Comfort Access & Xenons
Discussion
I wouldn't buy a car these days without Xenons, makes a huge difference to night-time vision and safety.
As for Comfort access I would never pay extra for it. I've had similar systems before, and to be honest it's a pain, I found I was always checking I had the keys with me when I left the car. It's easier having the key in the dash in normal cars, with comfort it's fine in winter when the keys are in a coat pocket, but in summer you get in with keys in your jeans then have to find somewhere to put them, as they're uncomfortable in your pockets etc.....
As for Comfort access I would never pay extra for it. I've had similar systems before, and to be honest it's a pain, I found I was always checking I had the keys with me when I left the car. It's easier having the key in the dash in normal cars, with comfort it's fine in winter when the keys are in a coat pocket, but in summer you get in with keys in your jeans then have to find somewhere to put them, as they're uncomfortable in your pockets etc.....
Xenons are an absolute must for me.
Comfort Access - When my last car came with it, I thought it wouldn't be of much use. But, very useful day to day - don't have to take the keys out of the pocket at all. I miss it now that it's gone - I keep walking up to wife's car and my new one and trying to open the door without unlocking first. And then there's the need to put the key in. None of that's a big deal and I am sure a week later I won't think twice about unlocking them first. But I miss the comfort access. I would get it in my cars if I can in the future - but it won't be a dealbreaker.
Comfort Access - When my last car came with it, I thought it wouldn't be of much use. But, very useful day to day - don't have to take the keys out of the pocket at all. I miss it now that it's gone - I keep walking up to wife's car and my new one and trying to open the door without unlocking first. And then there's the need to put the key in. None of that's a big deal and I am sure a week later I won't think twice about unlocking them first. But I miss the comfort access. I would get it in my cars if I can in the future - but it won't be a dealbreaker.
I've had both and Xenons are a must have option whilst comfort access is one of the last I'd tick on the options list. In fact it can be a pain in the butt if you have a key to hand when you wash the car (you usually do) as it is constantly trying to lock and unlock the doors as you touch pressure points around the car and you end up leaving the car some distance away to stop it doing it.
Just to add that soft close doors are a far better and cheaper option to consider than comfort access if you have kids or a convertible and don't like doors being slammed. One of those that once you've had it, you dont want to go back
Just to add that soft close doors are a far better and cheaper option to consider than comfort access if you have kids or a convertible and don't like doors being slammed. One of those that once you've had it, you dont want to go back
thegreatdogwood said:
Just to add that soft close doors are a far better and cheaper option to consider than comfort access if you have kids or a convertible and don't like doors being slammed. One of those that once you've had it, you dont want to go back
Or you could have Comfort Access, Xenon's and Soft Close Doors like I do on my X5 
I have a young family so am always going to the car with my arms full of either kids, shopping or kids stuff....I think it's brilliant and wouldn't be without it.
I don't understand what someone said earlier about needing to check whether you had the keys before you get out of the car....the whole point is you don't need to take your keys out of your pocket and the car won't lock with the keys inside
Soft close doors are nice and great when you don't want to wake kids up but of very marginal benefit.
Cheib said:
Soft close doors are nice and great when you don't want to wake kids up but of very marginal benefit.
Have heard that they can be more dangerous for little fingers - as they apply a fair bit of pressure when closing.I can't quite work out how it might be worse than getting the door slammed on their fingers.
Soft close only operate at the point where the door/bootlid is practically closed already!
Spend the cost on climate windscreen & sun protection glass, which will keep the interior cooler when parked in full view of the summer sun.
Is this a 5, 6, or 7 Series?
A numbe of CA E65 owners, have been finding the option isn't the most reliable, but that mightn't be a concern for you if you don't plan to keep it beyond year 3.
Spend the cost on climate windscreen & sun protection glass, which will keep the interior cooler when parked in full view of the summer sun.
Is this a 5, 6, or 7 Series?
A numbe of CA E65 owners, have been finding the option isn't the most reliable, but that mightn't be a concern for you if you don't plan to keep it beyond year 3.
PJ S said:
Soft close only operate at the point where the door/bootlid is practically closed already!
Spend the cost on climate windscreen & sun protection glass, which will keep the interior cooler when parked in full view of the summer sun.
Is this a 5, 6, or 7 Series?
A numbe of CA E65 owners, have been finding the option isn't the most reliable, but that mightn't be a concern for you if you don't plan to keep it beyond year 3.
1 series coupe Spend the cost on climate windscreen & sun protection glass, which will keep the interior cooler when parked in full view of the summer sun.
Is this a 5, 6, or 7 Series?
A numbe of CA E65 owners, have been finding the option isn't the most reliable, but that mightn't be a concern for you if you don't plan to keep it beyond year 3.
I will only be keeping it 3 years as well so that's no concern!
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