tmo454

I just talked to my local dealer who stated that the price for the I-pod adaptor and trim piece with Installation would be $584.83

I have an 04' 545i without the CD changer.

Does this price seem right? I just don't want to get ripped off... Thanks!

joldknow

Well guys, it's now over 12 months since my original post and I am happy to tell you that I finally took the plunge and today I have collected my car having had the "Retrofit Kit" iPod adapter fitted. I am VERY happy with it, it really is superb!!!!

The part number is "65 41 0 415 655 = iPod interface retrofit kit". For full details on how this thing looks and works on your iDrive, check out: http://www.bmwusa.com/BMW2003/Templates/iB...CACHEHINT=Guest


I have also attached an original BMW PDF instruction book on how to fit this (if you are happy to do this type of thing yourself).
Personally I am from the UK and took mine to an Independant BMW specialist in Warrington called "David Paul BMW". These guy are ex dealer BMW and certainly know their stuff. Their labour charges are half the cost of Main Dealers. However - one word of warning - the installation of this kit requires a re-code of the iDrive. On my car (which is the 2005 model) it did actually take some time, but the guys got there in th end. I can highly recomment David Paul (Tel: 01925 232 515) if you live any where near Warrington in the North West of England.

If you are thinking of adding an iPod connection, my adivce would be to go for this Retro Kit option and don't bother with the cheaper FM transmitters etc. You will NOT be disappointed !!!

ryanm5

Has the e60 m5 2005 model got an aux in that works and where is it located? thanks.

tw99

+1 on that. I've just bought a used E61 (it was built late 2004), and have had the Retrofit iPod kit fitted. It's a couple of hours labour because of the software upgrades needed in addition to the actual fitting of the kit. Gives you full track listings on the I-drive and control from steering wheel buttons.

It works extremely well - not exactly cheap, but it's a very nice upgrade for the car.

southgate

how much will it run to have the AUX connection put in to my 05

Richard in NC

If you have an iPod, you are better off getting the full iPod adapter. It is easier to install and cheaper if you already have a CD changer. Expect about $400-$600 for the adapter including installation and software updates at a dealer. For non iPods, I don't know the cost of just an aux input. You'd still have to manually control the device.

I don't know of any retrofit's yet for the '08 USB port option. That allows full steering wheel/iDrive access to the music from any supported USB attachable device or flash memory.

skunkd

I have a question..

i have a 2004 530i non navi

i would like to get the ipod integration kit installed on it.

does this work with all ipods? for example i have an ipod touch. will it charge/play it through the idrive menu?

just wondering about compatibility

balihar123

will the ipod kit play songs downloaded from itunes store E.G. AAC format?

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Im pretty sure the kit does not play anything, its just a link to the amp in the head unit.

If your iPod can play it it will come out of the speakers

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I also am looking for the best solution to connect up my ipod and iphone3g to my 2004 2.5d E61

I have a 6 disc changer in the glovebox and am not exactly sure which head unit I have as it does not say anything on the from e.g business cd etc

Thoughts?