I have been using my iPod Touch for some time now, and thought to use it with my car. After some search I found a few units, but it turns out there is an OEM unit from BMW meant to integrate with the system.

This is the break of audio controls from the BMW Audio Interface, it replaces the CD Changer menu:

• CD1 – Playlists
• CD2 – Artist Names
• CD3 – Album Title
• CD4 – Music Genre
• CD5 – Pod Cast
• CD6 – Displays a certain amount of songs from the music library

Pros:

• Excellent Sound Quality – Fiber Optic Connection
• Easily installed – Took about 50 mins
• Works with all iPods
• Relatively cheaper then other iPod integration units
• Uses BMW audio control to interface with the iPod
• Loads items relatively quickly

Cons:

• Replaces CD Changer but can easily be returned without any issues. Personally it has no affect on me since I still have 2 slots in the center console, one for DVD/Navigation and one for CD.

These aren’t the best pictures in the world, it was probably because we were cramped and it was humid outside so we just kept on snapping away and wanted to finish it as fast as possible. Now after getting it all done, I wanted to take step by step shots but we wanted to finish up and go somewhere cool.

Overall I think this is an excellent unit, easily installed and it requires no changes to your OEM system. The only real issue I have is the BMW Audio interface itself, so doesn’t matter which unit you install this is the drawback of them all, I wish it would be a little quicker or easier to go through. I do recommend this unit to anyone who wants to use their iPod with their BMW, it works perfectly.

Price: 125 KD from Dealership – $300 Online

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