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Aug 9, 2007 | 07:50 AM

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Kuchar

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From: Houston, Tx.

My Ride: Black/Black 2004 530i w/ Premium & Sport Pkgs.

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Originally Posted by bmwpwr' post='456672' date='Aug 8 2007, 03:00 PM

I went to Southbay BMW today for a scheduled oil change and maintenance. I asked the service assistant if he could quote me on AUX. INPUT and if he could update me with the newest IDRIVE program... (v.26 I think ...the nice gray screen template). The AUX INPUT is quoted as $75.00 for the part and labor fees need to be assigned per car.

I got a call and they said the AUX installation would cost $550.00 because they have to put in the new system. They can not give me a update of the newest IDRIVE either, and only can if there is something wrong with the current one.

I know both of these topics have been talked about....but I also know people have gotten the AUX for cheaper at the dealership and have gotten the new IDRIVE installed w.o hassle or excuses from the dealership.
HOW DO YOU DO IT?

I'm at a dealership this morning getting my AUX input programmed. I installed it myself, just asking them to program it. They quoted me $250 USD to program it, $450 if I hadn't bought & installed the input myself. I think I paid roughly $75 for mine too.

With all the problems I've read on this board from others that have had problems with the programming of the car I feel like I'm sitting in a waiting room expecting a nurse or doctor to tell me my car has successfully given birth to an AUX adapter. Sigh. Hopefully I'll be out of here soon & ONLY $250 lighter in the wallet.

Aug 9, 2007 | 08:28 AM

#12

525iEnjoy

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From: Socal-90601

I was quoted around 200 bucks for my CD Changer to be removed completely and a AUX adapter put in..It looks like a small box with ipod hook up and RCAs jacks too...I take it BMW has to update when you switch it out?