Another Rookie Question

AlexGP · 03-26-2011, 07:06 AM

Do the exterior mirrors fold electrically? (I imagine so)
And even folded they are the widest point of the car, correct?

richard in NC · 03-26-2011, 08:40 AM

Near the mirror adjust left/right slide switch is a button to fold them in.
I'd guess that is the still the widest point except maybe the rear fender flares on sport models.

I fold my mirrors in to park in my sisters car port. The challenge is backing back out.

Frank_NJ · 03-26-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexGP

Do the exterior mirrors fold electrically? (I imagine so)
And even folded they are the widest point of the car, correct?

They do providing you have the Convience Package on the 3.5i or the Premium Package on the 3.5d or 5.0i. Even folded that would be the widest part of the vehicle.

AlexGP · 03-26-2011, 12:44 PM

Thanks guys - I am looking at the SAV, so my question was related to the whether, even with the wider wheels/tires, the mirrors were the widest point, which you guys have confirmed!

LEDZEP · 03-29-2011, 06:53 AM

Yep. Even with the M Sport rear flares, the folded mirrors are the widest point. Just clears the garage door with a few inches to spare on each side.

AlexGP · 03-29-2011, 09:40 AM

THX, that is exactly the concern!

aas5 · 03-29-2011, 09:56 AM

Is there a way to fold them automatically when you shut off the engine or exit the car? I don't think it's an option but wanted to confirm. Thanks.

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richard in NC Colonel 1229 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Near the mirror adjust left/right slide switch is a button to fold them in. I'd guess that is the still the widest point except maybe the rear fender flares on sport models. I fold my mirrors in to park in my sisters car port. The challenge is backing back out. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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AlexGP Private First Class 26 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2001 BMW X5 3.0 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys - I am looking at the SAV, so my question was related to the whether, even with the wider wheels/tires, the mirrors were the widest point, which you guys have confirmed!
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AlexGP Private First Class 26 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2001 BMW X5 3.0 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	THX, that is exactly the concern!
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aas5 Captain 173 Rep 901 Posts Drives: 2022 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Is there a way to fold them automatically when you shut off the engine or exit the car? I don't think it's an option but wanted to confirm. Thanks.
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