iPod Compatible with E70?

[mikeygaga0713]

I want to purchase an E70 but the iPod compatibility is very important for me. What kind of integration do they have?

[X5FX]

take a look here:
http://www.xoutpost.com/search.php?f=72

There are two options available the newer 6FL is the best option.

[canamx5]

Originally Posted by mikeygaga0713

I want to purchase an E70 but the iPod compatibility is very important for me. What kind of integration do they have?

I'm getting the dealer instaled version of the 6FL this week for about $600.00 (not sure what it's called?) I will let you know what I think of it when I pick up the X next Monday when I get back from Costa Rica. If you order your X5, it's available from the factory as an option.

[Beefy]

Originally Posted by canamx5

I'm getting the dealer instaled version of the 6FL this week for about $600.00 (not sure what it's called?) I will let you know what I think of it when I pick up the X next Monday when I get back from Costa Rica. If you order your X5, it's available from the factory as an option.

I was about to get this option but the dealer could not be sure exactly how it would operate with idrive. would be very interested to know if it was the same as the factory fit.

[X5FX]

Originally Posted by Beefy

I was about to get this option but the dealer could not be sure exactly how it would operate with idrive. would be very interested to know if it was the same as the factory fit.

its not the same!!!!

[canamx5]

Originally Posted by X5FX

its not the same!!!!

That's not what they told me! According to the dealer, it should be the same... We shall see.

[Beefy]

Originally Posted by X5FX

its not the same!!!!

On the site you suggested to check out the option of factory or dealer fitted, it shows for both factory fit and dealer fit that it is played via the cd menu. Please look I dont think I misunderstood.

[photomat]

Originally Posted by Beefy

On the site you suggested to check out the option of factory or dealer fitted, it shows for both factory fit and dealer fit that it is played via the cd menu. Please look I dont think I misunderstood.

Yup, and you said the dealer is charging you $600 for this? You can probably talk them down to $300. It is just a cable...
I have this dealer option and I posted a mini review of it in another thread.
Mine was free so I can't complain. The way I see it though, some after market company should be able to come up with something like the factory installed option eventually.

[X5FX]

Originally Posted by Beefy

On the site you suggested to check out the option of factory or dealer fitted, it shows for both factory fit and dealer fit that it is played via the cd menu. Please look I dont think I misunderstood.

obviously this is wrong...the 6FL option is different.

Here are some pics of the 6FL option from another thread:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=6FL

and more here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=6FL

someone posted on this thread a nice review w/ photos too. Trust me, the 6FL option is way better, I have personally played with both.

[X5FX]

The dealer is totally misinformed. The 6FL option can not be retrofitted to the X5. Your option will use the CD changer menus to select playlists...it works but not nearly as elegant as the 6FL option. Its also mounted in the glove box (instead of center console) and does not use the USB host connection.