iDrive options for 2013 550i

killit · 11-22-2023, 11:05 AM

Just picked up a 2013 550xi M sport package Last night. Absolutely love this damn thing.

Only complaint and it’s a small one would be the drive which I expected wasn’t gonna be great given the year.

Connected the phone through Bluetooth and was listening to music through Spotify and don’t even get album art or anything.

Not my first Beamer so not a complete noob. But definitely not a (BMW) guru like many of you guys. Also, no stranger to modeling fabricating wiring etc.

Was wondering if anyone has been able to retrofit a touchscreen… or some type of aftermarket upgrade that is worth it.

thoughts greatly appreciated 🙏🏼

AlpineweissF10 · 12-06-2023, 07:53 PM

Checkout the Mr12volt unit. I'm basically sold on the unit. Hoping to pick one up soon. Its a mmi box with android auto and car play. Main selling point is it uses most for audio.

coasts · 12-08-2023, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineweissF10

Checkout the Mr12volt unit. I'm basically sold on the unit. Hoping to pick one up soon. Its a mmi box with android auto and car play. Main selling point is it uses most for audio.

What is most? I know that 99% (including mine) of aftermarket CarPlay units use the AUX input port as audio.

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killit New Member 9 Rep 21 Posts Drives: f30 328 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	iDrive options for 2013 550i Just picked up a 2013 550xi M sport package Last night. Absolutely love this damn thing. Only complaint and it’s a small one would be the drive which I expected wasn’t gonna be great given the year. Connected the phone through Bluetooth and was listening to music through Spotify and don’t even get album art or anything. Not my first Beamer so not a complete noob. But definitely not a (BMW) guru like many of you guys. Also, no stranger to modeling fabricating wiring etc. Was wondering if anyone has been able to retrofit a touchscreen… or some type of aftermarket upgrade that is worth it. thoughts greatly appreciated 🙏🏼
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AlpineweissF10 Private 10 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2012 535i Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Checkout the Mr12volt unit. I'm basically sold on the unit. Hoping to pick one up soon. Its a mmi box with android auto and car play. Main selling point is it uses most for audio.
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