Help! Am I too late?

Diego · 01-12-2010, 07:02 PM

Hello everyone. I recently placed an order on a 335i with MSports, Steptronic, and Premium. However, i'm starting to miss not getting the iPod/USB adapter and the more and more I read about it, the more i'm regretting it

My question is, since I ordered it for delivery from Europe (It's coming in 1st-3rd week of February), is it too late to add on the iPod/USB adapter? If it is, are there any other ways of getting it?

Eights-n-Aces · 01-12-2010, 07:12 PM

I would ask your sales associate. Obviously, it's a matter of timing. I called the day after I placed my order and added an option and it was no problem.

chromisdesigns · 01-12-2010, 07:13 PM

Dealer can install it if it's too late to get onto your build sheet. But I'd try for the factory install, if they can pull it off.

Ron1n · 01-12-2010, 07:23 PM

If the car hasn't been built yet, it's not too late.

Call your CA stat. I made the same mistake with iDrive, and by the time I called, my car was already in paint.

Diego · 01-12-2010, 07:36 PM

Another question I had in mind- do you guys think the iPod/USB adapter is very satisfactory and worth it?

bsamoul · 01-12-2010, 07:37 PM

I don't think I'd use it

cotmfk · 01-12-2010, 08:00 PM

Doesn't hurt to try and see if you can add it.

coh4777 · 01-12-2010, 08:03 PM

ipod adaptor is very much worth it in my opinion.

Kid Eh · 01-12-2010, 08:03 PM

I have it and never use it.

amdmaxx · 01-12-2010, 08:10 PM

allows car to control ipod..
should be free in this technology age.
Convenience - yes.. worth it - only u can decide.

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Originally Posted by Diego

Another question I had in mind- do you guys think the iPod/USB adapter is very satisfactory and worth it?

RobFL1015 · 01-12-2010, 08:14 PM

The ipod is a great thing. I have some 800 songs on mine. When there is nothing of interest on the radio, which is often enough? It's like having the best songs from 300 CDs available. There is a setting for random songs which is great, or playlists self made or using "genous". If you load your ipod wisely, its quite a nice addition. I had it dealer installed in my 2004 e46 330ci and factory installed in my 2008 e92 sounds the same. What would I use a USB for?

There are after market options available no doubt as well.

RobFL1015 · 01-12-2010, 08:16 PM

Jeeze, I spelled genius wrong...lol

st3v · 01-12-2010, 08:20 PM

I use mine.. I don't have an iPod, but I do fill up USB sticks with MP3s and play music off of them.

RobFL1015 · 01-12-2010, 08:29 PM

Works the same as the ipod? I have a 6 year old 20GB ipod. I've never used mor than 7GB. Never had a reason to change it. USB sticks are a lot cheaper. Of course, its a 40k + car, so what is $200 (what I paid back then) versus $10 to $40 today anyway...

Ron1n · 01-12-2010, 08:32 PM

I use my 6FL every time I'm in the car (even if the gd thing doesn't charge my phone).

Diego · 01-12-2010, 08:35 PM

Pros: I like the concept of being able to change music with the steering wheel without taking my eyes off the road

Cons: I'm not sure how much I really need the USB part of this (I don't have iDrive) and if it can't be built by the factory, I'm not sure if I should just ask the dealer to do it for me (I've heard some negative things about dealer installed vs factory installed)

jopa489 · 01-12-2010, 08:37 PM

If worst comes to worst, this is something the dealer can install for you. It'll cost you more than just getting the 6FL option though, so call ASAP to see if you can get it added.

st3v · 01-12-2010, 08:49 PM

I don't have an iDrive and I still use the USB part of it. I control it either within the radio unit or with the steering wheel control.

oel · 01-12-2010, 09:00 PM

I have it but never used it.
If you are getting idrive, I would save that money and just import music with the usb in the glovebox.

jlstyle · 01-12-2010, 11:31 PM

I only used ipod cable like 3 times through one year of ownership.
However, I find USB adapter to be REALLY useful with idrive as it could download hell of music and organize into the system without any efforts.
But i'm not sure how useful it could be in non-idrive car.

ibimmer954 · 01-12-2010, 11:43 PM

I always use my 6FL. Plugged a 32GB flash drive into it with all my music. Don't use it with an iPod.

Craig@SupremePower · 01-12-2010, 11:59 PM

Call your CA but judging by the date you expect delivery i'm guessing the car is already built!

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Diego New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Help! Am I too late? Hello everyone. I recently placed an order on a 335i with MSports, Steptronic, and Premium. However, i'm starting to miss not getting the iPod/USB adapter and the more and more I read about it, the more i'm regretting it My question is, since I ordered it for delivery from Europe (It's coming in 1st-3rd week of February), is it too late to add on the iPod/USB adapter? If it is, are there any other ways of getting it?
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Dealer can install it if it's too late to get onto your build sheet. But I'd try for the factory install, if they can pull it off.
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Diego New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Another question I had in mind- do you guys think the iPod/USB adapter is very satisfactory and worth it?
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cotmfk Major General 2050 Rep 6,110 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	Doesn't hurt to try and see if you can add it. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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coh4777 Lieutenant 29 Rep 533 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas iTrader: (0)	ipod adaptor is very much worth it in my opinion. __________________ COH4777 2007 335i Coupe - Jet Black / Coral Red / Aluminum Trim / 6MT / Sport / Premium / CA / Navi / iPod + USB
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RobFL1015 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: C350 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	The ipod is a great thing. I have some 800 songs on mine. When there is nothing of interest on the radio, which is often enough? It's like having the best songs from 300 CDs available. There is a setting for random songs which is great, or playlists self made or using "genous". If you load your ipod wisely, its quite a nice addition. I had it dealer installed in my 2004 e46 330ci and factory installed in my 2008 e92 sounds the same. What would I use a USB for? There are after market options available no doubt as well.
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RobFL1015 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: C350 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Jeeze, I spelled genius wrong...lol
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st3v Private First Class 82 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I use mine.. I don't have an iPod, but I do fill up USB sticks with MP3s and play music off of them.
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RobFL1015 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: C350 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Works the same as the ipod? I have a 6 year old 20GB ipod. I've never used mor than 7GB. Never had a reason to change it. USB sticks are a lot cheaper. Of course, its a 40k + car, so what is $200 (what I paid back then) versus $10 to $40 today anyway...
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Ron1n Speed Demon 205 Rep 3,690 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine iTrader: (6) Garage List 2021 M5 Competition [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00] 2009 E93 M3 [10.00] 2010 335d [9.50]	I use my 6FL every time I'm in the car (even if the gd thing doesn't charge my phone). __________________ Current: '21 M5C, '15 X6 50i Previous: '18 M550i, '16 550i, '11 335is, '09 E93 M3 DCT, '10 E90 335d, '07 E90 328i
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Diego New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Pros: I like the concept of being able to change music with the steering wheel without taking my eyes off the road Cons: I'm not sure how much I really need the USB part of this (I don't have iDrive) and if it can't be built by the factory, I'm not sure if I should just ask the dealer to do it for me (I've heard some negative things about dealer installed vs factory installed)
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	If worst comes to worst, this is something the dealer can install for you. It'll cost you more than just getting the 6FL option though, so call ASAP to see if you can get it added. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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st3v Private First Class 82 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I don't have an iDrive and I still use the USB part of it. I control it either within the radio unit or with the steering wheel control.
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oel Lieutenant 28 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 09' E90 335i, 13' E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (19) Garage List 2009 E90 335i [0.00]	I have it but never used it. If you are getting idrive, I would save that money and just import music with the usb in the glovebox.
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jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel 355 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Audi S7 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	I only used ipod cable like 3 times through one year of ownership. However, I find USB adapter to be REALLY useful with idrive as it could download hell of music and organize into the system without any efforts. But i'm not sure how useful it could be in non-idrive car.
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ibimmer954 Major 138 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: '23 i4 M50, '15 M3, '18 911 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, California, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [9.75] 2023 BMW i4 M50 [0.00] 2018 Porsche 911 C4S [0.00] 2019 BMW X4 M40i [0.00]	I always use my 6FL. Plugged a 32GB flash drive into it with all my music. Don't use it with an iPod.
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	Call your CA but judging by the date you expect delivery i'm guessing the car is already built!
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