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Radio upgrade options for a 2003 BMW 320D

  • 16-05-2006 09:39PM
    #1
    DublinWriter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,599 ✭✭✭


    I'm currently in the process of buying a 2003 BMW 320D.

    It comes with usual standard horrible in-dash BMW Radio/Cassette.

    This unit isn't the usual generic car-radio shape, but very specific to the dash.

    Is there anyway I could upgrade it on this particular model?


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  • #2
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    There are plenty of kits available similar to the ones listed in the link.

    http://www.installer.com/kits/
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  • #3
    kdevitt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,385 ✭✭✭kdevitt


    The fitting kits for an aftermarket headunit in an E46 BMW mount the headunit to one side of the dash - looks a bit odd. If you can live with it, you pick up the kit for €20 or so.

    FP06-04.jpg

    There is a centred one available from BMW, but they'll relieve you of €160 or so for it.


  • #4
    Winning Hand
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 898 ✭✭✭Winning Hand


    What plonker spends that much money on a bmw and doesnt even get a cd player?

    Or more to the point, what makes car manufacturers think that the more expensive their cars are the less they can provide as accessories (VW in particular)


  • #5
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,283 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    The 320D comes prewired for a 6 CD changer in the boot, but it is probably expensive enough for the unit. I think there was a thread here about the 320D CD player a few weeks ago.

    Personally, I don't think the stereo looks all that bad; I rather like the integrated look. The tape part looks a little dated, but on the upside it means I can connect my MP3 player easily enough. I don't know if the '03 model is any different to the '00 one though.


  • #6
    kdevitt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,385 ✭✭✭kdevitt


    I like the tape player in mine - got the changer for €150 or so too. I don't think aftermaret head units suit the E46, so I wired up my stock system to a signal processor and high end alpine gear and the sound now is amazing, but still looks factory.


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  • #7
    DublinWriter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,599 ✭✭✭DublinWriter


    Winning Hand wrote:
    What plonker spends that much money on a bmw and doesnt even get a cd player?

    My bad. The car did have the 6-disc changer in the boot.

    Those converters look interesting, but I'd say they'd spoil the look of the dash.

    It would be nice to get something with a removable HD to play MP3s, but, meh.


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