Upgrade to MP3, NAV

[MtnCat]

Hello everybody! What are my options to ugrade the factory cd to one that will play MP3s and or a NAV system. Is there a OEM kit of sorts, or has anyone done an aftermarket kit that is user friendly. Any help is really apreciated, my dealer isn't any help! I want more!!!!!

[MtnCat]

Sorry it's a 2001 X5 4.4i, sport, premium, steel gray.

[khmer_x5]

I bought MP3 "alpine" changer it's direct plug-in in the back trunk. or OEM changer will do as well. I bought bracket from dealer. it's easy DYI.

01 x5 3.0

[acitydweller]

the exact model of the apline changer forementioned is CHA-S624...

[wmubrown]

Originally Posted by acitydweller

the exact model of the apline changer forementioned is CHA-S624...

I have the same vehicle and would love to add an MP3 CD changer. I am considering the factory unit though. Does the head unit display ID3 tags of MP3 disks?

John

[wmubrown]

Originally Posted by wmubrown

I have the same vehicle and would love to add an MP3 CD changer. I am considering the factory unit though. Does the head unit display ID3 tags of MP3 disks?

John

Looks like I got my answer off another thread... the radio head unit needs to be upgraded also to see ID3 tags. Grrrr.

John

[dkl]

Originally Posted by khmer_x5

I bought MP3 "alpine" changer it's direct plug-in in the back trunk. or OEM changer will do as well. I bought bracket from dealer. it's easy DYI.

01 x5 3.0

To clarify, the Alpine changer is NOT a "direct" plug-in (Mechanically-wise, the Alpine unit is 100% compatible with the OEM unit, so you can use the OEM bracket). You will need an additional converter box from either Soundgate, Blitzsafe, or Intravee. The Intravee will allow you to see ID3 tags as well, although, at a cost of about $150 bucks more than the Soundgate or Blitzsafe solution.