pro2cer

Here's the story real quick................I had an appointment (WED) to get my trim fixed on my passenger door as well as hoping I can get a replacement M-ASK unit that plays MP3's. I called up another dealership who put my AUX in that same day, so no need to get it done Wednesday. Well after searching this great site, I found that I could get the Adapter installed for CHEAP if my car was wired for a changer (prep). Well, Yes it is, and instead of my price being somewhere around $600 US, they will do it for $375!!! Now I'm feeling like an idiot for NOT waiting til Wednesday. I paid $185 for the AUX install, which was GREAT compared to $225. This dealership is the best!!! But do I spend the $375 NOW after getting the AUX, to get the ADAPTER done?

What would you do?!!!

1. Get some HOEN foglights and other stuff
2. Save up for GAS this baby guzzles
3. Try to get them to remove the AUX and apply credit to the Adapter...FUNNY huh?

Just received my rubba Mats, Homelink (which I'm still trying to get to work) and my wheel locks.

Well, I'll just have to suck it up and leave it alone for now.

bargamon

The iPod adapter is Great. Bone up and just do it. Even combined the price is less than what some people are paying.

montereytony

Hi Pro2cer,
What adapter are you referring to? I just purchased a 2004 545 and mp3's do not work. I asked
about an ipod and the dealership said the car does not have a connection, but would put an AUX port.
I have ready lots of posts but am still confused.
--tony

pro2cer

Well, the adapter is the setup that allows you to control you iPOD through use of the iDrive. It very simple and there should be a link here showing the OFFICIAL installation instructions. The key is, "your vehicle MUST have a CD Prep package". The dealership called BMW for me and found that I have it. Call your dealer and ask your SA to find this out for you. It will save you $200 or more for the additonal installation.

I like the AUX input.......BUT>.........the volume/level output as well as the decrease in the bass frequency has me a bit disappointed. I make the adjustments on the iPOD in the EQ section and in the Audio Menu of the iDrive.

Good Luck.

the-oneil

Option 3 sounds great - if they would do it.
Otherwise, I would go for the MOSt Bus adaptor

Nothing beats having the entire music collection at your fingertip, and controlling it from the i-drive and steering wheel controls

Wiu-Bimmer

Take this document to your Service Advisor at your BMW dealership

montereytony

Thank you all! I am armed with a printout of the pdf. My appointment is scheduled at 8am this morning. Over
the phone I was told that they need the car for two day.
Thanks again!
--tony

the-oneil

2 days

I thought 24 hours is more than enough. Unless the computer crashes overnight and they need to restart.

pro2cer

WOW!!! Well I guess it depends on the schedule load there also. It can be done in 1 DAY normally if not quicker.
Hopefully you have the CD Prep. I've decided to put my $400 in other mods......things I can take with me when I trade up to the HORSE!!!! 750i!!!!!

xexyus

Off topic, im just curious as to why you attached those images of the train and that old car.