How to close trunk

bzzbenz · 07-17-2005, 03:09 PM

How do you guys close your trunk without getting finger prints all over the paint? On my old car it had a built in handle inside the trunk deck. Just curious....

bobnaz · 07-17-2005, 03:12 PM

Inside on the trunk lid are 2 cut out grab holes. Grab with one hand and pull.

pony_trekker · 07-17-2005, 06:29 PM

You can use something else besides a finger . . .

agarbati · 07-17-2005, 07:11 PM

Use cut out grab hole on inside of door to swing door down, then one finger on the plate to push it all the way closed!

Frank_NJ · 07-17-2005, 07:20 PM

I use the license plate!

NaTuReB0Y · 07-17-2005, 08:34 PM

elbow........

Kao BMW · 07-17-2005, 11:07 PM

I wish they had remote closing like the 7 series.

deutschmann59 · 07-17-2005, 11:45 PM

You know where the release is...if you try to close it with that, and start driving, the signal will go off saying the trunk is open. It's got some kind of sensor on it, so when you close it and use that handle, you are actually opening it again when you are slamming it. It took me a few weeks to actually figure that out.

dpuwookie79 · 07-18-2005, 11:35 AM

I find telekinesis works well.

marcus330i · 07-18-2005, 11:43 AM

If you can't get the feel of using the grab-holes inside the trunk lid....use your palm on the Roundel (the BMW logo) and push down. At least you can't see the fingerprints on that.

In my E60 there was a demo of this in the video that came with the car.

kronzprinz · 07-18-2005, 11:51 AM

mercedes makes a license plate frame with a little grab handle. you could try that... the mb sign is nowhere on the frame so it shouldn't matter to us

fredtoo · 07-18-2005, 11:58 AM

If you have the folding rear seats, you can close the trunk from the inside, and then get out through the back seats.

silverado · 07-18-2005, 12:02 PM

Use one of the grab holes inside the trunk top to pull it down, then push on the licence plate to close if needed. Those who think the question is funny clearly do not have black cars

skimo · 07-18-2005, 07:20 PM

Wow...not trying to offend anyone

...but speaking of obsession ! I care about my car alot...but woow..relax people, its just a car!!! this post is just hilarious !!

Anyone figure out how to close the driver door without touching the paint ?

silverado · 07-18-2005, 07:41 PM

Touching the paint wouldn't be a problem if you didn't see your clear hand print on it after you do so. Touch the car a few times after you wash it and it looks like crap. Again, anyone who thinks this is funny doesn't have a black one.

marcus330i · 07-18-2005, 08:41 PM

Agreed...black cars get nasty fingerprints all over if you're not careful. I use the door handle to close up or on occassion I use my hip to keep my hands off the car. Always have a microfiber towel in the car for touch-ups. Black is a labor of love.

Armen52 · 07-19-2005, 03:39 AM

Guys the door sills above the window line can be used for closing. They sorta take fingerprints but not very badly. Nothing like black paint. Although if you can get used to going for the door handle every time that's even better. Its just tought o reach around to them in tight spots.

The trunk? I just close pulling/pressing on the area underneath the license plate. Doesn't really show up on my Arctic car. No other really convenient way that I found.

KillDork · 07-19-2005, 06:55 AM

On my (soon to be replaced) E46 I grab the grab hole inside the trunk lid and give it a pull with just the right amount of force, and it closes without me having to touch the ouside of the lid at all.
Sure this is possible on E90 as well? Seem to remember doing it while testing one, it was actually easier to do on the E90 that my old E46.

johnfkitchen · 07-19-2005, 07:49 AM

For you black E90 owners

a2a2pqk · 07-19-2005, 02:23 PM

Yea black cars.... i have finger prints all over my car from people closing the doors with their sweaty hands!!! Kind of regret getting black but hey it's the best color... when it's clean.. and when it's not vandalized by haters!

Btw Hi everyone I'm new!!! I post sometimes @ Bimmerfest as well!! I'm looking to get my dad to switch his Outback to a 325i or 330i!! But he just started the lease a year ago!!

agarbati · 07-19-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by a2a2pqk

Yea black cars.... i have finger prints all over my car from people closing the doors with their sweaty hands!!! Kind of regret getting black but hey it's the best color... when it's clean.. and when it's not vandalized by haters!

Btw Hi everyone I'm new!!! I post sometimes @ Bimmerfest as well!! I'm looking to get my dad to switch his Outback to a 325i or 330i!! But he just started the lease a year ago!!

Welcome. You'll find this board to be pretty addictive, even after you get your E90.

a2a2pqk · 07-19-2005, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by agarbati

Welcome. You'll find this board to be pretty addictive, even after you get your E90.

Thanks

For sure!! I'm always around the Audi forums. Before I used to surf around some Subaru Legacy forums too but I find that there are actually much more fun with Euro car forums.. especially the BMW and Audi ones! the MB ones are less fun partly because they rarely mod their cars I guess? At least I don't get what they are talking about most of the time.

I heard from my friend it is possible for a dealer to buy your car right even though you're leasing it. Is this true?

07-17-2005, 03:09 PM	#1
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pony_trekker Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 535 x drive Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	You can use something else besides a finger . . .
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agarbati Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 279 Posts Drives: E90, Saph Blk 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	Use cut out grab hole on inside of door to swing door down, then one finger on the plate to push it all the way closed!
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Frank_NJ ///M Specialist 561 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E52 Z8, G83 M4Cx Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Shore iTrader: (0)	I use the license plate!
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Kao BMW iLOVE90 64 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA iTrader: (0)	I wish they had remote closing like the 7 series.
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deutschmann59 Captain 178 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	You know where the release is...if you try to close it with that, and start driving, the signal will go off saying the trunk is open. It's got some kind of sensor on it, so when you close it and use that handle, you are actually opening it again when you are slamming it. It took me a few weeks to actually figure that out.
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07-18-2005, 11:35 AM	#9
dpuwookie79 New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 LMB 328i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	I find telekinesis works well.
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07-18-2005, 11:43 AM	#10
marcus330i Lieutenant 42 Rep 524 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Point Loma, California iTrader: (0)	If you can't get the feel of using the grab-holes inside the trunk lid....use your palm on the Roundel (the BMW logo) and push down. At least you can't see the fingerprints on that. In my E60 there was a demo of this in the video that came with the car. __________________ Realtor Mobile: 6spd / Sport / Prem / Navi / ED 3-30-06 73 3.0s/84 528e/90 525i/97 M3 4dr/99 M3 Conv/2001 330i/2004 545i ED/2006 330i ED June 05 You're in control...is there anywhere you want to go ? -------------------------
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kronzprinz Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: EASTCOAST iTrader: (0)	mercedes makes a license plate frame with a little grab handle. you could try that... the mb sign is nowhere on the frame so it shouldn't matter to us
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fredtoo First Lieutenant 15 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 325 328 350 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: nj iTrader: (0) Garage List 1986 328 [0.00] 2006 325 [0.00]	If you have the folding rear seats, you can close the trunk from the inside, and then get out through the back seats.
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silverado Captain 288 Rep 874 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Use one of the grab holes inside the trunk top to pull it down, then push on the licence plate to close if needed. Those who think the question is funny clearly do not have black cars __________________ 2018 F87 M2 \| LBB \| Executive \| Moon Roof \| Apple CarPlay [2018 F22 M240 (sold) ; 2015 F22 M235i (sold); 2006 E90 330i (sold); 1983 E30 Coupe 320i (sold)]
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skimo Lieutenant 91 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2011 335 vert Dinan II Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin Texas !! iTrader: (1)	Wow...not trying to offend anyone ...but speaking of obsession ! I care about my car alot...but woow..relax people, its just a car!!! this post is just hilarious !! Anyone figure out how to close the driver door without touching the paint ?
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silverado Captain 288 Rep 874 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Touching the paint wouldn't be a problem if you didn't see your clear hand print on it after you do so. Touch the car a few times after you wash it and it looks like crap. Again, anyone who thinks this is funny doesn't have a black one. __________________ 2018 F87 M2 \| LBB \| Executive \| Moon Roof \| Apple CarPlay [2018 F22 M240 (sold) ; 2015 F22 M235i (sold); 2006 E90 330i (sold); 1983 E30 Coupe 320i (sold)]
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marcus330i Lieutenant 42 Rep 524 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Point Loma, California iTrader: (0)	Agreed...black cars get nasty fingerprints all over if you're not careful. I use the door handle to close up or on occassion I use my hip to keep my hands off the car. Always have a microfiber towel in the car for touch-ups. Black is a labor of love. __________________ Realtor Mobile: 6spd / Sport / Prem / Navi / ED 3-30-06 73 3.0s/84 528e/90 525i/97 M3 4dr/99 M3 Conv/2001 330i/2004 545i ED/2006 330i ED June 05 You're in control...is there anywhere you want to go ? -------------------------
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Armen52 Captain 34 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Guys the door sills above the window line can be used for closing. They sorta take fingerprints but not very badly. Nothing like black paint. Although if you can get used to going for the door handle every time that's even better. Its just tought o reach around to them in tight spots. The trunk? I just close pulling/pressing on the area underneath the license plate. Doesn't really show up on my Arctic car. No other really convenient way that I found. __________________ E90 330i delivered 6/29/2005, ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/Step, Arctic/Gray/Walnut
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KillDork First Lieutenant 4 Rep 310 Posts Drives: E90 MY '06 320D Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oslo, Norway iTrader: (0)	On my (soon to be replaced) E46 I grab the grab hole inside the trunk lid and give it a pull with just the right amount of force, and it closes without me having to touch the ouside of the lid at all. Sure this is possible on E90 as well? Seem to remember doing it while testing one, it was actually easier to do on the E90 that my old E46. __________________ 2006 E90 320D Sparkling Graphite Aluminium trim\|black Dakota leather\|Xenon\|Comfort Access\|Sports seats\|Steptronic\|iDrive Professional\|Bluetooth\|Voice\|PDC front & rear\|sun shade rear window & sides\|auto dim outside & inside mirrors\|Comfort\|Dynamic\|Advantage
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07-19-2005, 02:23 PM	#20
a2a2pqk New Member 4 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 05 A4 1.8T USP, 08 X3 3.0Si Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yea black cars.... i have finger prints all over my car from people closing the doors with their sweaty hands!!! Kind of regret getting black but hey it's the best color... when it's clean.. and when it's not vandalized by haters! Btw Hi everyone I'm new!!! I post sometimes @ Bimmerfest as well!! I'm looking to get my dad to switch his Outback to a 325i or 330i!! But he just started the lease a year ago!! __________________ 05 Brilliant Black A4 1.8TQ 6MT Ultra Sport Package Performance Mods-REVO Stage 2, 380cc Injectors, Forge 007 DV, K&N Filter, APR Snub Mount, ABT Sport Springs, APR Sport Exhaust Exterior Mods- S4 Rear Bumper(with Carbon Fibre Mod), BBS CH, Oettinger Roof Spoiler
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