDC. What do you Bimmer Enthusiasts recommend on this last detail? Thanks. __________________ 23 Audi Q4 e-tron; 23 i4 M50 on order 14 X3 Retired: 20 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD; 17 540i x; 14 550i Euro Del; 11 550i Euro Del; 08 550i Euro Del; 06 330i Euro Del; 04 545i Euro Del; 01 530i Euro Del
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11-22-2005, 11:02 PM	#2
hkj Major 60 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I, too, ordered the car. When I ordered it I made sure I add the comfort access option. (and because of this I had to wait 4 month (for september production car) to get it) Having had my car for about a month now, I can tell you it's well worth it. Heck I'd even pay $1K for this feature. I simply cannot imagine me driving a 3 w/o it. My car actually has similiar options as yours: sports, premium, steptronic, nav, pdc, rear fold down seats, and comfort access. When you put that many options on your 330, you're looking at more than 46k out of the door. At that kind price range, what's another 500? It's mere pocket change, right? If I were you I'd rather take the risk of wasting an extra 500 bucks getting a feature you dont' really want than spend the next 4+ yrs regretting not getting it when you ordered the car. Just my 2 cents. I'd say if someone were to buy one off the dealer's lot, than obviously they have to make some compromises (e.g. maybe they can't find a car with comfort access AND all the other options they want), but since you're ordering, I can't think of a reason why you wouldn't want to do it. congratulations on the new car! -hkj
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11-22-2005, 11:10 PM	#3
BMRAMA Private 2 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Debadged e90 [0.00]	I'll second HKJ's remarks. CA is totally worth it. I use it every day and am thankful everyday for it.
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11-22-2005, 11:24 PM	#4
wheeler Private First Class 3 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento CA iTrader: (0)	My only regret is not getting comfort access. I didn't understand what it was or how it worked when I skipped over it in the ordering process. The whole process of getting the key fob out with a whole wad of other keys dangling with it, click it twice, again for trunk, put it in the slot with all your other keys jangling and rattling, then hit start button, then to stop hit start button again, push in fob then pull out to remove, jam mass of keys back into pocket is hokey--no comfort access. Fob in pocket, reach for door and have it open, hit start button, zoom off--not hokey--comfort access. Dealer cannot add it on after the fact. Get it while you can!
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11-22-2005, 11:26 PM	#5
e90fanatic Absolute0 168 Rep 5,078 Posts Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ iTrader: (6)	YES! GET Comfort Access!! It should've been standard....now im not used to using keys! btw...the active steering is awesome! I can't even drive my old car now. But im constantly worried that others will have problem driving my car...like the dealership, mod shops...etc.....but definitely CA is worth it __________________ To procede or not to procede......
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11-22-2005, 11:32 PM	#6
sharadrai Private 10 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2006 325 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: boston iTrader: (0)	Its the best feature you can get for your money. GET IT!!! i love it ..
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11-22-2005, 11:58 PM	#7
Nikki Major General 992 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Coolest feature and impresses your friends. __________________ Nikki
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11-23-2005, 12:02 AM	#8
jigga First Lieutenant 30 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 50i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: toronto iTrader: (1)	can you guys give me some more details on exactly what you get with comfort access? (other than the fact that you dont have to put your key fob in the slot in order to start the car) thanks!
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11-23-2005, 01:58 AM	#11
Tierfreund Major 21 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I´d get CA before all other options. I have a rather lowly speced car because with most things, honestly I don´t need them. But CA is a must. Eypecially once you´ve had it. Now when I have to drive a rental, I get annoyed at having to handle the bloody key. It´s one of those technical advances that you would never think of as important but once you have it and notice how mucht time and hassle it saves, you can´t live without it. __________________ No, not THAT kind of tierfreund!
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11-23-2005, 05:53 AM	#12
dubroz Enlisted Member 9 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	CA is the only option I regret not getting. GET THE CA, do yourself a favor!!! At $500, if you keep your car for 3 years and use it once a day to get in and out .... it is only costing you 22cents per use. If I could take it back, I would have even traded my SG paint color for the option.
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11-23-2005, 06:48 AM	#13
natalia Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 266 Posts Drives: Not a BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Yeah...I'm starting to wish I got CA when I ordered and I haven't even gotten my car yet. I don't think it's a necessary option but it's definitely a cool option to have. I also think it's kinda pointless to have the push start button if you have to still insert the key. One dumb question though. With CA can you still use it like it was a non-CA fob? So if your CA was malfunctioning for some reason.
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11-23-2005, 07:08 AM	#15
JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	I gotta tell you, I ache for Comfort Access, and with a name like that, why wouldn't you get it? I thank BMW every day I use it, it is one of the best features on the car, and as someone else said, it really impresses the friends who like gadgets. __________________ '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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11-23-2005, 07:13 AM	#16
jmcphillips1 Captain 60 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 2012 128 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	In one word, Hellyeah!!!
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11-23-2005, 08:02 AM	#17
darkside Private First Class 4 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	The exact same feature is $1000 on the 5 series. Relatively speaking it is a bargain on the 3.
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11-23-2005, 09:23 AM	#20
e90driver Lieutenant 14 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Get it, it's an option you will not regret. I get sick of inserting the fob and then pressing start. The only question I have is how do you charge the battery in the fob? Just shove it in the slot twice a year and it's all good? You guys who have it- I'm curious, let me know. __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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11-23-2005, 09:25 AM	#21
TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	CA! __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
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11-23-2005, 10:05 AM	#22
dubroz Enlisted Member 9 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	STOP POSTING HOW AWESOME CA IS, IT IS BUMMING ME OUT
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