601 DOLLARS FOR iPOD INTERFACE

EOE90 · 09-08-2006, 01:25 AM

today i got quoted 346.16 dollars just for the ipod adapter kit, and then they had the nerve to tell me with installation it would be 601.00 dollars. tell me if im wrong but thats insane.

Frosty · 09-08-2006, 01:32 AM

...wow $600+ for an A D A P T E R , no functionality without the iPod..... amazing. Granted it is a nice integration of hte iPod with iDrive but... $600?

~Frost

Asiann · 09-08-2006, 01:33 AM

PM Jspira since he is the go to guy on this subject matter.

Hammerfang · 09-08-2006, 01:33 AM

thats what my roomate was quoted to have the ipod interfaced installed on his 06 325, such a rip off, plus the guy told us he couldn;t install it for a few more weeks since the software needed to program the car wasn't out yet

shimshimhada · 09-08-2006, 01:33 AM

Maybe an iPod is included.

MMakoto · 09-08-2006, 01:37 AM

i called my CA today and asked about it, he said it's $395 installed. i have the e92 on order, so i dunno if that would make any difference than bringing in your current car to install.

EOE90 · 09-08-2006, 02:30 AM

haha no ipod included, should come with a hooker.

Pretender · 09-08-2006, 04:06 AM

$601 installed? lick my ass BMWNA...

LEDZEP · 09-08-2006, 08:00 AM

I think the lack of consistency in pricing is ridiculous. Looks like there is over a $100 spread in what stealers are charging for the parts. Seems too high for me...

Two Sheds · 09-08-2006, 08:11 AM

I inquired about it to the BMW dealership at downtown Toronto where I bought my e90 and was told $800CAD. The sales guy thought that seemed odd because he had sold one for an X3 for way less. He checked and came back and said for some reason the installation and what needs to be done is more complicated on the new e90 hence $800CAD. I may try another dealer, but I suspect I'll get the same quote.

I'm not bothered anymore, I leave my iPod in the armrest and dangle the wired remote for the iPod out and close the armrest so the remote ends up just above the iDrive knob and know I can play, pause and skip forward and back without getting the iPod out. Since the remote is small and the buttons are physical I can do it all by touch and not take my eyes of the road.

MrSilver · 09-08-2006, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinswinchell

haha no ipod included, should come with a hooker.

heh.

THE JEDI · 09-08-2006, 08:36 AM

Man Just Get A Damn Audio Cord With 2 Male Ends One Into The Ipod And One Into Aux In The Arm Rest Go To The Audio Setting Choose Aux ...boom .....ipod Works.... Better Make Sure It Fully Charged...and You Have Change Songs By The Ipod Face But Damn Man Cost Me 2 Bucks To Help My Buddy Out...that A Freaking Rip And Bmw Knows It

picus · 09-08-2006, 08:40 AM

I got quoted $650 with install from BMW Mississauga. I am going to use the rca's

vinen · 09-08-2006, 08:45 AM

Is there an audible difference in sound quality in directly integrating the IPOD vs. the aux. connection?

inTgr8r · 09-08-2006, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by picus

I got quoted $650 with install from BMW Mississauga. I am going to use the rca's

I want to see your set up when you get it done Kevin.

The ipod link for my AVIC-D1 was only $75.......
the thought of $650 is crazy.

The only problem with going aux set up is NO control via the radio

voodoo22 · 09-08-2006, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

The only problem with going aux set up is NO control via the radio

....and the problem with the adapter is control only through the radio or steering wheel.

I'm not fussy about what I'm listening to and passengers love holding the ipod in their hands and choosing what to listen to. I'm really glad I learned about the monster cable solution from the people on this forum. $60 and actually suits my needs more. 600$ is insane. Anything over $200 is rediculous in my opinion.

I heard a european reviewer state. Bmw has mastered the art of ripping you off. The only thing which comes standard on this cars is the wind screen and the air inside.

That being said, when nothing compares to you, you can afford to charge a premium.

inTgr8r · 09-08-2006, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voodoo22

....and the problem with the adapter is control only through the radio or steering wheel.

I'm not fussy about what I'm listening to and passengers love holding the ipod in their hands and choosing what to listen to. I'm really glad I learned about the monster cable solution from the people on this forum. $60 and actually suits my needs more. 600$ is insane. Anything over $200 is rediculous in my opinion.

I heard a european reviewer state. Bmw has mastered the art of ripping you off. The only thing which comes standard on this cars is the wind screen and the air inside.

That being said, when nothing compares to you, you can afford to charge a premium.

LOL... for $60, I think I can adjust my habits.
Actually, now that I think about it...
most of the time, I tend to start a playlist & let it run.

ashecnc · 09-08-2006, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinswinchell

today i got quoted 346.16 dollars just for the ipod adapter kit, and then they had the nerve to tell me with installation it would be 601.00 dollars. tell me if im wrong but thats insane.

Nalod · 09-08-2006, 09:54 AM

I put a new Alpine head unit in my sons Subaru for $350 that came with the Ipod Adaptor. ITs grate to have it charging and controlled thu the head unit.

Considering Satilite will be my primary listening device I think 600 for the integration is crazy. I'd pay a few hundred.

For the cost of integreation I can buy two 30gig Ipod videos is not in line.

Be patient, someone will figure it out!

Zirenz2006 · 09-08-2006, 11:48 AM

I'd love to get this, but these prices are absurd. $300 Installed would be one thing, but $500...$600 is just absurd. The integration for the 3 series should have been better designed from the factory.

Some guy at www.e60.net put it in his 5 series himself in like 20 minutes. He unplugged the 6 disc changer and plugged in the interface. He didn't even need recoding.

With the 3 series they have to take half the friggin dash apart. All the prewiring from behind the Idrive screen or factory radio should be in place from the factory with a wire already in the glove box. :mad:

carjon · 09-08-2006, 12:01 PM

Another example of a bad BMW policy with dealer installed options. The dealer can and does charge whatever they want. This, and other things like the alarm, should be factory option with what would be more reasonable (in BMW terms) costs.

sixspeedsam · 09-08-2006, 12:04 PM

Like I said before, don't forget this when you go and buy one --

BMW, please step away from the crack pipe!

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Frosty Colonel 880 Rep 2,665 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	...wow $600+ for an A D A P T E R , no functionality without the iPod..... amazing. Granted it is a nice integration of hte iPod with iDrive but... $600? ~Frost __________________ M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build ) Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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Hammerfang Private First Class 15 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2017 F31 330i M-sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	thats what my roomate was quoted to have the ipod interfaced installed on his 06 325, such a rip off, plus the guy told us he couldn;t install it for a few more weeks since the software needed to program the car wasn't out yet
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MMakoto Lieutenant 13 Rep 467 Posts Drives: lookin' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NyC iTrader: (3)	i called my CA today and asked about it, he said it's $395 installed. i have the e92 on order, so i dunno if that would make any difference than bringing in your current car to install.
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EOE90 Colonel 133 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Laker City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 3 [0.00]	haha no ipod included, should come with a hooker. __________________ E90 M3 -> F15 X5 M-Sport
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Pretender Colonel 158 Rep 2,419 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 07 328i, 16 X1, >17M2 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 06 330i [0.00]	$601 installed? lick my ass BMWNA... __________________ It's a great time to be alive
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Two Sheds First Lieutenant 11 Rep 358 Posts Drives: Mini Cooper JCW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I inquired about it to the BMW dealership at downtown Toronto where I bought my e90 and was told $800CAD. The sales guy thought that seemed odd because he had sold one for an X3 for way less. He checked and came back and said for some reason the installation and what needs to be done is more complicated on the new e90 hence $800CAD. I may try another dealer, but I suspect I'll get the same quote. I'm not bothered anymore, I leave my iPod in the armrest and dangle the wired remote for the iPod out and close the armrest so the remote ends up just above the iDrive knob and know I can play, pause and skip forward and back without getting the iPod out. Since the remote is small and the buttons are physical I can do it all by touch and not take my eyes of the road.
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THE JEDI Major 127 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: JAPAN, Okinawa iTrader: (0)	Man Just Get A Damn Audio Cord With 2 Male Ends One Into The Ipod And One Into Aux In The Arm Rest Go To The Audio Setting Choose Aux ...boom .....ipod Works.... Better Make Sure It Fully Charged...and You Have Change Songs By The Ipod Face But Damn Man Cost Me 2 Bucks To Help My Buddy Out...that A Freaking Rip And Bmw Knows It
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I got quoted $650 with install from BMW Mississauga. I am going to use the rca's
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vinen Private 5 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: seattle, wa iTrader: (0)	Is there an audible difference in sound quality in directly integrating the IPOD vs. the aux. connection?
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Nalod Major 80 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NorthCarolina iTrader: (0)	I put a new Alpine head unit in my sons Subaru for $350 that came with the Ipod Adaptor. ITs grate to have it charging and controlled thu the head unit. Considering Satilite will be my primary listening device I think 600 for the integration is crazy. I'd pay a few hundred. For the cost of integreation I can buy two 30gig Ipod videos is not in line. Be patient, someone will figure it out!
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1773 Rep 4,683 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Zandvoort Blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	I'd love to get this, but these prices are absurd. $300 Installed would be one thing, but $500...$600 is just absurd. The integration for the 3 series should have been better designed from the factory. Some guy at www.e60.net put it in his 5 series himself in like 20 minutes. He unplugged the 6 disc changer and plugged in the interface. He didn't even need recoding. With the 3 series they have to take half the friggin dash apart. All the prewiring from behind the Idrive screen or factory radio should be in place from the factory with a wire already in the glove box. :mad: __________________ 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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carjon First Lieutenant 7 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 328xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Another example of a bad BMW policy with dealer installed options. The dealer can and does charge whatever they want. This, and other things like the alarm, should be factory option with what would be more reasonable (in BMW terms) costs. __________________ 2011 328xi black on black. Nav, connect, apps, Sirius.
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sixspeedsam I'd Rather Be Apexing... 44 Rep 589 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Like I said before, don't forget this when you go and buy one -- BMW, please step away from the crack pipe!
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