iPod, what options have I got?

[gilford]

I have just got my 2006 E60 M5 and noticed it has the AUX in the glove box along with a CD Changer

What is my best option for music, do I get one of these cheap cables and leave the iPod in the glove -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UK-Car-AUX-Audio-Cable-Lead-...

or is there anything else I can do?

Any info appreciated.

Cheers

[outnumbered]

BMW do a retrofit iPod kit that will let you operate the iPod from the iDrive (shows track listings etc). It works pretty well IME. It's about £150-200 in parts and 2 hours labour to fit.

[dibbly_dobbler]

some useful info in here

[thegreatdogwood]

outnumbered said:

BMW do a retrofit iPod kit that will let you operate the iPod from the iDrive (shows track listings etc). It works pretty well IME. It's about £150-200 in parts and 2 hours labour to fit.

So £400 fitted - it does not charge the latest generation IPOD's so you will also need to buy a 3rd generation Nano if you have something newer so you can leave it in the car rather than re-charge indoors all the time

[phelix]

Fitting the ipod adapter if there's a factory CD changer is an easy DIY - did it in my early E61.

[mmmBMW]

I've got one of these,

http://www.nav.tv/products/vehicledock-ipod?car=10...

works perfectly and charges all ipods and iphones, plus you can have your videos on screen if your car has a video in. if it hasnt they can help you with that too.