2007 320d touring - BMW professional kit?

[jinkster]

Off to look at a 320d touring tomorrow 2007 mode. It has BMW professional hifi system, will it have Bluetooth prep for my iPhone.

[pointedstarman]

Bluetooth is not part of the pro hifi option. It either came as a stand alone option or as a part of the satnav system. It may have bluetooth but you'd need to check.

[jinkster]

Is it an easy/ cheap retrofit if not available or would you recommend a cheaper kit elsewhere?

[pointedstarman]

As far as I'm aware a retro fit of the BMW bluetooth isn't viable. It's doable but costs a fortune. The Parrot system seems to be the aftermarket bluetooth system of choice - a mate has one in his 5 series and it works fine.

[jinkster]

How much for a Parrot kit? Will it be controllable via the steering wheel?

[AsifG]

jinkster said:

How much for a Parrot kit? Will it be controllable via the steering wheel?

Parrot have an extensive range but the MKi9200 the best one they do.

You can get steering wheel integration via an additional unit called the Parrot Unika.

www.parrot.com

[jinkster]

How about connecting my iPod so that is charges and is controlled via the MFSW and Unit?

I understand that if it was Business system it is easier to do, is the business system the better option in hindsight or Pro system?

[bigdom]

Dension 500 will sort both issues

[bennyboydurham]

http://www.mobileinstall.co.uk/bmw.html

These boys do an OEM style install, even down to supplying the genuine BMW mic that goes up in the headlining. All your calls can be made from the stereo unit.