First experience feedback
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From: Boston, MA
My Ride: 2006 530xi Titanium Gray
Packages: Premium, Sport, Premium Sound, Cold Weather
Options: Comfort Access, HUD, NAV, 18" wheels
My new 2006 530xi has just been delivered and I thought I could share my initial experience
First and most important, great car! A pleasure to drive. We had a small blizzard in Massachusetts on Sunday and the xDrive/DTC combination works pretty well on icy/snowy roads.
Communication
I've been able to pair my BlackBerry 7100t (running 4.0.2.49) without any problem but the address book cannot be downloaded. You need to initiate the calls from the BB (or enter the number through iDrive). I've heard that with version 4.1 of the BB handheld software, syncing the address book will become possible. I've not been able to find a release date for 4.1
Entertainment
I have the premium sound package (13 HP, Logic 7, 6-CD changer).
I've been able to play MP3 CDs from the main CD player but not from the CD changer.
I've also been able to play an MP3 DVD by removing the Nav DVD and put an MP3 DVD instead. Nice if you now where you're going...
- Does anybody know if the incompatibility between the CD changer and MP3 CDs is a known issue? Any software upgrade to fix that?
- Any way a replacement part for the Nav DVD player could be used to replace the main CD player?
- I've browsed the forums and I haven't found a really neat solution to plug an ipod with (i) iDrive control, (ii) charging the ipod, (iii) getting audio from the dock connector (not from the jack). Did I miss something?
General questions
- Several people on this forum mentioned upgrading the CIP. Is there a place to find all the available versions and associated release notes?
- How do you know which version your car is running?
First and most important, great car! A pleasure to drive. We had a small blizzard in Massachusetts on Sunday and the xDrive/DTC combination works pretty well on icy/snowy roads.
Communication
I've been able to pair my BlackBerry 7100t (running 4.0.2.49) without any problem but the address book cannot be downloaded. You need to initiate the calls from the BB (or enter the number through iDrive). I've heard that with version 4.1 of the BB handheld software, syncing the address book will become possible. I've not been able to find a release date for 4.1
Entertainment
I have the premium sound package (13 HP, Logic 7, 6-CD changer).
I've been able to play MP3 CDs from the main CD player but not from the CD changer.
I've also been able to play an MP3 DVD by removing the Nav DVD and put an MP3 DVD instead. Nice if you now where you're going...
- Does anybody know if the incompatibility between the CD changer and MP3 CDs is a known issue? Any software upgrade to fix that?
- Any way a replacement part for the Nav DVD player could be used to replace the main CD player?
- I've browsed the forums and I haven't found a really neat solution to plug an ipod with (i) iDrive control, (ii) charging the ipod, (iii) getting audio from the dock connector (not from the jack). Did I miss something?
General questions
- Several people on this forum mentioned upgrading the CIP. Is there a place to find all the available versions and associated release notes?
- How do you know which version your car is running?
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JCM, congratulations on your car -- I'm sure you'll grow to love it even more each day. 
I can't answer every one of your questions off the top of my head but as far as the CD changer playing MP3's I think that may come with a future software update. Keep in mind that many of us don't even have the capability to play MP3's in the CD slot so you're already ahead of the game... As far as the CIP upgrades, click here to see if this is what you're looking for. Also, the only way to determine what CIP version you currently are running is for the dealer to get a reading by connecting the car to one of their machines.
Although I'm sure others will chime in with some additional help for you, I wanted to simply say that I think just about every question you asked is answered here in the forums already -- you're ownership experience with your new car will be tremendously enhanced if you spend some time reading and searching the vast amount of information that we've shared over the years of our collective ownership.
You've found the greatest source of information on the E60 and the greatest collection of owners that are as enthusiastic about their cars today as the day they first drove them. If you spend some time getting familiar with the forums and your car by reading what we've already experienced, you'll be an expert in no time!
Happy driving and post some photos when you get a chance!
P.S. - sorry about the Patriots! I would have loved to see a rematch between the Steelers again this year (but with a different outcome...)
I can't answer every one of your questions off the top of my head but as far as the CD changer playing MP3's I think that may come with a future software update. Keep in mind that many of us don't even have the capability to play MP3's in the CD slot so you're already ahead of the game... As far as the CIP upgrades, click here to see if this is what you're looking for. Also, the only way to determine what CIP version you currently are running is for the dealer to get a reading by connecting the car to one of their machines.
Although I'm sure others will chime in with some additional help for you, I wanted to simply say that I think just about every question you asked is answered here in the forums already -- you're ownership experience with your new car will be tremendously enhanced if you spend some time reading and searching the vast amount of information that we've shared over the years of our collective ownership.
You've found the greatest source of information on the E60 and the greatest collection of owners that are as enthusiastic about their cars today as the day they first drove them. If you spend some time getting familiar with the forums and your car by reading what we've already experienced, you'll be an expert in no time!
Happy driving and post some photos when you get a chance!
P.S. - sorry about the Patriots! I would have loved to see a rematch between the Steelers again this year (but with a different outcome...)
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Originally Posted by JCM' post='224828' date='Jan 15 2006, 10:36 PM
My new 2006 530xi has just been delivered and I thought I could share my initial experience
First and most important, great car! A pleasure to drive. We had a small blizzard in Massachusetts on Sunday and the xDrive/DTC combination works pretty well on icy/snowy roads.
Communication
I've been able to pair my BlackBerry 7100t (running 4.0.2.49) without any problem but the address book cannot be downloaded. You need to initiate the calls from the BB (or enter the number through iDrive). I've heard that with version 4.1 of the BB handheld software, syncing the address book will become possible. I've not been able to find a release date for 4.1
Entertainment
I have the premium sound package (13 HP, Logic 7, 6-CD changer).
I've been able to play MP3 CDs from the main CD player but not from the CD changer.
I've also been able to play an MP3 DVD by removing the Nav DVD and put an MP3 DVD instead. Nice if you now where you're going...
- Does anybody know if the incompatibility between the CD changer and MP3 CDs is a known issue? Any software upgrade to fix that?
- Any way a replacement part for the Nav DVD player could be used to replace the main CD player?
- I've browsed the forums and I haven't found a really neat solution to plug an ipod with (i) iDrive control, (ii) charging the ipod, (iii) getting audio from the dock connector (not from the jack). Did I miss something?
General questions
- Several people on this forum mentioned upgrading the CIP. Is there a place to find all the available versions and associated release notes?
- How do you know which version your car is running?
First and most important, great car! A pleasure to drive. We had a small blizzard in Massachusetts on Sunday and the xDrive/DTC combination works pretty well on icy/snowy roads.
Communication
I've been able to pair my BlackBerry 7100t (running 4.0.2.49) without any problem but the address book cannot be downloaded. You need to initiate the calls from the BB (or enter the number through iDrive). I've heard that with version 4.1 of the BB handheld software, syncing the address book will become possible. I've not been able to find a release date for 4.1
Entertainment
I have the premium sound package (13 HP, Logic 7, 6-CD changer).
I've been able to play MP3 CDs from the main CD player but not from the CD changer.
I've also been able to play an MP3 DVD by removing the Nav DVD and put an MP3 DVD instead. Nice if you now where you're going...
- Does anybody know if the incompatibility between the CD changer and MP3 CDs is a known issue? Any software upgrade to fix that?
- Any way a replacement part for the Nav DVD player could be used to replace the main CD player?
- I've browsed the forums and I haven't found a really neat solution to plug an ipod with (i) iDrive control, (ii) charging the ipod, (iii) getting audio from the dock connector (not from the jack). Did I miss something?
General questions
- Several people on this forum mentioned upgrading the CIP. Is there a place to find all the available versions and associated release notes?
- How do you know which version your car is running?
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Congratulations on your new car! as far as the Blackberry goes, I have the 7520 and just downloaded v4.1.0 and the address book shows up in the IDrive ... and the numbers shows with the names now..just my 2 cents
... and the numbers shows with the names now..just my 2 cents
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Originally Posted by JCM' post='224828' date='Jan 15 2006, 10:36 PM
My new 2006 530xi has just been delivered and I thought I could share my initial experience
Sorry I can't help you with your issues, but then, it sounds as though you'd be more attracted to laps around Circuit City than Nurburgring.
Have fun,
Ray Hull
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Originally Posted by JCM' post='224828' date='Jan 15 2006, 07:36 PM
My new 2006 530xi has just been delivered and I thought I could share my initial experience
The CD changer does not play MP3 CDs--yet--here's a doc with more details:
MP3_drives.pdf
There is no iPod integration product available yet for the E60. The best solution now is have the aux input installed, which is a simple audio jack--install instructions here:
5_series_aux_input.pdf
Here's a post with my iPod hardwire install, which answers your other iPod related questions:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=12430
The only way to find out the CIP version (now called PROGMAN) is to take it to the dealer.
As Rudy mentioned, there is an amazing amount of info available here, and most topics have been discussed a few times, so take the time to familiarize yourself with the search function!
Post some pix when you get a chance.
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From: FLA - East Coast, USA
My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
The CIP (PROGMAN) progression is here in this thread, post #6
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?show...780&hl=PROGMAN
Although there is a online 20.02 available for fixing an E90 RAD2 problem, it has not been identified with a Target Data Status number as yet. We will have to wait and see when we get future updates and see what BMW says about it.
And welcome to E60.net your friend in need - but u have to pay with pics.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?show...780&hl=PROGMAN
Although there is a online 20.02 available for fixing an E90 RAD2 problem, it has not been identified with a Target Data Status number as yet. We will have to wait and see when we get future updates and see what BMW says about it.
And welcome to E60.net your friend in need - but u have to pay with pics.