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norcalwagon
09-08-2009, 07:05 PM
Hello,

Was searching the forums a bit here, but could not find the answer I am looking for. Looking at moving over to a 328i Wagon. Currently have a Clubman S. Really love the iPod functionality offered in my Clubman and on 09 3 series models with NAV wherein you have a large display for running through iPod menu's.

I wanted to know if someone can confirm that all E9x models with NAV had this or if BMW tuned up this feature in later years. I use my iPod exlusively for all music, so I really need a good setup. We also would prefer to buy used, so if I can get this functionality on an 07 or 08 model, that would be cool.

Lastly, does anyone notice a degredation in quality when using an iPod with the BMW stereo? On my mini, it is pretty well known that the sound system sounds wuite a bit worse when playing the iPod music at it's default bit rate.

mryakan
09-08-2009, 08:47 PM
It was an option on March 07 builds and later.

sprung
09-09-2009, 02:43 AM
It was an option on March 07 builds and later.


That sucks...I have an 07 335 built in 06 that I was looking to install an ipod connection for. Does this mean I can't?

mryakan
09-09-2009, 12:48 PM
That sucks...I have an 07 335 built in 06 that I was looking to install an ipod connection for. Does this mean I can't?
You can, but not the factory one. DO a search for more info.

The1Ash10
09-09-2009, 11:04 PM
I don't know why you can't install this factory adapter.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-GENUINE-E90-E91-BMW-iPod-Adapter-Kit-325i-330i-328i_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116 QQhashZitem413e337a14QQitemZ280216435220QQptZCarQ5 fAudioQ5fVideo

mryakan
09-10-2009, 11:48 AM
I don't know why you can't install this factory adapter.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-GENUINE-E90-E91-BMW-iPod-Adapter-Kit-325i-330i-328i_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116 QQhashZitem413e337a14QQitemZ280216435220QQptZCarQ5 fAudioQ5fVideo (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?campid=5335818596&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Febaymotors%2FBMW-GENUINE-E90-E91-BMW-iPod-Adapter-Kit-325i-330i-328i_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116 QQhashZitem413e337a14QQitemZ280216435220QQptZCarQ5 fAudioQ5fVideo)

That is not the factory adaptor. As you may have read, it cannot be used in conjunction with the cd changer since in essence it integrates itself via the cd changer slot. It works well, just not as well as the factory one. Search the topic, been beaten to death before.