Do you need USB/IPOD integration for New iDrive

Cloud9blue · 10-20-2008, 05:51 PM

well, here is the question.
if you want to play music from external harddrive or USB key, do you need the factory installed USB/iPod integration, even if my car is going to be a MY09 with the new harddrive based iDrive. does the iDrive come with USB outlet as standard?

sorry, cant seem to find any clear information on this.

HD2DMAX · 10-20-2008, 06:08 PM

I recently spec'd out a new 2009 335 with 609 Nav, ZSP Sport package , my sales advisor said I would need to add the 6FL = iPod and USB adapter in the order for it to work. Hope this helps.

ncoig · 10-20-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWnator

well, here is the question.
if you want to play music from external harddrive or USB key, do you need the factory installed USB/iPod integration, even if my car is going to be a MY09 with the new harddrive based iDrive. does the iDrive come with USB outlet as standard?

sorry, cant seem to find any clear information on this.

My understanding (ordered 335i on the way) that you don't need the USB port - it will copy from a CD or DVD when inserted, but no, no standard USB.

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kefler · 10-20-2008, 07:37 PM

I have an 08... but I think the same thing holds true for 09.. If you don't get 6FL you will regret it. The flexibility you get with USB based storage is worth the money.

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HD2DMAX New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 08 328i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	I recently spec'd out a new 2009 335 with 609 Nav, ZSP Sport package , my sales advisor said I would need to add the 6FL = iPod and USB adapter in the order for it to work. Hope this helps. __________________ 2008 BMW 328i
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kefler Lieutenant 123 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 2018 X5m / Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I have an 08... but I think the same thing holds true for 09.. If you don't get 6FL you will regret it. The flexibility you get with USB based storage is worth the money.
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