2009 owners

BK · 07-02-2009, 02:13 PM

According to a thread on M3post (single post, full thread), the mechanical keyhole has been deleted on BMW models built after March 2009. This is the key slot where you could use your integrated metal key to open the trunk even if power fails. Apparently, BMW feels we don't need this anymore.

So it looks like at least two cost-cutting measures for March 09 and later builds -- no alarm pre-wiring, no mechanical keyhole in the trunk.

Anyone with a non-M3 E9x built after March 09 that can confirm they're missing the trunk keyhole?

txusa03 · 07-02-2009, 02:38 PM

this is like stepping backward, yike.

bbbuzzy · 07-02-2009, 02:44 PM

Don't those post-3/09 have the ashtray/cover/socket replaced by a plastic box? Seems as if the LCI really means low-cost iteration. I wonder where else they saved money.

rkan · 07-02-2009, 03:00 PM

May 09 production, no keyhole in trunk. Didn't know I was "missing" it, no one mentioned it before.

RambleJ · 07-02-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rkan

May 09 production, no keyhole in trunk. Didn't know I was "missing" it, no one mentioned it before.

Wow! thats a bummer. What are you supposed to do if your power locks fail and you need to put gas in your car? There is a little green tab in the trunk that will pop the gas door open in case of electronic failure. I wonder what they had done in place of this....

rkan · 07-02-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RambleJ

Wow! thats a bummer. What are you supposed to do if your power locks fail and you need to put gas in your car? There is a little green tab in the trunk that will pop the gas door open in case of electronic failure. I wonder what they had done in place of this....

Yeah these are worst case scenarios. It could happen.

Or if I lose all power and sunroof is open and rains coming, I want that friggin "wrench" that is just the right shape to fit and manually crank the roof closed. My CA said they had none in the US and are having it shipped from Germany!

TropicalSGC · 07-02-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rkan

Yeah these are worst case scenarios. It could happen.

Or if I lose all power and sunroof is open and rains coming, I want that friggin "wrench" that is just the right shape to fit and manually crank the roof closed. My CA said they had none in the US and are having it shipped from Germany!

I got mine from Tischer.

veightkiller · 07-02-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rkan

Yeah these are worst case scenarios. It could happen.

Or if I lose all power and sunroof is open and rains coming, I want that friggin "wrench" that is just the right shape to fit and manually crank the roof closed. My CA said they had none in the US and are having it shipped from Germany!

yeah but it should comes with the car in the first place. the german always get the good stuff.

The HACK · 07-02-2009, 03:54 PM

It's taken out to save weight.

Pocket Rocket · 07-02-2009, 04:07 PM

Next they will remove the engine and in its place put miniature hamsters.

09Monaco335i · 07-02-2009, 04:17 PM

I have a March 09 build with no trunk keyhole. Can't say as a I miss it.

Other things I am aware of that no longer come with the 3-series cars, or at least the E90:

1) Tool thingy to manually open sunroof
2) Mini-flashlight from the glove box
3) First-aid kit for trunk area
4) Working power-outlet in the passenger footwell area
5) Working power-outlets in the rear of the center console

I'm sure there are others I have missed.

I realize BMW needs to stay profitable and would be looking for ways to cut costs. But some of these omissions seem ridiculous on a $50K car.

blue2fire · 07-02-2009, 04:27 PM

If they want to cut costs, they should get to designing a functional HPFP. Not blitzkrieging the standard equipment list at the savings of pennies.

JayKay335i · 07-02-2009, 05:07 PM

My battery died and I couldn't get the hooker out of my trunk. Now I have a dead hooker in there. Is this a matter I take up with the dealer or BMWNA?

NoMods · 07-02-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

My battery died and I couldn't get the hooker out of my trunk. Now I have a dead hooker in there. Is this a matter I take up with the dealer or BMWNA?

that's always my concern - damn cost cutting.

DrivingPassion · 07-02-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

My battery died and I couldn't get the hooker out of my trunk. Now I have a dead hooker in there. Is this a matter I take up with the dealer or BMWNA?

My 335i did not come with a hooker. Who is your pimp?

Saintor · 07-02-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

My battery died and I couldn't get the hooker out of my trunk. Now I have a dead hooker in there. Is this a matter I take up with the dealer or BMWNA?

And the battery is in the trunk!

They must assume that it is not a problem since all 2009 have folding seats (at least in Canada), if I am not mistaken. So the manual latch can reached from inside.

Nr!qUe · 07-02-2009, 05:58 PM

^in the US folding rear seats is an option.

Besides, there are battery contacts under the hood. So one should be able to jump start his/her car without opening the trunk.

However, I don't know what one would do in the case that the trunk wont open to open the gas release string.

E90SLAM · 07-02-2009, 05:59 PM

Also the insulation on hood (bonnet) are gone....as i heard couple months before....

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 07-02-2009, 06:01 PM

Wow! This sucks. Can't believe BMW

Nr!qUe · 07-02-2009, 06:03 PM

^ Oh yeah, it is. and there's no central console cup holder.

drift90 · 07-02-2009, 06:08 PM

Whats BMW thinking lately? They went down hill ever since the e46..
e90 are great non the less.. but wow..

Craig@SupremePower · 07-02-2009, 06:28 PM

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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	2009 owners - check your trunk According to a thread on M3post (single post, full thread), the mechanical keyhole has been deleted on BMW models built after March 2009. This is the key slot where you could use your integrated metal key to open the trunk even if power fails. Apparently, BMW feels we don't need this anymore. So it looks like at least two cost-cutting measures for March 09 and later builds -- no alarm pre-wiring, no mechanical keyhole in the trunk. Anyone with a non-M3 E9x built after March 09 that can confirm they're missing the trunk keyhole? __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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bbbuzzy Lieutenant 18 Rep 481 Posts Drives: '13 335is convertible (manual) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north of Boston iTrader: (0)	Don't those post-3/09 have the ashtray/cover/socket replaced by a plastic box? Seems as if the LCI really means low-cost iteration. I wonder where else they saved money. __________________ '13 335is convertible (manual) '11 X3 xdrive35i '15 Sienna Limited AWD (road tripper) '06 330i MT, sport,premium (retired)
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rkan Private First Class 1 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe' -Black Sapphire Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha iTrader: (1)	NOPE May 09 production, no keyhole in trunk. Didn't know I was "missing" it, no one mentioned it before.
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09Monaco335i Private First Class 25 Rep 129 Posts Drives: Monaco 335i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	I have a March 09 build with no trunk keyhole. Can't say as a I miss it. Other things I am aware of that no longer come with the 3-series cars, or at least the E90: 1) Tool thingy to manually open sunroof 2) Mini-flashlight from the glove box 3) First-aid kit for trunk area 4) Working power-outlet in the passenger footwell area 5) Working power-outlets in the rear of the center console I'm sure there are others I have missed. I realize BMW needs to stay profitable and would be looking for ways to cut costs. But some of these omissions seem ridiculous on a $50K car. __________________ 2009 E90 335i xDrive / Monaco Blue / Beige / 6-speed Manual / Premium / Sport / Cold / iDrive / iPod
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Nr!qUe Captain 70 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 LCI 328i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (3)	^in the US folding rear seats is an option. Besides, there are battery contacts under the hood. So one should be able to jump start his/her car without opening the trunk. However, I don't know what one would do in the case that the trunk wont open to open the gas release string. __________________ 2009 BMW E90 328i \| Xenons \| MT \| Space Gray \| Beige-ette \| CF Fabric Trim \| iPod/USB \| 20% Tints \| Euro-Plate \| Rear Fog Switch Lego Mod \| Painted Reflectors \| Performance Short-shift Kit \| Style 197 Wheels \| OEM Sport Suspension \|
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