Goodbye XM. Hello Sirius with the best of XM

Mad Dragon · 10-03-2008, 06:11 PM

edit: or not or not. It does work. Enjoy your pizza.

monaco1 · 10-03-2008, 09:31 PM

you should be able to receive the best of package i talked to sirius last week was told it works on any xm or sirius receiver who told you it wont work

ScottyGams · 10-03-2008, 10:28 PM

im getting the run around on this as well. According to the BMW web site, the 1er has 3 possible sirius adapters depending on production date for our cars.

this makes things difficult.

Mad Dragon · 10-04-2008, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monaco1

you should be able to receive the best of package i talked to sirius last week was told it works on any xm or sirius receiver who told you it wont work

The representative who activated my account told me it wasn't compatible.

jkp1187 · 10-04-2008, 07:33 AM

EDIT: Never mind, looks like others are reporting the identical problem:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...47#post3598447

Mad Dragon · 10-04-2008, 11:59 AM

One of the bigwigs form BMW will be touring my shop Monday. I'll be sure to mention this to him.

stevenc · 10-05-2008, 08:31 AM

XM and Siruis specifically said you will require a new dual tuner model in order to receive both sets of stations. Exisiting hardware will not be compatible with both line ups.

ScottyGams · 10-05-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenc22

XM and Siruis specifically said you will require a new dual tuner model in order to receive both sets of stations. Exisiting hardware will not be compatible with both line ups.

no buddy, the new equipment is needed to be able to subscribe to "a la carte" programming". most older units should be able to receive best of XM.

the question is whether the BMW module is one of those units able to receive best of XM. I want my Opie & Anthony!

Bruck · 10-05-2008, 06:24 PM

On top of this - wondering if the 09 Sirius tuner will be compatible (I assume its a different model # all together).

Sherifftruman · 10-06-2008, 10:14 AM

THe funny thing is that all the XM tuners from the very forst one are compatible with the XM and BEst of Sirius. It is the SIrius tuners that have a problem. Seems like at least half are not compatible.

Red135 · 10-06-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenc22

XM and Siruis specifically said you will require a new dual tuner model in order to receive both sets of stations. Exisiting hardware will not be compatible with both line ups.

That isn't true. Prior to the merger, both companies explicitly stated that existing hardware would be fully compatible with any changes.

Haywood · 10-06-2008, 02:31 PM

I just picked up my 135i on Friday. I called Sirius to activate my account and was able to add the Best of XM package. It cost an additional $50/year. Gave them my credit card and they turned it on. I now get Opie and Anthony on channel 197. I am a huge XM fan and liked their Alternative rock stations better. They say it's a merger, but Sirius is taking over XM. At least I can get O&A!

Mad Dragon · 10-06-2008, 05:55 PM

Well, I'll be damned. I just upgraded my package, and I'm not talking about replying to one of those online pharmacy spams.

This thread is now about pizza. My favorite toppings are ham and pineapple.

10-03-2008, 06:11 PM	#1
Mad Dragon . 27 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Goodbye XM. Hello Sirius with the best of XM and delicious pizza. edit: or not or not. It does work. Enjoy your pizza.
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monaco1 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	you should be able to receive the best of package i talked to sirius last week was told it works on any xm or sirius receiver who told you it wont work
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ScottyGams Uber-Lee7 Member 47 Rep 1,440 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (2)	im getting the run around on this as well. According to the BMW web site, the 1er has 3 possible sirius adapters depending on production date for our cars. this makes things difficult. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/Scotty.Gammon
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stevenc Coming Soon 254 Rep 960 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Alphine White MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	XM and Siruis specifically said you will require a new dual tuner model in order to receive both sets of stations. Exisiting hardware will not be compatible with both line ups.
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Bruck First Lieutenant 30 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2009 135i MT Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montclair, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	On top of this - wondering if the 09 Sirius tuner will be compatible (I assume its a different model # all together).
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Sherifftruman Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 295 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	THe funny thing is that all the XM tuners from the very forst one are compatible with the XM and BEst of Sirius. It is the SIrius tuners that have a problem. Seems like at least half are not compatible.
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Haywood I know a thing or 2 about a thing or 2... 3101 Rep 3,470 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Coupe, e39 M5, i3s Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (11) Garage List 2003 BMW e39 M5 [0.00] 1997 BMW e36 M3 [0.00]	I just picked up my 135i on Friday. I called Sirius to activate my account and was able to add the Best of XM package. It cost an additional $50/year. Gave them my credit card and they turned it on. I now get Opie and Anthony on channel 197. I am a huge XM fan and liked their Alternative rock stations better. They say it's a merger, but Sirius is taking over XM. At least I can get O&A!
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Mad Dragon . 27 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Well, I'll be damned. I just upgraded my package, and I'm not talking about replying to one of those online pharmacy spams. This thread is now about pizza. My favorite toppings are ham and pineapple.
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