Premium Package adds "Hidden" Item

AgsWin · 05-12-2011, 12:32 AM

So after talking to 3 different CA's and one of them being a well respected ED CA on here, they all told me that the chrome inserts in the handles are standard.

However, after some research I have found out that the chrome inserts are part of the Premium Package. So besides the ambient lighting, auto dim mirrors and Homelink, you also get the chrome inserts on the door handles. Solid color comes on the non-premium cars.

Losco · 05-12-2011, 12:50 AM

is comfort access included in the prem. package for US? I think you get the chrome handle with comfort access. all Japanese models get comfort access as base option, so I haven't seen any non-chrome F10s here.

AgsWin · 05-12-2011, 01:05 AM

Comfort Access is $1000 in the US but all US cars come with the push start ignition now, so the only thing the CA does is allow you to lock and unlock the door by touching the handles. Too much money IMO. Just reach in your pocket and push the button and touch the 10 $100 bills you just saved :-)

grimlock · 05-12-2011, 12:46 PM

Ambient lighting which is standard on all models in HK gets the chrome bits.. doesn't require CA here

Yes, but the kicker is the Bmw fob is designed to slip out of your hand with the slightest mishandling.. better invest in a key case

Jon D · 05-13-2011, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AgsWin

Comfort Access is $1000 in the US but all US cars come with the push start ignition now, so the only thing the CA does is allow you to lock and unlock the door by touching the handles. Too much money IMO. Just reach in your pocket and push the button and touch the 10 $100 bills you just saved :-)

Couldn't agree more, it's a lot of money just to save you from having to operate the fob - you don't even have to take it out of your pocket as the buttons are easily distinguishable by feel.
I tried to fool my partner's 9 year old granddaughter into thinking I had a magic thought operated boot lid, but she just told me to do it again, without my hand in my pocket

GordonGecko · 05-13-2011, 06:19 AM

Haa!

Breach · 05-13-2011, 06:22 AM

Can't agree more. It's a complete waste of money - I have it and still would rather use the buttons.

05-12-2011, 12:32 AM	#1
AgsWin Captain 167 Rep 754 Posts Drives: 2022 Frozen Dark Grey M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: College Station, TX iTrader: (1)	Premium Package adds "Hidden" Item So after talking to 3 different CA's and one of them being a well respected ED CA on here, they all told me that the chrome inserts in the handles are standard. However, after some research I have found out that the chrome inserts are part of the Premium Package. So besides the ambient lighting, auto dim mirrors and Homelink, you also get the chrome inserts on the door handles. Solid color comes on the non-premium cars.
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Losco Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 231 Posts Drives: F10 528i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Japan iTrader: (0)	is comfort access included in the prem. package for US? I think you get the chrome handle with comfort access. all Japanese models get comfort access as base option, so I haven't seen any non-chrome F10s here.
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AgsWin Captain 167 Rep 754 Posts Drives: 2022 Frozen Dark Grey M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: College Station, TX iTrader: (1)	Comfort Access is $1000 in the US but all US cars come with the push start ignition now, so the only thing the CA does is allow you to lock and unlock the door by touching the handles. Too much money IMO. Just reach in your pocket and push the button and touch the 10 $100 bills you just saved :-)
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grimlock Colonel 716 Rep 2,003 Posts Drives: F10 N52B30@255PS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Ambient lighting which is standard on all models in HK gets the chrome bits.. doesn't require CA here Yes, but the kicker is the Bmw fob is designed to slip out of your hand with the slightest mishandling.. better invest in a key case
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GordonGecko Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: BMW 530i SE Auto (E39) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	Haa!
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Breach First Lieutenant 80 Rep 373 Posts Drives: F10 520dA M Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	Can't agree more. It's a complete waste of money - I have it and still would rather use the buttons.
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