Anyone else annoyed with the trunk??

RevFreak14 · 03-27-2011, 09:59 PM

As I imagine most here do, I use my M as my DD. And the way the trunk opens ( or barely does ) when I use the remote leaves a lot to be desired. i realize this is a sports car, but why can't it open completely like on the 5 & 7 series ?? And for that matter, why can't it close automatically when you push the button? Can't tell you how many times I've had both hands full and this would've been a very convenient feature. I realize it's a sports car and that I'm being picky, but the sticker on the car when I bought it was $73k. I think this should be standard.

mgx · 03-27-2011, 10:00 PM

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J BONE · 03-27-2011, 10:01 PM

Haha. Was thinking about this the other day. Have to agree with you. For a $60K+ car, one would think the trunk would open and close by itself. Glad I am not the only one who thinks this!

OC3 · 03-27-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RevFreak14

As I imagine most here do, I use my M as my DD. And the way the trunk opens ( or barely does ) when I use the remote leaves a lot to be desired. i realize this is a sports car, but why can't it open completely like on the 5 & 7 series ?? And for that matter, why can't it close automatically when you push the button? Can't tell you how many times I've had both hands full and this would've been a very convenient feature. I realize it's a sports car and that I'm being picky, but the sticker on the car when I bought it was $73k. I think this should be standard.

Perhaps BMW is trying to distinguish the 3 series from the 5 series? There are many other convenience type of features that M5 does that M3 does not.

geneatals · 03-27-2011, 10:11 PM

funny, one of the few things I disliked about my e60 535i was the spring loaded/catapult trunk release...and I actually find the minimal opening of my m3's trunk refreshing and welcomed....to each his own tho...

although it was kind of fun to see latte's launch off the trunk of my e60

RE: automatic closing, I've never had that feature, so I don't miss it. Perhaps if I had it, I'd complain how it takes too long to close tho

ChrisAW · 03-27-2011, 10:15 PM

You wouldn't want to have to over exert yourself opening the trunk or anything.

GOLFFRR · 03-27-2011, 10:17 PM

maybe it has something to do with weight?

persian54 · 03-27-2011, 10:52 PM

i wish i could hold the open trunk button without the stupid alarm going off

this is something i hate

mgx · 03-27-2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persian54

i wish i could hold the open trunk button without the stupid alarm going off

this is something i hate

wish my open trunk button actually OPENED MY TRUNK!

Legion5 · 03-27-2011, 10:54 PM

The M3 is based on the 3 series, the 3 series is an entry level car so they didn't design a automatic trunk into it. With the 5 series they wanted more whiz bang features so they put that in there. It's simply a result of the car it's based on. If you want the feature badly enough, take it to a shop that does high end custom audio work, and they'll set you up with a remote controlled trunk in a weekend for $600. It would be easy to tie an actuator control box into being triggered by the lock release.

1sikbmr · 03-27-2011, 10:56 PM

true words. I miss that from my 5er

ES_TRADER · 03-27-2011, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persian54

i wish i could hold the open trunk button without the stupid alarm going off

this is something i hate

This is my no 1 complaint could care less about auto open and close. That's mire for soccer moms carrying loads of groceries

Oh and also comfort access working only 50% of the time. I got key in my pocket pressing the release button for 5 mins finally resulting to taking the key out of my pocket and pressing the button and looking like an ass half the time standing there and having the panic sounding alarm go off

Definitive · 03-27-2011, 11:11 PM

Im sure its been said many times in this thread already, but its prob to save weight. If you want to retrofit Im sure you could. Why not add 30lbs to a race car, because your lazy!

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艾利克斯 · 03-27-2011, 11:27 PM

why there is no heated steering wheel...

elp_jc · 03-27-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by geneatals

I actually find the minimal opening of my m3's trunk refreshing and welcomed

Same here

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eisenb11 · 03-28-2011, 12:18 AM

I was pretty bummed to find that the E93 is the only one with an automatic trunk latch. I hate having to slam the trunk to close it. I'm going to miss that when I switch to an E92 when I order my next car.

TMR · 03-28-2011, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persian54

i wish i could hold the open trunk button without the stupid alarm going off

this is something i hate

+1

MK599 · 03-28-2011, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persian54

i wish i could hold the open trunk button without the stupid alarm going off

this is something i hate

omg +5034485749385787w8978934757
You basically need to hold it just right, roughly 1.94582 seconds and itll open. Any longer and the alarm goes..

Not really annoyed with the automatic opening and closing tho. its like another variation of 6mt vs dct...

saeedg48 · 03-28-2011, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

maybe it has something to do with weight?

persian54 · 03-28-2011, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk599

omg +5034485749385787w8978934757
You basically need to hold it just right, roughly 1.94582 seconds and itll open. Any longer and the alarm goes..

Not really annoyed with the automatic opening and closing tho. its like another variation of 6mt vs dct...

2.999 actually lol

PITA

M3_FTW · 03-28-2011, 03:34 AM

My previous RS4 used to pop up all the way. Thinking about it now, it was that car's only good feature. POS of note

So ye, I will forgive BMW for not doing that on the M3. Everything else > Automatic opening bootlid

jmflukeiii · 03-28-2011, 08:06 AM

Haha I would never expect to have my trunk auto open or close on an M3.... or really any car. Who cares

03-27-2011, 09:59 PM	#1
RevFreak14 First Lieutenant Drives: 09 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 398 iTrader: (0)	Anyone else annoyed with the trunk?? As I imagine most here do, I use my M as my DD. And the way the trunk opens ( or barely does ) when I use the remote leaves a lot to be desired. i realize this is a sports car, but why can't it open completely like on the 5 & 7 series ?? And for that matter, why can't it close automatically when you push the button? Can't tell you how many times I've had both hands full and this would've been a very convenient feature. I realize it's a sports car and that I'm being picky, but the sticker on the car when I bought it was $73k. I think this should be standard. __________________ 09 E92 M3, Space Grey, Fox Red, DCT - Current 05 E46 M3 - Gone 02 330ci - Gone 99 Lexus GS400 - Gone
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03-27-2011, 10:11 PM	#5
geneatals Ninja Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal (SFV) Posts: 2,961 iTrader: (2)	funny, one of the few things I disliked about my e60 535i was the spring loaded/catapult trunk release...and I actually find the minimal opening of my m3's trunk refreshing and welcomed....to each his own tho... although it was kind of fun to see latte's launch off the trunk of my e60 RE: automatic closing, I've never had that feature, so I don't miss it. Perhaps if I had it, I'd complain how it takes too long to close tho __________________ 2011.5 E90 M3 AW l Black Novillo Leather \| Carbon Fiber Leather Trim \| ZCP \| ZP2 \| M-DCT \| Navigation \| Moonroof \| 6FL l Pics/Mods Retired: 2008 535i l AW l Black Dakota Leather l Bamboo Anthracite l ZPP l ZSP l 6FL Last edited by geneatals; 03-27-2011 at 11:00 PM.

03-27-2011, 10:15 PM	#6
ChrisAW Rear Admiral Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 259 iTrader: (1)	You wouldn't want to have to over exert yourself opening the trunk or anything. __________________ --Chris --2007 997 Turbo

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03-27-2011, 10:52 PM	#8
persian54 Lieutenant General Drives: MW E93 M3/E89 Z4 35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal Posts: 15,352 iTrader: (258)	i wish i could hold the open trunk button without the stupid alarm going off this is something i hate __________________ Next track day: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651089 Sorry I'm just someone who comes on here to fill a void..I dont have the $ to own a BMW. This is a nice E93:http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434032

03-27-2011, 10:00 PM	#2
mgx Banned Drives: Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Posts: 230 iTrader: (0)	blahblahblah

03-27-2011, 10:01 PM	#3
J BONE The Boss Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,815 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [4.00]	Haha. Was thinking about this the other day. Have to agree with you. For a $60K+ car, one would think the trunk would open and close by itself. Glad I am not the only one who thinks this!

03-27-2011, 10:54 PM	#10
Legion5 Major Drives: e92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 1,284 iTrader: (11)	The M3 is based on the 3 series, the 3 series is an entry level car so they didn't design a automatic trunk into it. With the 5 series they wanted more whiz bang features so they put that in there. It's simply a result of the car it's based on. If you want the feature badly enough, take it to a shop that does high end custom audio work, and they'll set you up with a remote controlled trunk in a weekend for $600. It would be easy to tie an actuator control box into being triggered by the lock release. __________________ A clean car is a happy car! CANON PHOTOGRAPHER

03-27-2011, 10:56 PM	#11
1sikbmr Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,106 iTrader: (12)	true words. I miss that from my 5er __________________ E90 ///M3 6MT Atlantis Blue - Fox red Gloss black grilles/Red gills\|V1 hardwire\|Painted reflectors\|ZHP lighted shift knob\|VMR V710 silver\|GTS lip\|Lux custom 8k kit\|AA Green Filter\| AA Pulley\| RPI GTM Exhaust\|Sosi x-pipe\|BMW Performance Steering Wheel V1\|

03-27-2011, 11:11 PM	#13
Definitive definitivecars.com Drives: 2011 E90 M3 - AW/FR Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,411 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [3.75] 2009 (Lease up Sept ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up 6/19 ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up Octo ... [0.00]	Im sure its been said many times in this thread already, but its prob to save weight. If you want to retrofit Im sure you could. Why not add 30lbs to a race car, because your lazy! D __________________ CCC - Camarillo Cars & Coffee - Weekly Ventura County Meet - 8pm - Coffee Bean on Arniell

03-27-2011, 11:27 PM	#14
艾利克斯 Private First Class Drives: SG E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver, B.C Posts: 115 iTrader: (1)	why there is no heated steering wheel...

03-28-2011, 12:18 AM	#16
eisenb11 Major Drives: 2012 E92 M3 SSII Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redondo Beach, CA, USA Posts: 1,107 iTrader: (0)	I was pretty bummed to find that the E93 is the only one with an automatic trunk latch. I hate having to slam the trunk to close it. I'm going to miss that when I switch to an E92 when I order my next car.

03-28-2011, 03:34 AM	#21
M3_FTW Private First Class Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Edition Model Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South Africa Posts: 100 iTrader: (0)	My previous RS4 used to pop up all the way. Thinking about it now, it was that car's only good feature. POS of note So ye, I will forgive BMW for not doing that on the M3. Everything else > Automatic opening bootlid

03-28-2011, 08:06 AM	#22
jmflukeiii Captain Drives: 2011 Jet Black M3 ZCP Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 727 iTrader: (0)	Haha I would never expect to have my trunk auto open or close on an M3.... or really any car. Who cares __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 Jet Black, DCT, Competition, Premium 2, and Convenience Packages, Black Novillo, Enhanced Premium Sound, 15% Tint, Black Kidneys/Reflectors/Gills/Roundels, DINAN Full Exhaust, DINAN Tune. 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Black everything.

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