iDrive died. Now what?

grahambmwsrq · 12-30-2022, 02:58 PM

The iDrive/CCC died on my 2007 335i E90.

Dealer wants $8K parts plus $400 labor.

What are my options here?
Junkyard? Disassemble my self and send it away for repair?
Drive in peace and quiet?

What have others done?

Servord · 12-30-2022, 06:59 PM

CCC is dated so an upgrade to an android unit that will provide CarPlay or Android auto would be how it I would go. There are a number of options out there with some for less the cost of the labor BMW is charging.

Grecobeemer · 05-06-2024, 02:46 PM

Makes me glad I bought a base model without iDrive. Sucks to hear though. What actually broke? I have a feeling one thing broke, but the dealer (as always) will want to replace everything for profits. Can always check with Recyclers. I’m avoiding android headunits and looking at Kenwood or Alpine with car play.

tcphoto · 05-09-2024, 10:39 AM

I'd buy an Airplay unit for about $500 and be done with it.

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grahambmwsrq Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Sarasota iTrader: (0)	iDrive died. Now what? The iDrive/CCC died on my 2007 335i E90. Dealer wants $8K parts plus $400 labor. What are my options here? Junkyard? Disassemble my self and send it away for repair? Drive in peace and quiet? What have others done?
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Servord Enlisted Member 29 Rep 38 Posts Drives: '11 X5 35D / '08 328i E93 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Conyers, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 28D [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 35D [0.00]	CCC is dated so an upgrade to an android unit that will provide CarPlay or Android auto would be how it I would go. There are a number of options out there with some for less the cost of the labor BMW is charging.
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Grecobeemer Enlisted Member 15 Rep 39 Posts Drives: BMW E46, E39 and now an E90 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Makes me glad I bought a base model without iDrive. Sucks to hear though. What actually broke? I have a feeling one thing broke, but the dealer (as always) will want to replace everything for profits. Can always check with Recyclers. I’m avoiding android headunits and looking at Kenwood or Alpine with car play.
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tcphoto Brigadier General 4159 Rep 3,244 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	I'd buy an Airplay unit for about $500 and be done with it. __________________
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