05-31-2011, 10:47 PM | #1 |
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Is It Possible to Add Sat Radio after the Fact?
I didn't order Sat Radio originally because it was only available with the Executive Package at $2,300. Is it possible to add afterwords on its own?
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05-31-2011, 10:55 PM | #2 |
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I was told you could add it after, but have not confirmed that yet.
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I've done it here in the States. The combo of radio and labor was initially double the original cost. Thankfully, I was able to tack it on to other warranty work that dramatically reduce the labor.
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Hey just a suggestion though...and this is just my opinion...check out using pandora instead of Sat radio...that is if you have a smart phone and can get the pandora mobile app. I literally pay $36 a year for service and create my own radio stations...without any commercials or DJs and the variety of songs is better than Sirius/XM. If you have BMW apps Pandora integrates directly into iDrive so you can select stations just like Sat Radio and I honestly think the quality of the sound is better as it's over 3G and not subject to satellite. Again totally my opinion but I made the switch to Pandora last January and I have never once turned on Sat radio in my other vehicles due to the fact that I have way more stations to choose from since I'm creating the actual stations. Check it out. |
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06-01-2011, 07:54 AM | #6 |
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I used my $500 coupon from the X3 experience event to order Sat, roof cross rails and some other options. I think Sat is $375 plus labor. You should see it on the BMW website under accessories.
My dealer is having problems installing the sat because of some software glitch. They have a case number with BMW and hopefully in a couple of weeks everything will be straightened out. |
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06-01-2011, 08:41 AM | #7 |
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Sirius Installed Last Month
My X3 was bought off the lot with the navigation package but did not come loaded with the software for the satellite radio. Last month I spent a Saturday morning at the dealership as they tried to install the software. My client advisor and the parts manager confirmed the price I found on the internet (see the attachment) but when I spoke with the service manager he stated that they should not have confirmed the $435 as the total install price because it depends on the amount of time spent by his technicians.
In the end, they only charged me $475 for the software and total install which also includes one year of Sirius for free. |
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06-01-2011, 08:55 AM | #8 |
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When I asked my CA to provide me a quote I told him I only wanted the sat radio option only if it was necessary. In other words, could I not order the option and then call Sirius to order a subscription through them (I was planning to order a life time plan). He said I could do that and didn't need to order the sat radio option.
After reading these posts, it sounds like I do need something from BMW to make the sat radio work even though it is sat "ready". Is the CA wrong in this case? Do I need to add the sat radio option before I can get the service? |
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06-01-2011, 09:07 AM | #10 |
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I think you do need to have the software activated. The options for SAT radio on my X3 were grayed out and I could not choose them until the dealership installed the software coding. Just like Harplayr mentions, the technicians had difficulty in getting it working and had to consult with BMW but they were eventually successful. I have a feeling that what you are being told is incorrect. If you want to order SIRIUS as a non-dealership option you can always go to an after-market stereo shop but they will need to install a separate little screen on your dashboard and have wires in plain view for it to work. It will not work natively within iDrive without BMW software and the after-market stereo shops do not have access to iDrive. |
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BTW. pandora cannot be installed in a Canadian phone. |
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06-01-2011, 05:57 PM | #14 |
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I checked with my dealer and they will install Sat radio if I want it. The price quoted was $800. I have decided to skip it for now.
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I used my $500 Difference event gift for the Sat radio. The dealer told me that the installation was included in the $375 price, so I held them to it (they tried to hit me up for me for installation cost AFTER the sat was activated).
Mine was the first they activated, so it took them a bit longer than normal to upload the software into the iDrive and activate the Sat ratio. I was not about to pay them labor costs to effectively train their technitions. I would ask if they have done this before so you don't get charged the extra time to learn the procedure. |
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Well, I'm not doing it; but that is Canadian pricing which is likely higher than US pricing; and I'm not sure I would want some aftermarket shop programing my BMWs computer. YMMV.
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Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I didn't want to start a new one and be told to
Anyways, I have a follow up question about adding sirius after the fact: Is it possible to do it as a DIY and then have BMW do the coding? I'm trying to cut down the cost of the vehicle as much as possible, but I would still like this option. The only way you can get it on the 35i in Canada is in the executive package which is $2300. I can add the lumbar support as a stand alone option, but with the 35i I can't. This is the only other feature of the executive package that I want. If It's too expensive I'll just skip it though. |
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There was some talk of http://dvdinmotion.com offering a DAB/SAT Radio enable option soon, but nothing showing on their website yet, drop them an email, their customer services is supposed to be good (makes a change in Europe).
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