When did the X5 get digital TV tuners?

[MADT]

Just wondering when digital tuners were first introduced into X5.

I am looking at purchasing a 4.8is and wanted to make sure I get one with a digital tv tuner as the analogue TV service is due to be switched off here soon.

[rmani]

interested to know this too. with a digital tuner you only get basic channels right?

[MADT]

No, With digital TV tuners you can pick up the new digital TV signals that are slowly being phased in.

[X5 Meister]

Long time ago. There have been lots of models to date.

Originally Posted by dcashion

Just wondering when digital tuners were first introduced into X5.

I am looking at purchasing a 4.8is and wanted to make sure I get one with a digital tv tuner as the analogue TV service is due to be switched off here soon.

[MADT]

So would the first 2004 4.8is have a digital TV tuner or would it be analogue?

Cheers

[X5 Meister]

It depends. There are analog only tuners and analog/digital hybrid tuners. BMW didn't make a digital only tuner. If you post the p/n of the tuner then we'll be able to tell.

[MADT]

Is there an easy way to identify, or is there a printed list of numbers or something I can take with me when looking at 4.8is at dealers, so I can determine what has a digital/analogue tuner. Also helps for bargaining with the price too ;-)

[X5 Meister]

No easy way. There are a ton of tuners and I've never seen a complete list anywhere, though some lists do exist. Besides, the tuner is located under the spare tire, next to the battery in an area that is certainly not easily accessible. I doubt a dealer would let you start dismantling half of the trunk to find the p/n of the tuner.

[MADT]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

No easy way. There are a ton of tuners and I've never seen a complete list anywhere, though some lists do exist. Besides, the tuner is located under the spare tire, next to the battery in an area that is certainly not easily accessible. I doubt a dealer would let you start dismantling half of the trunk to find the p/n of the tuner.

Things are tight in the car market as you would know. Some would let you have a baby with their missus to sell a car at the moment

[Bozz]

[QUOTE=dcashion;626213]
Things are tight in the car market as you would know. Some would let you have a baby with their missus to sell a car at the moment

Can I get this sort of service just asking about prices, I dont need a new car or the baby but some practice with their missus might not go astray.