Buying the 2011 535i tomorrow, but I need to know this first ..

edindaclub · 04-21-2011, 11:28 PM

so I been searching for my dream car 2011 535i for 2 months, I have alreayd found one that fits my butget, however, I notcied there wern't USB in the center arm glove box, only the AUX, does that mean I can't use my ipod? can I have bmw install that USB piece ? i uses ipod everyday and it would be a shame if i can't see what I am listening on the idrive, it does has the navigation tho, not sure if it has the other USB port in the front glove box.

konasunset · 04-22-2011, 12:40 AM

You can play your iPod with the AUX port BUT you will not be able to see what you are playing on the iDrive screen nor will you be charging the iPod. With the center console USB port, on the other hand, you can play your iPod, see what you are playing on the iDrive screen, and charge the iPod. If using the iPod is that important to you (it is to me), you should get the iPod option. I don't know whether your BMW dealer can install the USB. The MSRP for factory-installed iPod/USB is about $400.

edindaclub · 04-22-2011, 12:54 AM

thank you so much for the quick reply, hopefully it's not too late to add that option

Losco · 04-22-2011, 01:37 AM

You have to get it installed at factory. no USB audio retrofit out yet.

04-21-2011, 11:28 PM	#1
edindaclub edindaclub 16 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2011 535i JB/Black Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Buying the 2011 535i tomorrow, but I need to know this first .. so I been searching for my dream car 2011 535i for 2 months, I have alreayd found one that fits my butget, however, I notcied there wern't USB in the center arm glove box, only the AUX, does that mean I can't use my ipod? can I have bmw install that USB piece ? i uses ipod everyday and it would be a shame if i can't see what I am listening on the idrive, it does has the navigation tho, not sure if it has the other USB port in the front glove box.
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04-22-2011, 12:40 AM	#2
konasunset registered 6 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 535i titanium silvr 1/11 build Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kona, big island, hawaii iTrader: (0)	You can play your iPod with the AUX port BUT you will not be able to see what you are playing on the iDrive screen nor will you be charging the iPod. With the center console USB port, on the other hand, you can play your iPod, see what you are playing on the iDrive screen, and charge the iPod. If using the iPod is that important to you (it is to me), you should get the iPod option. I don't know whether your BMW dealer can install the USB. The MSRP for factory-installed iPod/USB is about $400.
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edindaclub edindaclub 16 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2011 535i JB/Black Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	thank you so much for the quick reply, hopefully it's not too late to add that option
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04-22-2011, 01:37 AM	#4
Losco Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 231 Posts Drives: F10 528i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Japan iTrader: (0)	You have to get it installed at factory. no USB audio retrofit out yet.
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