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Oct 22, 2011 | 07:11 PM

JayCe28

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hey guys !

i need help why didnt my car come with at least usb cable or aux ?? anyway i need to know is there anything i could or install a stereo ?? plz help thank you

Oct 23, 2011 | 08:44 AM

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USB is not available for 2004. You can def add aux input. Do a quick search in DIY section.

Oct 23, 2011 | 08:53 AM

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Actually I got the OEM iPod interface retrofitted into my 2004 car by dealer. I had a 6cd changer in glovebox before, my car does not have a navi.

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Oct 26, 2011 | 04:52 AM

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Another option is the Parrot system (Mki9100 or Mki9200) that gives you:
1. Bluetooth
2. USB
3. Line in

I use it in my car along with a video-in box and I connect my iphone, DVD player etc.

Oct 26, 2011 | 07:12 AM

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My Ride: 2004 530i premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7 35% tint all around 19' DPE GT7

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Originally Posted by micloi

Another option is the Parrot system (Mki9100 or Mki9200) that gives you:
1. Bluetooth
2. USB
3. Line in

I use it in my car along with a video-in box and I connect my iphone, DVD player etc.

How much does something like that run? did you do the install yourself?

Oct 26, 2011 | 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cleung

How much does something like that run? did you do the install yourself?

Parrot is around £100 tp £110 and takes a couple of hours to fit.

The video-in system cost £120 and took another hour or so but if you do it at the same time as the parrot then it saves you time.

Oct 26, 2011 | 07:28 AM

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Did you install it youself? How complicated was the install process? How does the Parrot integrate to the factory system?

Oct 26, 2011 | 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cleung

Did you install it youself? How complicated was the install process? How does the Parrot integrate to the factory system?

A friend did the installation but it is quite straight forward.

Parrot has it's own remote control but it can also be integrated and controlled by the steering wheel controls for another £70

Oct 26, 2011 | 07:48 AM

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A friend did the installation but it is quite straight forward.

Parrot has it's own remote control but it can also be integrated and controlled by the steering wheel controls for another £70

What year e60 do you have? any pics of how you mounted it? I'm quite interested in this because I've been wanting bluetooth and ipod in my car