of course, now that I made a decision, I find bimmernav has a plug'n'play solution to update the nav & stereo, gives me back CDs, Ipod, hooks into the bluetooth, & that keeps it "stock". Time to re-think it all.

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2001 X5 4.4i topaz blue/sand Sport, complete Dinan S2 , hitch, V1, tint, BSW Stage 1, Alpine INA-W910BT
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