UK Costs for Voice and Aux retrofits
02-22-2006, 12:06 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
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I just got my new e60 and am still quite mad to note that I wasn't told that I would loose the basic voice commands because I added the media package. I contacted BMW and the dealer but no one wants to listen to this. I wanted to be able to voice dial at least my phone stored voice tags but now have a button on my steering wheel that does nothing! Also got mislead by the top gear magazine that said iPod connection was included.
Please share your UK dealer experiences on the following.
1. Cost of getting the Voice Input retrofit installed, date installed and also the dealer.
2. Cost of getting the Aux In retrofit installed, date installed and also the dealer.
3. Cost of getting both above installed, date installed and also the dealer.
Please share your UK dealer experiences on the following.
1. Cost of getting the Voice Input retrofit installed, date installed and also the dealer.
2. Cost of getting the Aux In retrofit installed, date installed and also the dealer.
3. Cost of getting both above installed, date installed and also the dealer.
02-22-2006, 12:14 PM
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Can't comment on the cost to get aux input fitted, as i never use my ipod & the quality sucks anyhow, but for some it's a must.
I have however had Extended Voice Control retro-fitted & it's actually cheaper to get it retro-fitted than take it as an option.
Should cost anywhere from ?50 - ?150 depending on whether your dealer happens to be upgrading your CIP or other software work at the same time as fitting Extended Voice. A dealer can only charge you once for software work in any given job, so if they're enabling mp3 playback or updating CIP, then you can get the software/labour part of the Voice Control for nothing, thus making the cost about ?50 which is the total cost fo the parts.
I have however had Extended Voice Control retro-fitted & it's actually cheaper to get it retro-fitted than take it as an option.
Should cost anywhere from ?50 - ?150 depending on whether your dealer happens to be upgrading your CIP or other software work at the same time as fitting Extended Voice. A dealer can only charge you once for software work in any given job, so if they're enabling mp3 playback or updating CIP, then you can get the software/labour part of the Voice Control for nothing, thus making the cost about ?50 which is the total cost fo the parts.
02-22-2006, 01:26 PM
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My Ride: UK 2006 530D MSport. Auto, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Visibility, Media Pack, Sun Protective Glass, Hi-Fi Speaker System, Heated Seats, Enhanced voice control, M Lip Spoiler.
Actually cost me yesterday (SoperBMW, Lincoln) ?170(inc) for the Enhanced Voice Kit inclusive of fitting, s/w was free upgrade for me. If s/w is required then you'll need to pay for this ?100-150 (unless you can get s/w done as warranty on other item like me and as detailed in previous post).
02-22-2006, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by spareone3' post='244444' date='Feb 22 2006, 10:26 PM
Actually cost me yesterday (SoperBMW, Lincoln) ?170(inc) for the Enhanced Voice Kit inclusive of fitting, s/w was free upgrade for me. If s/w is required then you'll need to pay for this ?100-150 (unless you can get s/w done as warranty on other item like me and as detailed in previous post).
02-22-2006, 11:58 PM
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My Ride: UK 2006 530D MSport. Auto, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Visibility, Media Pack, Sun Protective Glass, Hi-Fi Speaker System, Heated Seats, Enhanced voice control, M Lip Spoiler.
Originally Posted by sicce' post='244470' date='Feb 22 2006, 11:09 PM
My dealer has quoted me over ?600 for extended voice option. If someone in my area knows of another dealer charging less please let me know. thanks
02-23-2006, 12:33 AM
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Voice retrofit, ?182.14 (inc. VAT) 25th March 2005
Aux-In retrofit, ?145.70 (inc. VAT) 8th March 2005
Both at Sytner of Nottingham.
And the aux in quality is not crap.
Aux-In retrofit, ?145.70 (inc. VAT) 8th March 2005
Both at Sytner of Nottingham.
And the aux in quality is not crap.
02-23-2006, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by browellm' post='244641' date='Feb 23 2006, 10:33 AM
And the aux in quality is not crap.
However, I cannot find such option at all in both - Belgian and Luxembourgish options lists, so does anyone know if it's available here, and for how much?
And if we're at options subject: does anyone know if I can order chrome grill (with 520d), and for how much?
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03-08-2006, 01:32 PM
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Model Year: 2006
Any one else got the Voice Retrofit installed recently. What was the cost of the install with the software update? And where?
03-08-2006, 01:35 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
Model Year: 2006
Any one else got the Voice Retrofit installed recently. What was the cost of the install with the software update? And where?
I wanted this so badly that I bought the part myself, thinking I would install it and then simply go in for a software update later. However the TIS says that the software update must be done prior to the install. Also although there are very few parts to install it involves opening too many areas of the car and looks quite complicated. Best left with a dealer.
However my local dealer quoted me over ?700 for this work.
I wanted this so badly that I bought the part myself, thinking I would install it and then simply go in for a software update later. However the TIS says that the software update must be done prior to the install. Also although there are very few parts to install it involves opening too many areas of the car and looks quite complicated. Best left with a dealer.
However my local dealer quoted me over ?700 for this work.
03-08-2006, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by browellm' post='244641' date='Feb 23 2006, 09:33 AM
Voice retrofit, ?182.14 (inc. VAT) 25th March 2005
Aux-In retrofit, ?145.70 (inc. VAT) 8th March 2005
Both at Sytner of Nottingham.
And the aux in quality is not crap.
Aux-In retrofit, ?145.70 (inc. VAT) 8th March 2005
Both at Sytner of Nottingham.
And the aux in quality is not crap.