stealthology

I was thinking around $200-$300 tops, but Ii was just quoted $650 for getting the ipod hookup. Incredible is all I have to say..

What are my other options?

Thanks,
Dan

1600

You are correct, sir. The dealer price should be around 3 bills. I had one done for my son's 325xi at a NJ dealer and that was the cost +/-.

djr77

In 2007 that's what I paid. A little expensive, but I was already at the dealer getting other stuff done.

jprovence

I was just charged 2 hours of labor, about 230. I did the install and dropped the car off.

D33ZNUT5

Depends where you go. My dealer wants over $1000! I called BMW NA and they said they cant do anything, the dealer makes the price. Crooks.

jherm

yep, I needed the computer systems flashed to the latest which they charged me 2 hours (~$230) for. Then I took the car to 2point5 for the custom installation which was another $650ish.

craigm1841

i paid $500 for part and (1 hr labor)

stealthology

Thanks for the responses guys. I may just suck it up and do this. I will likely need to have my car reprogrammed anyway since I don't have the CD changer. I don't think I even have MP3 capability for the CD player (what kinda shit is that? on a 60k car). I need this done for an iphone.. does anyone have this setup to use with their iphone?

It seems like the ipod/iphone would need to stay in the glove compartment once installed, is that correct? ..might be very inconvenient opening your glove compartment everytime you need to answer the phone..

Opinions appreciated, thanks!

EuroCarFan

To clarify, are you talking about the Aux input to hook up your iPod or the full iPod integration kit? The Aux input is only about $150-$200 installed but the full integration kit is around ~$600. The part itself for the integration kit is already $300 but you can buy it from Garry Romani of Newport BMW, NJ for 25% off. See the sticky thread at the top of the Parts & Accessories Forum for his contact info. Labor is about another $300 or so.

stealthology

Thanks for clarifying that. I was only aware of the full integration kit. I would definitely consider the aux input for $150-$200 installed. Can my dealership do this? Because I called them about it and I guess they assumed I was talking about the full integration kit..

Will the aux input appear in the glove compartment just like the full kit? Can someone please explain the differences in benefits between the two kits?

THANKS!
Dan