Ipod Interface cost

nyc3r · 11-09-2006, 07:55 PM

Just wanted to take a poll on how much people are paying for their ipod interface + installation.

To start off, I was quoted $550 installed..

(before taxes)

All amount in USD.

jmonier · 11-09-2006, 08:30 PM

Note that even if you install the hardware yourself, the dealer still has to code the car to recognize it (with the possible exception of the case where a cd changer is being replaced), so there will be some installation cost.

Lydiamight · 11-10-2006, 06:57 AM

Just been quoted the following by my local BMW dealer--around 30 miles south of London. All sterling prices have been converted to US$ at the prevailing exchange rate:
To supply IPOD integration kit £195 $374
To fit (one hours labour) £129 $247
To recode vehicle (one hours labour) £129 $247
Total £453 $868 !!!!!!

Yes that's right $868===at that price I don't think I'll bother

nyc3r · 11-10-2006, 07:09 AM

wow $868.. it makes our $500+ sound like a good deal.. I can't get myself to pull the trigger considering a brand new 30gb ipod is only $250.

My SA actually told me it used to be cheaper but they raised the price because it is taking their technicians longer to install than what the factory recommanded.

Zirenz2006 · 11-10-2006, 07:11 AM

These prices are obscene. Almost 2x the cost of my 80 GB iPod on average. I'll stick with my SIk Ram Din cable and Scosche Remote.

obLu · 11-10-2006, 11:26 AM

Got my interface for $250 at Morristown, but then installation was quoted at 2.5hrs @ $105/hr (that included a free big gouge in the wood trim of my ash tray cover and a ton of swirl marks from a car wash that I stated repeatedly I didn't want them to do).

They had to have it overnight for re-coding too. I can only hope I tied up one of their techs for a bunch of non book hours too.

edit: For me it's pretty much worth it to be able to see the song title and be able to up/down arrow on the steering wheel instead of reach down and fumble with the ipod. I bought an (old version) nano specifically for the car and it stays tucked away in the glove box for weeks on end.

JSpira · 11-10-2006, 12:43 PM

This is for ifisboin, jayz4, jdelcas1

How did you accomplish the coding and sw upgrade?

View Poll Results: How much for Ipod interface + installation
<$300 (installed it myself)	5	18.52%
$300-$400 installed	4	14.81%
$400-$500 installed	4	14.81%
$500-$600 installed	8	29.63%
$600 + (I got ripped off)	6	22.22%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

11-09-2006, 07:55 PM	#1
nyc3r Colonel 113 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	Ipod Interface cost Just wanted to take a poll on how much people are paying for their ipod interface + installation. To start off, I was quoted $550 installed.. (before taxes) All amount in USD. Last edited by nyc3r; 11-10-2006 at 07:09 AM..
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11-09-2006, 08:30 PM	#2
jmonier Captain 11 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92, 2002 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	Note that even if you install the hardware yourself, the dealer still has to code the car to recognize it (with the possible exception of the case where a cd changer is being replaced), so there will be some installation cost.
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11-10-2006, 06:57 AM	#3
Lydiamight Private 2 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 640D Motorsport Convertible Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent UK iTrader: (0)	You guys just don't realise how lucky you are Just been quoted the following by my local BMW dealer--around 30 miles south of London. All sterling prices have been converted to US$ at the prevailing exchange rate: To supply IPOD integration kit £195 $374 To fit (one hours labour) £129 $247 To recode vehicle (one hours labour) £129 $247 Total £453 $868 !!!!!! Yes that's right $868===at that price I don't think I'll bother
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nyc3r Colonel 113 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	wow $868.. it makes our $500+ sound like a good deal.. I can't get myself to pull the trigger considering a brand new 30gb ipod is only $250. My SA actually told me it used to be cheaper but they raised the price because it is taking their technicians longer to install than what the factory recommanded.
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11-10-2006, 07:11 AM	#5
Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1773 Rep 4,685 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Zandvoort Blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	These prices are obscene. Almost 2x the cost of my 80 GB iPod on average. I'll stick with my SIk Ram Din cable and Scosche Remote. __________________ Current: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2021 ///M3 Competition IOMG \| 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
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11-10-2006, 11:26 AM	#6
obLu Major 55 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 330i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA iTrader: (1)	Got my interface for $250 at Morristown, but then installation was quoted at 2.5hrs @ $105/hr (that included a free big gouge in the wood trim of my ash tray cover and a ton of swirl marks from a car wash that I stated repeatedly I didn't want them to do). They had to have it overnight for re-coding too. I can only hope I tied up one of their techs for a bunch of non book hours too. edit: For me it's pretty much worth it to be able to see the song title and be able to up/down arrow on the steering wheel instead of reach down and fumble with the ipod. I bought an (old version) nano specifically for the car and it stays tucked away in the glove box for weeks on end.
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11-10-2006, 12:43 PM	#7
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