[OrangeDeep]

I literally had to try to close the doors soft enough to use this feature. It really is a waste. Do you really think it is ever necessary?

[Docray1]

Originally Posted by X5er_Driver

Are the Soft Close an option on the '12 535xi? I didn't see them when I ordered.

My dealer claims the "soft close doors" can be ordered on the 2012 535's in the US. It is a "special order" type option at a cost of $600.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by tdepetra

Purists aside, if you don't have it, it's easier to be critical or say you don't need it. If you have soft close doors, it takes 5 minutes to learn, 10 minutes to appreciate, and you will most likely want it in your next car.

I have them and would not order them again.

[drewb7787]

Originally Posted by Grizzles

what are the pros and cons of soft close doors? i have not seen them in action yet.

I have them and love them...no cons....People who say the noise is annoying...I don't get it...they are very quiet and it lasts a couple seconds.

[TunedIn]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

I have them and would not order them again.

Originally Posted by drewb7787

I have them and love them...no cons....People who say the noise is annoying...I don't get it...they are very quiet and it lasts a couple seconds.

This is what drives me nuts about this forum. I don't think there's any topic regarding the F10 that doesn't have polarized opinions. Manual transmission vs. 8 speed automatic with paddles. Steering feel is lacking, steering feel is fine. Car sacrifices sporting ability for luxury, car is the perfect blend of both. I give up.

P.S. - Except for dvdinmotion. Everyone seems to love them.

[mkossler]

Originally Posted by TunedIn

This is what drives me nuts about this forum. I don't think there's any topic regarding the F10 that doesn't have polarized opinions. Manual transmission vs. 8 speed automatic with paddles. Steering feel is lacking, steering feel is fine. Car sacrifices sporting ability for luxury, car is the perfect blend of both. I give up.

P.S. - Except for dvdinmotion. Everyone seems to love them.

Hah! Just like every other forum I've ever participated in. The level of emotion and escalation also tends to be in overdrive - although I'd have to say that this forum (in general) tends to stay on the well-mannered side.

[listerone]

I,personally,would have no use for them.More $$$...just another thing to malfunction...and I wouldn't trust their effectiveness/safety.Same thing with the electric trunk lid.

[Bmrmeup]

Used to own a Volvo 850. My wife & everyone else used to slam my trunk close. I got the comfort access feature to overt the trunk issue. I must say its kinda cool with the doors closing easy even though I do have to school the new riders about the feature. I enjoy the feature.

[ddd269]

I don't understand why people keep saying that they need to "teach" the passengers about the auto door feature or be horrified when they slam the door shut. You can slam the doors as hard as you want and works just as if it didn't have this feature. I got friends that slam my doors all the time and sounds and functions just the same as normal doors... except the motor still works after the door is shut.

It's not going to break the door or the auto shut feature... and if it does, you got warranty to cover it. Personally, I looooove this feature and would get it if available on every car I'm buying.

People who slam doors shut will slam regardless of what car they get into... but that's another matter completely.

[inny]

Originally Posted by ddd269

I got friends that slam my doors all the time and sounds and functions just the same as normal doors... except the motor still works after the door is shut.

Not sure if the closing sound is the same. Even if it does sounds the same with non soft-close doors F10 there something with soft-close doors that makes people to open the door and close it again.

[Jon D]

Originally Posted by TunedIn

This is what drives me nuts about this forum. I don't think there's any topic regarding the F10 that doesn't have polarized opinions. Manual transmission vs. 8 speed automatic with paddles. Steering feel is lacking, steering feel is fine. Car sacrifices sporting ability for luxury, car is the perfect blend of both. I give up.

P.S. - Except for dvdinmotion. Everyone seems to love them.

Funny thing, but that's what tends to happen on a discussion forum. By virtue of the title, it's a place where people can exchange differing views, often very polarised, but frequently in accord.
If you can get over whatever annoys you personally, it can provide a wealth of very useful information.

[e46revspeed]

i have it and absolutely love it, especially the auto trunk.

[QCM5]

Just food for thought in case anyone is considering purchasing a car with the soft-close option...the dealer is replacing one of the rear door modules on mine to the tune of $900, $490 for the part. Car has 54k miles.

[RSBro]

I have Comfort Access with this feature, and it has been acting up a lot the past few months. I would not get it again. Everyone always slams the hell out of my doors anyway.