Trunk question

northyork · Jan 27, 2005

Does anyone know if on the 2000 528i the trunk should pop open when opening it? When the trunk button is pressed, it unlocks but does not open. I have to physically lift the trunk open.

northyork · Jan 29, 2005

Ok so maybe of the 15 people who have looked at this post they dont have a 2000 528i but how about the 5 series in general. Does the trunk open completely when trunk button is pressed? Whereas with mine, the trunk only unlatches but does not open till I physically lift it open.

ThankS!

Tom · Jan 29, 2005

Same with the 3-Series, it only unlatches but doesn't physically lift itself up.

CosmosBlack · Jan 29, 2005

My trunk just unlatches but does not pop up. That's how it is, nothing wrong with it.

Average Jae · Jan 29, 2005

i don't know of any bimmers that have trunk lids that spring into action (pun intended) upon release. no problem w/ your ride [thumb]

northyork · Jan 30, 2005

Thanks everyone... Although I think it should... ah well fine German engineering. Must have been the same group that designed the cup holders!

geneo · Jan 30, 2005

buy a new 5 they pop open so fast it will knock your teeth out

andreyiv · Jan 30, 2005

northyork said:

Don't tell me you are talking crap about BMW just because the trunk lid does not open all the way!!!?!???! Its not a feature on your car, deal with it, if you wanted it to pop open, get a new car. BMWs are purpose build and believe me, good cup holders and pop open trunk lids are not on top of the to do list.

northyork · Jan 30, 2005

I don't think I necessarily agree with you. I think it all contributes to the whole car experience. Perhaps I wasn't fair as besides those few things the car is a dream and as with all cars there are things that could be better. For example, head lights that automatically turn on.

Average Jae · Jan 30, 2005

Todd, the newer bimmers have that option. it comes w/ rain sensor. BMW is slower to gadgets w/ technological innovation, esp compared to japanese cars, but w/ added electronics, comes more problems.. i don't mind turning on my own lights. but despite that "shortcoming" they sure drive well. i think i'll choose better driving experience over cool gadgets, in a car anyway.

andreyiv said:

at least he's not complaining about the new 5er running out of battery if he leaves the key in ignition overnight and happens to open any other door besides the drivers.. apparently laughing at idiots is also not PC anymore..

andreyiv · Jan 31, 2005

Average Jae said:

You got that right.

I know somebody who left his key in the ignition of a ML430, the car went wild on him, had to get it towed to the dealership and had a whole list of problems to be fixed.

jenny1941 · Feb 8, 2005

My 540 doesn't pop open and sometimes it doesn't open except with the key - frustrating when I want to be cool and the fllipping thing won't open.

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