United BMW - Hands-Free Bluetooth solutions

S54dan · 04-12-2011, 09:54 AM

I have two solutions for all of those BMW owners who opted out of BMW's premium package when ordering their car.

Interested parties, please PM me with the title "Bluetooth" with your shipping ZIP code to inquire.

First - let's roll with the brand new Visor Clip. This item has been a MINI item for years, and with a few suggestions from BMW's top-selling accessory dealerships, they've made one for us!

• Attractive customer facing packaging
• BMW word mark on the center of the device
• Proper testing and approval by BMW of North America
• Does not interfere with other vehicle systems
• Each package includes a Bluetooth™ Speaker, Visor clip, Car charger, and User guide
• Superior warranty coverage to the aftermarket
• 4 years/ 50k miles when purchased with a new vehicle
• 2 years/ unlimited miles or the balance of the new vehicle warranty, whichever is greater when purchased separate from a new vehicle
• No installation required

MSRP: $119.00 plus tax / shipping

Our price: $100.00 with free continental shipping
Intl shipping: $25.00 via USPS flat rate

BMW Portable Navigation Pro
For those of you who want hands-free bluetooth with navigation, I've got another answer.

There is a thread on 1Addicts about this Navigation.

The Nav unit looks like an iPhone with touch-screen technology. Like I said, it has hands-free bluetooth all the time, and is universal to all BMW's. The sound will come through the speakers if the unit is installed at a BMW dealer. The wire intergration goes through your central headunit.

Benefits

• Attractive iPhone-look
• BMW Integrated Bluetooth
• Proper testing and approval by BMW of North America
• Does not interfere with other vehicle systems
• Comes through speakers with dealer installation and programming
• Superior warranty coverage to the aftermarket
• 4 years/ 50k miles when purchased with a new vehicle
• 2 years/ unlimited miles or the balance of the new vehicle warranty, whichever is greater when purchased separate from a new vehicle
• No installation required for hands-free bluetooth
• Touch Screen technology
• Dealer installation includes mounting bracket that does not move. Great during hard braking or vehicle accident

CONS

• Dealer install required for sound-system integration
• Does not come with traffic option
• Installation bracket price

• Integration with vehicle's sound system will not allow guidance announcement volume control on vehicles with the base audio. (per ianc)

MSRP (with bracket): $565.29 plus tax / shipping
Our price: $507.95
Intl shipping: $35.00 via USPS flat rate

Interested parties, please PM me with the title "Bluetooth" with your shipping ZIP code to inquire.

Best regards,
Daniel Miles
United BMW / unitedBMWonline.com

ianc · 04-12-2011, 11:50 AM

For the NAV unit:

CON:

Integration with vehicle's sound system will not allow guidance announcement volume control on vehicles with the base audio.

ianc

S54dan · 04-12-2011, 12:20 PM

Edited, thank you

Satalite · 04-12-2011, 01:07 PM

The bluetooth clip unit has to be charged which means it can run out of juice on ya... Why wouldn't BMW integrate it into the car somehow so it doesn't have to be charged. I mean it is great being able to move it, but having a wire coming down from your visor might not be the best thing.

S54dan · 04-12-2011, 01:12 PM

It's not connected, it's stand-alone. The charger is for when it runs out of battery.

Satalite · 04-12-2011, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

It's not connected, it's stand-alone. The charger is for when it runs out of battery.

Sorry I typed that wrong, thats what I was trying to point out. After a couple months of use the battery wears down just like any device with a rechargeable battery. This ultimately leads to less and less talk time over the longevity of the battery

Can you replace the rechargeable battery by chance?

I guess for the convenience of having bluetooth in your car when you previously did not have the option to have it, the price is well worth it and the hassle of recharging. A great addition to anyone that didn't get the premium package that doesn't want to spend hundreds of dollars retrofitting a bluetooth integration into their car (I heard you could if you had the money?)

S54dan · 04-12-2011, 02:20 PM

Hm, good question. I will have to check with BMW about that.

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S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 307 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	United BMW - Hands-Free Bluetooth solutions I have two solutions for all of those BMW owners who opted out of BMW's premium package when ordering their car. Interested parties, please PM me with the title "Bluetooth" with your shipping ZIP code to inquire. First - let's roll with the brand new Visor Clip. This item has been a MINI item for years, and with a few suggestions from BMW's top-selling accessory dealerships, they've made one for us! • Attractive customer facing packaging • BMW word mark on the center of the device • Proper testing and approval by BMW of North America • Does not interfere with other vehicle systems • Each package includes a Bluetooth™ Speaker, Visor clip, Car charger, and User guide • Superior warranty coverage to the aftermarket • 4 years/ 50k miles when purchased with a new vehicle • 2 years/ unlimited miles or the balance of the new vehicle warranty, whichever is greater when purchased separate from a new vehicle • No installation required MSRP: $119.00 plus tax / shipping Our price: $100.00 with free continental shipping Intl shipping: $25.00 via USPS flat rate BMW Portable Navigation Pro For those of you who want hands-free bluetooth with navigation, I've got another answer. There is a thread on 1Addicts about this Navigation. The Nav unit looks like an iPhone with touch-screen technology. Like I said, it has hands-free bluetooth all the time, and is universal to all BMW's. The sound will come through the speakers if the unit is installed at a BMW dealer. The wire intergration goes through your central headunit. Benefits • Attractive iPhone-look • BMW Integrated Bluetooth • Proper testing and approval by BMW of North America • Does not interfere with other vehicle systems • Comes through speakers with dealer installation and programming • Superior warranty coverage to the aftermarket • 4 years/ 50k miles when purchased with a new vehicle • 2 years/ unlimited miles or the balance of the new vehicle warranty, whichever is greater when purchased separate from a new vehicle • No installation required for hands-free bluetooth • Touch Screen technology • Dealer installation includes mounting bracket that does not move. Great during hard braking or vehicle accident CONS • Dealer install required for sound-system integration • Does not come with traffic option • Installation bracket price • Integration with vehicle's sound system will not allow guidance announcement volume control on vehicles with the base audio. (per ianc) MSRP (with bracket): $565.29 plus tax / shipping Our price: $507.95 Intl shipping: $35.00 via USPS flat rate Interested parties, please PM me with the title "Bluetooth" with your shipping ZIP code to inquire. Best regards, Daniel Miles United BMW / unitedBMWonline.com __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor. Last edited by S54dan; 04-12-2011 at 12:20 PM..
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ianc Ex '87 Carrera 246 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: '10 TiAg 6MT 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redwood Shores, California iTrader: (0)	For the NAV unit: CON: Integration with vehicle's sound system will not allow guidance announcement volume control on vehicles with the base audio. ianc __________________ "I will tell you there is a big difference between driving money and driving blood, sweat and tears." - PorscheGuy79 "I got 328 loaner and was impressed with performance. It feels much faster than my 135i." - MOCKBA
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S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 307 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	Edited, thank you __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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Satalite Colonel 166 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [10.00]	The bluetooth clip unit has to be charged which means it can run out of juice on ya... Why wouldn't BMW integrate it into the car somehow so it doesn't have to be charged. I mean it is great being able to move it, but having a wire coming down from your visor might not be the best thing. __________________ Last edited by Satalite; 04-12-2011 at 01:16 PM..
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S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 307 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	It's not connected, it's stand-alone. The charger is for when it runs out of battery. __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 307 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	Hm, good question. I will have to check with BMW about that. __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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