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Old 12-13-2005, 10:47 AM
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I'm about to pick up my e60 on friday - first BMW. It's a company car, so it's only got a few extras on it. Bluetooth isn't one. I need to organise a handsfree kit - what's the best solution? I've read posts that the dealer can upgrade software to activate the bluetooth - is that right? I'm in the UK if that's any difference. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Shrek3' post='210759' date='Dec 13 2005, 02:47 PM
I'm about to pick up my e60 on friday - first BMW. It's a company car, so it's only got a few extras on it. Bluetooth isn't one. I need to organise a handsfree kit - what's the best solution? I've read posts that the dealer can upgrade software to activate the bluetooth - is that right? I'm in the UK if that's any difference. Thanks.
If you can get the in car bluetooth setup then do so as its going to be the best option. Everythings integrated and of course all the phone info appears on the screen.
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Originally Posted by Shrek3' post='210759' date='Dec 13 2005, 02:47 PM
I'm about to pick up my e60 on friday - first BMW. It's a company car, so it's only got a few extras on it. Bluetooth isn't one. I need to organise a handsfree kit - what's the best solution? I've read posts that the dealer can upgrade software to activate the bluetooth - is that right? I'm in the UK if that's any difference. Thanks.
I believe blue tooth is standard on E60 or at least in the US...
click here bmwusa bluetooth
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He's from UK, not US, so it's different. Check with bmw.co.uk site to see if BT is standard on 525i. If not, retrofit is needed probably by software.
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Bluetooth is a ?550 option in the UK. About $900 ish
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My Ride: 09 - 520d M Sport - Steptronic - Carbon Black - Black Dakota Leather Sports Seats electric- Auto Climate - Piano Black Bamboo - Antracite Headlining - Business Media Kit - Sat Nav - Bluetooth - CD Changer - Auxillary Port and USB - M Sport Multifunction Steering - Lowered M Suspension - 18" Alloys with RFT - M Badged - M Bumpers and Bodykit - Park Distance Control - Advanced Voice Rec - Auto Dim Mirror - Privacy Glass - 5 Year Service Inclusive Previous -06 - 525 M Sport - Steptronic - Sapphire Black - Black Nappa Leather Sports Seats - Auto Climate - Alluminium Cubed Interior - Anthracite Headliner - Business CD with Auxillary Port - M Sport Multifunction Steering - Bluetooth - Lowered M Suspension - 18" Alloys with RFT - M Badged - M Bumpers and Bodykit - Park Distance Control - Spare Wheel kit - Advanced Voice Rec
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Retrofit takes takes 6 man hours so costs double the price of it on the option list. E2000.00 in Ireland as opposed to E1050.00
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