Is the USB port a feature of the Ipod kit or something different? I have a 2006 e60 and haven't pulled the trigger on the kit yet. I love the idea of using a memory stick in the car. Anyone know what it takes to get one of these installed? Thanks!

-d

 

The USB feature on the LCI is different than the current iPod kit that you can get. The USB feature is not going to be a retrofit option on older E60's.

 

pls help!!! my 1st bmw (528xi)gone into production and i did not get the ipod/usb connection and i knnow it is too late to order now..my question is can i get the dealer to install it but i have read many forums and what i need ot know is is there a difference between dealer and factory installed?are all the functions similar and are they controlled similarly..plz advise.i would only get it from the dealer if it functions the same way as a factory installed would?also if there is a difference then what exactly is it?

 

Sure. You go to a dealer, order a car, specify the option 6FL. That's all it takes.

 

I think you need to take my avatar abc (will obviously delete iPod first though)

 

After going over all the documentation again yesterday evening I arrived at the conclusion that every bit of documentation seemed to contradict the other therefore I put together a lengthy email to my dealer (proving to be one of the best sales exec's I have dealt with in a long time btw) attached all the various bits of posted info, asked him to read it through and give me a call back once he has had the opportunity to dig and get some facts together.

Will let you know what i get in response

 

No contradictions as far as I can see.

Adapter is free in US. When available in UK, it will cost about 30 quid.

Not too hard.

Hey, it's only MP3, not World Hunger or Global Warming.

ABC

 

It comes just after Global Warming........I know what you mean and I am certainly not loosing sleep over it, just want to be crystal clear on what is available and when etc etc.

 

BMW say the adapter will be available in the UK. When? They're not saying. They are saying that its an accessory and therfore will cost something.

If you get more out of them than that, then it's all been worthwhile.

ABC

 

The part is due to be available in the UK mid April, speed to market is the issue apparently. The debate about cost is still being had, it may well be included with the option and therefore chassis numbers issued without the part would be passed it when released FOC