Retrofit Hd radio in '08?

bk_g80_m3 · 09-08-2008, 02:21 PM

Just wondering if HD radio can be retrofitted in a 2008 M3. Anyone do this if so what was the cost?

tom @ eas · 09-08-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fjork_duf

Just wondering if HD radio can be retrofitted in a 2008 M3. Anyone do this if so what was the cost?

It can, you're looking at about $1500 for the radio (needs a core of the same part number) + coding.

For the cost, you're better going with Satellite.

Rick · 09-08-2008, 02:54 PM

Also, the inside trunk is slightly different in m3s equipped with hd radio.. you might be able to find some pics via search.

rmashman · 09-09-2008, 09:40 PM

I have it and I leave it turned off all of the time. I makes less than perfectly received stations un listenable. If you stay on one station of a few that have strong reception, it males it sound a little better but no big deal. A CD or MP3 player still sound better.

That's my opinion.

ihyln · 09-09-2008, 11:57 PM

Now I don't mind HD radio so much because I don't believe in paying for radio. The ads don't bother me really. Now, bluetooth, ZPP is something I regret not getting. Unfortunately, it will cost over a grand to retrofit BT into the car.

apw2607 · 09-10-2008, 12:04 AM

Theres no official retrofit, which means most BMW centers won't be able to code the car for HD Radio.

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rmashman Private 18 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't bother with HD radio. I have it and I leave it turned off all of the time. I makes less than perfectly received stations un listenable. If you stay on one station of a few that have strong reception, it males it sound a little better but no big deal. A CD or MP3 player still sound better. That's my opinion.
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ihyln Banned 85 Rep 3,384 Posts Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	Now I don't mind HD radio so much because I don't believe in paying for radio. The ads don't bother me really. Now, bluetooth, ZPP is something I regret not getting. Unfortunately, it will cost over a grand to retrofit BT into the car.
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apw2607 Colonel 583 Rep 2,106 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 50e M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Coast, USA iTrader: (0)	Theres no official retrofit, which means most BMW centers won't be able to code the car for HD Radio.
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