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sfax · 03-15-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AJWilson

I have ordered the pro media, but also ordered, Telephone USB audio interface. I thought this was the USB in the glove box. Maybe did'nt need this ??.

If you can tell me what you think the Telephone USB audio interface does, I'll tell you if I can do it with pro nav and no Telephone USB audio interface. It's a mystery to me

MA78 · 03-15-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sfax

I think (in the UK at least) the USB socket in the glove box is only for pro nav because it's there to upload data to the hard drive.

This makes sense.

flash3 · 03-15-2011, 11:54 AM

Guys,

If I am adding the Power Tailgate option as part of the Conv Pkg or separate, will it allow me to open the tailgate from the remote key fob (standard key fob) or do I need to also add the comfort access option key fob to be able to do this?

If the ONLY thing the comfort access option is for is to open the door w/o pressing a button and only that, I can def live w/o that. But if that feature allows me to open the tailgate from that particular remote, that I guess I'll need it.

Nahoa · 03-15-2011, 09:19 PM

I think the remote will open the tailgate w/o comfort access. I have comfort access, so cannot be 100% certain, but there's a button for it right on the remote.

Comfort access is, however, an wonderful option.

flash3 · 03-15-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nahoa

I think the remote will open the tailgate w/o comfort access. I have comfort access, so cannot be 100% certain, but there's a button for it right on the remote.

Comfort access is, however, an wonderful option.

I'll have to see if someone else w/o the Conv Pkg chimes in on that.

But is the ONLY thing the comfort access option for is to open the door w/o pressing a button and only that?

Nahoa · 03-15-2011, 09:54 PM

Opening, locking with a touch, and not having to insert the key anywhere to start. For me, it's wonderful and a must-have. Can't go back!

MA78 · 03-15-2011, 10:19 PM

Without CA you can:
Operate car without putting a key in the ignition.
Open the tailgate with the remote.
Lock/unlock doors using the buttons on the fob.

With CA you can do the following AND:
Unlock car by touching the handle.

That's about it.

flash3 · 03-15-2011, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MA78

Without CA you can:
Operate car without putting a key in the ignition.
Open the tailgate with the remote.
Lock/unlock doors using the buttons on the fob.

With CA you can do the following AND:
Unlock car by touching the handle.

That's about it.

This sets it for me. Thanks MA!

I can live w/o the comfort access as long as I still have the start - stop button in the car.

MA78 · 03-16-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by flash3

This sets it for me. Thanks MA!

I can live w/o the comfort access as long as I still have the start - stop button in the car.

Spend that money elsewhere!

ho11ywood45 · 03-16-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MA78

Spend that money elsewhere!

Panoramic moonroof! ... Almost as much as the Convenience Package

MA78 · 03-16-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ho11ywood45

Panoramic moonroof! ... Almost as much as the Convenience Package

Eh. I'm done with moon roofs. I don't spend enough time looking straight up to make it worth it.

And in Portland it would be a total waste.

ho11ywood45 · 03-16-2011, 11:43 AM

I love it... my fiancé hates it

Needless to say, our X3 on order is lacking a moonroof.

jsublime · 03-16-2011, 12:04 PM

The case for Conv Pkg:

To many of us, the money spent on CA may seem like a waste for just being able to touch the door to unlock. You certainly got more for your money when it also gave keyless start. As someone stated, you can just reach in your pocket and press the button to unlock. What I have learned is that since this is the wife's car, CA is a must. The wife cannot just "reach in her pocket" and unlock the doors. The keys are usually lost somewhere in the black hole that is a woman's purse. Have you ever waited for your wife / gf to find something in her purse? CA is a must.

As for the power tailgate, I've seen a few reviews on here that mention they wish they would have got that option as the door is "heavy". So again, as this vehicle is for the little lady, this option is probably a must.

Xenons are a must for everybody. Nothing else to say about that. If you get a base model with only one option, get the xenons. You can add aftermarket, wheels, nav, etc. but it's very difficult to upgrade this.

flash3 · 03-16-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MA78

Spend that money elsewhere!

Yeah. I'm tempted to get the Pro Stereo Upgrade, but how bad is the Standard going to be if I am comparing it to a Toyota/Nissan that I drive now?

The Toyota/Nissan upgrade has to be equivlent to BMW's standard?

- Heated steering wheel seems likely but do I need it is the question in NC/SC?

- Heated seats? I am more than likely leaving these out.

- Smartphone Integration? I saw it a few weeks back as an option but don't see it now. What is it, per say? IDK.

MA78 · 03-16-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jsublime

The case for Conv Pkg:

To many of us, the money spent on CA may seem like a waste for just being able to touch the door to unlock. You certainly got more for your money when it also gave keyless start. As someone stated, you can just reach in your pocket and press the button to unlock. What I have learned is that since this is the wife's car, CA is a must. The wife cannot just "reach in her pocket" and unlock the doors. The keys are usually lost somewhere in the black hole that is a woman's purse. Have you ever waited for your wife / gf to find something in her purse? CA is a must.

As for the power tailgate, I've seen a few reviews on here that mention they wish they would have got that option as the door is "heavy". So again, as this vehicle is for the little lady, this option is probably a must.

Xenons are a must for everybody. Nothing else to say about that. If you get a base model with only one option, get the xenons. You can add aftermarket, wheels, nav, etc. but it's very difficult to upgrade this.

Moral of the story; Comfort Access is for women.

Agreed!

MA78 · 03-16-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by flash3

Yeah. I'm tempted to get the Pro Stereo Upgrade, but how bad is the Standard going to be if I am comparing it to a Toyota/Nissan that I drive now?

The Toyota/Nissan upgrade has to be equivlent to BMW's standard?

- Heated steering wheel seems likely but do I need it is the question in NC/SC?

- Heated seats? I am more than likely leaving these out.

- Smartphone Integration? I saw it a few weeks back as an option but don't see it now. What is it, per say? IDK.

I don't know about the stereo. I'm not that picky so I'm not the person to ask. I usually listed to NPR or books in the car.

BIMMER UK 76 · 03-16-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ho11ywood45

I love it... my fiancé hates it

Needless to say, our X3 on order is lacking a moonroof.

Crikey, if the fiance gets the final vote before your married then it could be a long stretch

sfax · 03-16-2011, 02:50 PM

Not that it really matters in this PC world but out of interest do we mean fiancé or fiancée here?!

Ironically mrs sfax persuaded me to add the sunroof to my order

ho11ywood45 · 03-16-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Crikey, if the fiance gets the final vote before your married then it could be a long stretch

Happy wife ... happy life.

AJWilson · 03-16-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ho11ywood45

Happy wife ... happy life.

Could'nt agree more, My other half insisted on most options

BIMMER UK 76 · 03-16-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ho11ywood45

Happy wife ... happy life.

You aint married yet..... make the most of your freedom

jijioben · 03-16-2011, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MA78

Without CA you can:
Operate car without putting a key in the ignition.
Open the tailgate with the remote.
Lock/unlock doors using the buttons on the fob.

With CA you can do the following AND:
Unlock car by touching the handle.

That's about it.

Slight correction, from my experience: with CA you can lock/unlock the car by touching the handle (not just unlock); and lock the car by pushing an additional button on the tailgate (without CA you can close the tailgate, but not lock the car).

Each of us can decide if CA is for them. I went for it and I like it a lot: it was bundled in the premium package.

03-15-2011, 11:54 AM	#25
flash3 Captain Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC Posts: 649 iTrader: (0)	Guys, If I am adding the Power Tailgate option as part of the Conv Pkg or separate, will it allow me to open the tailgate from the remote key fob (standard key fob) or do I need to also add the comfort access option key fob to be able to do this? If the ONLY thing the comfort access option is for is to open the door w/o pressing a button and only that, I can def live w/o that. But if that feature allows me to open the tailgate from that particular remote, that I guess I'll need it. Last edited by flash3; 03-15-2011 at 02:38 PM.

03-15-2011, 09:19 PM	#26
Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,853 iTrader: (0)	I think the remote will open the tailgate w/o comfort access. I have comfort access, so cannot be 100% certain, but there's a button for it right on the remote. Comfort access is, however, an wonderful option. __________________

03-15-2011, 09:54 PM	#28
Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,853 iTrader: (0)	Opening, locking with a touch, and not having to insert the key anywhere to start. For me, it's wonderful and a must-have. Can't go back! __________________

03-16-2011, 12:04 PM	#35
jsublime Lieutenant Drives: 135i DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NoVa Posts: 410 iTrader: (0)	The case for Conv Pkg: To many of us, the money spent on CA may seem like a waste for just being able to touch the door to unlock. You certainly got more for your money when it also gave keyless start. As someone stated, you can just reach in your pocket and press the button to unlock. What I have learned is that since this is the wife's car, CA is a must. The wife cannot just "reach in her pocket" and unlock the doors. The keys are usually lost somewhere in the black hole that is a woman's purse. Have you ever waited for your wife / gf to find something in her purse? CA is a must. As for the power tailgate, I've seen a few reviews on here that mention they wish they would have got that option as the door is "heavy". So again, as this vehicle is for the little lady, this option is probably a must. Xenons are a must for everybody. Nothing else to say about that. If you get a base model with only one option, get the xenons. You can add aftermarket, wheels, nav, etc. but it's very difficult to upgrade this. __________________

03-16-2011, 02:50 PM	#40
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	Not that it really matters in this PC world but out of interest do we mean fiancé or fiancée here?! Ironically mrs sfax persuaded me to add the sunroof to my order __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

03-15-2011, 10:19 PM	#29
MA78 TK-421 Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 610 iTrader: (0)	Without CA you can: Operate car without putting a key in the ignition. Open the tailgate with the remote. Lock/unlock doors using the buttons on the fob. With CA you can do the following AND: Unlock car by touching the handle. That's about it.

03-16-2011, 11:43 AM	#34
ho11ywood45 New Member Drives: 2011 X3 -- Alpine White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	I love it... my fiancé hates it Needless to say, our X3 on order is lacking a moonroof.

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