Im reading that thread now Xkalibar thanks for the link. Im in the usa so I would need USA spec BM53. the reason I wanted the cd version which you say is crappy is because I was going mod the center console. This way my X5 has a cd player still up front if i happen to want a cd. Along with a crappy bmw dvd player in the rear seat, a WDTV, Hd radio, IPOD connection, 100gb hardrive for music and sooner or later the tv tuner for a backup cam and if the X can make it down the line a satelitle tv with direct tv.

So if your BM53/54 units have the cd player I really interested.. I will probably edit my comment after I finish reading the article and the horror stories if there are any.

thanks again.

__________________
E53 06 3.0i

wishlist
Comfort Seats
speckdock 2.5

Mods
Air suspension - wip
skid plate replica - in box
OEM sunroof deflector
OEM bluetooth streaming
navi,dsp,tv retrofit - wip
Low prof roof racks
2 directtv satelite tuners
Grom audio usb2
quarter and back window sunshades
2 10"subs- boxes opposite sides/Alp MRP-M850
rear heated seats retrofit
rear footwell lights retrofit
remote window roll up