scary news from the dealer
03-23-2010, 06:07 AM
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My Ride: BMW 525d M Sport 2006
i was so certain and so happy that i will get my car (2006 525d Msport Pro SatNav) fitted with a tv. and the last step was to phone the dealer to agree on the price and date of fitting .... but he shocked me when he said £2000 ... given that he will use the same monitor that my car already has ! its just for their work and for the cables and antenna !
im so disappointed now
im so disappointed now
03-23-2010, 08:54 AM
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My Ride: 2008 528i, Space Grey, Nav, PDC, Premium, Sports, Grey Leather, Xenon, Cornering...
WOW! That is pretty steep! I don't have any TV's but I don't think that is right. Hopefully someone with more experience can help.
03-23-2010, 08:59 AM
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That price is for OEM parts and BMW labour... There are3rd party solutions that would be a lot cheaper, plus you can get them installed by an indy who'll do a better job for less money.
03-23-2010, 09:04 AM
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My Ride: e60 545i 2003, going for executive style
have a look at SCRAUDIO at www.scraudio.co.uk, I have not used them yet, but if you call them they could definetly advise.
03-23-2010, 10:18 AM
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03-23-2010, 10:26 AM
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My suggestion is to enjoy "driving" the car and worry about TV when you get home (but thats just me). On the other hand, you can always find a shop that specializes in car stereo installation that can do the job for way less than a dealership will charge you.
03-23-2010, 10:35 AM
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My Ride: BMW 525d M Sport 2006
thanks guys
i appreciate ur help
i have phoned the first website guys and they sad they'll phone me tmrw to gimmi a quotation
howitzer thanks for the advice ... to be honest i love gadgets and especially in my car, this is one thing, the second is, i do long trip frequently coz my family is in london and i work in newcastle .... and obviously london's traffic has no mercy ! that's why im after one
i appreciate ur help
i have phoned the first website guys and they sad they'll phone me tmrw to gimmi a quotation
howitzer thanks for the advice ... to be honest i love gadgets and especially in my car, this is one thing, the second is, i do long trip frequently coz my family is in london and i work in newcastle .... and obviously london's traffic has no mercy ! that's why im after one
03-24-2010, 06:54 AM
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My Beast has the TV & Pro Sat Nav - This system also requires a larger Screen than the standard I drive -
It is so cool having these extras. I bring the Mrs to the supermarket just so I can wait in the Car and watch Judge Judy and The Simpsons!!
It is so cool having these extras. I bring the Mrs to the supermarket just so I can wait in the Car and watch Judge Judy and The Simpsons!!
03-24-2010, 07:01 AM
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I don't usually agree with you Howitzer, but this time.............I must. I like gadgets as much as anyone, but when it comes to my car and TV, all it's really there for is to make others more comfortable (since you can't watch tv as the driver), and I have alway felt the same: No one should be more comfortable in my car than me, if someone else wants to be comfortable, make a payment, otherwise I am the only one who truly needs to be comfortable in my car.