Is this a fair price for an iPod adapter and install?
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$239.96 for the iPod kit from Garry at BMW of Newport and $175 for install and programing. $414.96 is that a good price?
Just so you know I don't currently have a CD changer or Nav and my car does not play mp3's so I would definitely need the programing. I was hoping maybe if I installed it myself I could just take it to a dealer and say that it didn't work and they would do the update for free. That way I could save myself $175. If that were possible I would do it.
It's hard for me to justify the $400 just to play my iPod. As most of you know I don't have a problem spending money on mods for my car. I just think $400 for just this function is a bit ridiculous. What do you guys think?
Just so you know I don't currently have a CD changer or Nav and my car does not play mp3's so I would definitely need the programing. I was hoping maybe if I installed it myself I could just take it to a dealer and say that it didn't work and they would do the update for free. That way I could save myself $175. If that were possible I would do it.
It's hard for me to justify the $400 just to play my iPod. As most of you know I don't have a problem spending money on mods for my car. I just think $400 for just this function is a bit ridiculous. What do you guys think?
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I paid right at $500 for mine so I think your quote is reasonable. Have seen other quoted upwards of $800-$900 for part and install. Is it cheap, no. If you are a big radio listener or has Sirius and that most of the time, probably not worth the cost for you. I installed it in my old 545, have the 6FL iPod/USB option in my 550 and listen almost exlcusively to my iPod so clearly it was worth it to me. You have to decide that on your own...
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Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='671755' date='Sep 17 2008, 06:15 PM
I'd rather go with the dension gw500...
What's the cost to purchase, and install for that Dension? I thought it was more expensive. I know that you get the usb function, and you keep your changer.
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Originally Posted by providenceleaf' post='671711' date='Sep 17 2008, 02:39 PM
$239.96 for the iPod kit from Garry at BMW of Newport and $175 for install and programing. $414.96 is that a good price?
Just so you know I don't currently have a CD changer or Nav and my car does not play mp3's so I would definitely need the programing. I was hoping maybe if I installed it myself I could just take it to a dealer and say that it didn't work and they would do the update for free. That way I could save myself $175. If that were possible I would do it.
It's hard for me to justify the $400 just to play my iPod. As most of you know I don't have a problem spending money on mods for my car. I just think $400 for just this function is a bit ridiculous. What do you guys think?
Just so you know I don't currently have a CD changer or Nav and my car does not play mp3's so I would definitely need the programing. I was hoping maybe if I installed it myself I could just take it to a dealer and say that it didn't work and they would do the update for free. That way I could save myself $175. If that were possible I would do it.
It's hard for me to justify the $400 just to play my iPod. As most of you know I don't have a problem spending money on mods for my car. I just think $400 for just this function is a bit ridiculous. What do you guys think?
That is a fantastic price from the dealer. I guess I will not be able to do this retrofit for less $ than the dealer anymore. This same dealer Sterling BMW like the others used to charge $1,150 for the iPod retrofit. I wonder if you are getting a special deal or they just had to lower the price now that other shops have access to the tool needed to program the iPod to the CCC.
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Great price! I paid $240 for the adapter/equipment...installed it myself and then paid $210 for the progman update so that it could be recognized by idrive. Go for it...its well worth it.
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Originally Posted by providenceleaf' post='671711' date='Sep 17 2008, 05:39 PM
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It's hard for me to justify the $400 just to play my iPod. As most of you know I don't have a problem spending money on mods for my car. I just think $400 for just this function is a bit ridiculous. What do you guys think?
It's hard for me to justify the $400 just to play my iPod. As most of you know I don't have a problem spending money on mods for my car. I just think $400 for just this function is a bit ridiculous. What do you guys think?
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That's a good price. I got hosed! I paid $685 Canadian for hardware and labour. But I am going to write it off as a car expense so I didn't negotiate further. Canadian dealer prices are also higher than US - apparently, I got a deal!
