[akhter]

The dealer is asking:
8.5K for the option
5k for installation
2.5k for cable

Can't this option be ordered with the car (since I am planning to custom order)?

In the US, this option is USD600 :'(

[kenken]

Originally Posted by akhter

The dealer is asking:
8.5K for the option
5k for installation
2.5k for cable

Can't this option be ordered with the car (since I am planning to custom order)?

In the US, this option is USD600 :'(

you can just buy off the road option for HKD 200

[akhter]

Originally Posted by Ken Ken

you can just buy off the road option for HKD 200

You mean the Aux cable?

[Marimekko]

AUX cable is more like $10 - $15.

[kenken]

Originally Posted by akhter

You mean the Aux cable?

yar with the holder and the charging thingy

[akhter]

Has anyone gotten the 6FL/Ipod USB interface install from factory (not by BMW HK)? How much did you pay for the option?

[kfiend]

Originally Posted by akhter

Has anyone gotten the 6FL/Ipod USB interface install from factory (not by BMW HK)? How much did you pay for the option?

Do you mean ordering with your new car?
If not BMW HK is your only option.

[akhter]

Originally Posted by kfiend

Do you mean ordering with your new car?
If not BMW HK is your only option.

Yes i mean that, but i want to know how much ppl actually paid. I have a feeling the sales guy is quoting me wrong price. He said he spoke to parts dept. and the retrofit kit is much more expensive than ordering from factory. he also said if i wait 6 months than there is no tax on the option which is not true for 6Fl. I think he is talking about the ipod MOST adapter.

I just want to hear from someone who actually ordered the 6FL option.

[kfiend]

Originally Posted by akhter

Yes i mean that, but i want to know how much ppl actually paid. I have a feeling the sales guy is quoting me wrong price. He said he spoke to parts dept. and the retrofit kit is much more expensive than ordering from factory. he also said if i wait 6 months than there is no tax on the option which is not true for 6Fl. I think he is talking about the ipod MOST adapter.

I just want to hear from someone who actually ordered the 6FL option.

Funny thing is, why are they charging you installation fee when your are ordering a brand new car. Unless, you are buying what they have in stock, instead of build to order.

[akhter]

Originally Posted by kfiend

Funny thing is, why are they charging you installation fee when your are ordering a brand new car. Unless, you are buying what they have in stock, instead of build to order.

yes, which leads me to believe its the MOST adapter retrofit kit which costs way more...

[mitsui]

If your BMW have Aux in, why not try this cable?

It seems the one available in BMW
http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_...5_3_1071921253

[akhter]

Originally Posted by mitsui

If your BMW have Aux in, why not try this cable?

It seems the one available in BMW
http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_...5_3_1071921253

This is the Y-cable. If you notice the there is also a USB port in the car which is the 6FL option. If you only have AUX, you can't control the ipod from steering wheel controls or charge while driving.

Therefore to use this cable fully you need the 6FL option.

[mitsui]

ic...you now I am using is a USB charger converter->iPod cable, then together with a short AUX-> iPhone/iPod. Although this solution cannot control from the steering wheel...but I can listen mp3! Hahaaa

[akhter]

In f10 5 series, this option is standard. you can just plug in ipod to usb port in arm-rest.Went to the dealerhip and verified it all works. its about time these things are standard in premium cars....

[mitsui]

for sure such recent model, USB is standard!

[akhter]

Originally Posted by mitsui

for sure such recent model, USB is standard!

but e9x LCIs dont' have it (not even the 335i)

[kaishang]

I've got the 6FL (although this is in UK) and it was a factory install and a lot cheaper than the price you have been quoted.

HOWEVER, if I had my time over I might not bother. The iPod control is not so good; it works but it is more work to do anything than if you were just using the iPod directly.

There is also a combined 12V/aux-in cable which will not give you direct control of the iPod but still lets you play the iPod through the AUX input on the stereo.

I've done it both ways (6FL and no 6FL) on 2 x cars and I don't think the 6FL/USB is a major benefit. I'd rather spend the cash on Logic 7 and just use the iPod through the AUX input and control it directly.

The other thing is (on my UK model) the 6FL DOES NOT display Chinese characters.