New Ipod adapter available. cheap too
 

control volume, song selection, and up to 5 play lists from the steering wheel or radio controls.
looks like no text, though. uses cd changer connection. looks like everything the oem one is except any year x5 can use it.

http://www.crutchfield.com/ISEO-rgbt...0&I=581PA10BMW

Great Fine!! Who is ambitious enough to try this out? :dunno:

I don't see any reference to the X5.

I have the OEM iPod connector, and I am so glad I did it. I just wish it showed song names, which, apparently Apple and BMW are working on for the next release. This one looks almost identical to the OEM version.

Juan

Does it fit? They're not sure
 

Yeah, but if you enter 2004 BMW X5 to see install details you get:

Other models available...
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We do not know if this item fits your vehicle.

Someone showed it worked
 

Have you see this message:
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/6327330-1.html

It seemed that it worked with 2000 BMW X5.

That was a nice writeup!

When I saw it I was in full agreement, which is why you'll also find a copy of it on X5World (with the author's permission) :thumbup:

not the same product. that's made by denison
the one i originally linked to is made by USA Spec. They make copies of OEM vehicle specific cd changers usually.