Does Bluetooth need BMW Assist to work?

HNLe90 · 06-02-2005, 08:21 PM

My BMW sales agent told me today that for Bluetooth to work, I need to have the BMW concierge service. She said that for the first year it is free but for the subsequent years I will need to renew my subscription with a credit card. Is that true?
Is that what BMW Assist is? Kind of like Tele Aid from MB. I had that before and I cancelled it after 1 year since I used it a total of 0 minutes and they wanted $300 to continue the service!
I thought bluetooth is simply a wireless connection to my cell phone which is unrelated to any BMW services.

ward · 06-02-2005, 08:24 PM

bluetooth is only available as part of the assist package

if you don't order assist your car won't have bluetooth,
I don't think you'll have to continue to pay for assist thru the years to make bluetooth work though

scottz5 · 06-02-2005, 08:27 PM

I dont think so

RedStripe · 06-02-2005, 08:39 PM

You are correct. You will not need the BMW Assist subscription for Bluetooth capability. You will need to get the BMW Assist option (which is also included in the Premium Package) to get the Bluetooth car though.

Another case of you are right, sales agent not so much.

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Originally Posted by HNLe90

My BMW sales agent told me today that for Bluetooth to work, I need to have the BMW concierge service. She said that for the first year it is free but for the subsequent years I will need to renew my subscription with a credit card. Is that true?
Is that what BMW Assist is? Kind of like Tele Aid from MB. I had that before and I cancelled it after 1 year since I used it a total of 0 minutes and they wanted $300 to continue the service!
I thought bluetooth is simply a wireless connection to my cell phone which is unrelated to any BMW services.

HNLe90 · 06-03-2005, 07:42 PM

Thanks for your responses everyone. Do any of you know if Bluetooth can be added on to the car if Premium pkg wasn't ordered?
I have the premium pkg but I am just curious.
I seem to remember you can do so on the E46.

ward · 06-03-2005, 07:45 PM

you can get assist as a stand alone option, it's like 750 bucks though

that's how I did it

SilvertE90 · 06-04-2005, 01:44 AM

Ive seen bluetooth kits for E60 and E46 . With BMWCCA discount they were about $300-400 i think ? I don't see why it will not be available for the E90.

BMW 2006 · 06-05-2005, 09:14 PM

Any idea if a wireless Laptop can work with the wireless BlueTooth in our cars?

ward · 06-06-2005, 10:30 AM

abosolutely not, only phones

BMW 2006 · 06-07-2005, 03:31 PM

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HNLe90 New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0)	Does Bluetooth need BMW Assist to work? My BMW sales agent told me today that for Bluetooth to work, I need to have the BMW concierge service. She said that for the first year it is free but for the subsequent years I will need to renew my subscription with a credit card. Is that true? Is that what BMW Assist is? Kind of like Tele Aid from MB. I had that before and I cancelled it after 1 year since I used it a total of 0 minutes and they wanted $300 to continue the service! I thought bluetooth is simply a wireless connection to my cell phone which is unrelated to any BMW services. __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite, Black leather, Premium Pkg, Auto, Fold down rear seats, Logic 7, Steptronic 2004 Boxster S, Basalt Black, Black leather, Aluminum Pkg, Leather Pkg, Xenons, 18" Carerra wheels, Hi-Fi, 6 speed
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ward Major General 159 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	bluetooth is only available as part of the assist package if you don't order assist your car won't have bluetooth, I don't think you'll have to continue to pay for assist thru the years to make bluetooth work though
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scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 97 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I dont think so __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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HNLe90 New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your responses everyone. Do any of you know if Bluetooth can be added on to the car if Premium pkg wasn't ordered? I have the premium pkg but I am just curious. I seem to remember you can do so on the E46. __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite, Black leather, Premium Pkg, Auto, Fold down rear seats, Logic 7, Steptronic 2004 Boxster S, Basalt Black, Black leather, Aluminum Pkg, Leather Pkg, Xenons, 18" Carerra wheels, Hi-Fi, 6 speed
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SilvertE90 Private 4 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Ive seen bluetooth kits for E60 and E46 . With BMWCCA discount they were about $300-400 i think ? I don't see why it will not be available for the E90.
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ward Major General 159 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	abosolutely not, only phones
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