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Omega Man · 06-24-2008, 11:11 PM

Texas all the way. Does the thumbdrive work like an Ipod on the steering wheel control?

lib · 06-25-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Omega Man

Texas all the way. Does the thumbdrive work like an Ipod on the steering wheel control?

It does.

There are several threads on it in the "Audio/Video/Electronics/Bluetooth/I-Drive/Alarm" subforum for this site discussing features, limitations, etc.

e90post.com also has a few good threads including a listing of USB harddrives that are known to work with the option (in case you need up to a few hundred GB for music).

Redbeemer · 06-25-2008, 09:05 PM

In general the USB drive does work like an Ipod, except that it will not play Playlists and some of the more complicated functions of the Ipod. It will show the song titles and your tunes can be sorted by artist, genre, album, etc. much like an Ipod or Zune. I haven't received my car yet, so that is why I asked my friend to see if it would work and if it would play both mp3's and WMA's since most of my music is ripped in WMA format. There is a pretty good description of this function in the test of the 135 coupe on Edmunds.com, including pictures of it on the BMW radio. It also will display on the nav screen if you have that option on your car. My friend's 335 has the nav system. Hope this helps a bit.

imported_Shawn · 07-05-2008, 11:46 AM

San Antonio, originally from Detroit. Anytime I have gone into the showroom in San Antonio while getting a part for my MINI, I get a bad vibe from the staff (specifically the CAs). Not sure I want to buy in S.A., might look to Austin or Houston. Any good or bad experiences with S.A.? Any recommendations in Austin or Houston?

lib · 07-05-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

San Antonio, originally from Detroit.
...
Any recommendations in Austin or Houston?

Having gone to school outside Detroit (ok, far outside) I have to say.... good move

BMW of Austin is great. Several people on here have given it very high marks and after buying my car there I can't say enough nice things about both the dealership and my CA. If you're thinking of looking in Austin I would have to recommend the CA I worked with since he's sold multiple 1ers already and at least 2 have been to 1addicts members. I can PM his contact info if you're interested.

hotpants · 07-07-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Redbeemer

it will not play Playlists

to get your playlist to work all you gotta do is save the playlist to your thumbdrive. problem solved.

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Originally Posted by Redbeemer

I haven't received my car yet, so that is why I asked my friend to see if it would work and if it would play both mp3's and WMA's since most of my music is ripped in WMA format. There is a pretty good description of this function in the test of the 135 coupe on Edmunds.com, including pictures of it on the BMW radio. It also will display on the nav screen if you have that option on your car. My friend's 335 has the nav system. Hope this helps a bit.

u should just convert your wma's to mp3's honestly. mp3 should be recognizable to pretty much all players.

BEAMERBOI · 07-07-2008, 02:31 PM

I was born in Texas (Port Author)

weezie77 · 07-10-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

San Antonio, originally from Detroit. Anytime I have gone into the showroom in San Antonio while getting a part for my MINI, I get a bad vibe from the staff (specifically the CAs). Not sure I want to buy in S.A., might look to Austin or Houston. Any good or bad experiences with S.A.? Any recommendations in Austin or Houston?

Momentum BMW West
Katy Freeway

YoungTurk · 07-10-2008, 10:50 AM

Classic BMW
Dallas (Plano)

Redbeemer · 07-10-2008, 10:41 PM

They called me after work tonight on my way home and my car is finally here!!!! I will go fight the battle tomorrow to see if they will give me a half way decent deal on my current 330 ci. The initial discussions with them were less than encouraging regarding the trade in. The CA even told me I would be better off taking the trade somewhere else and selling it or privately selling it. As for converting the wma's to mp3 format, there is no need since the radio will play them just the way they are. Also, when you convert from one format to another, you lose some of the quality, no matter which format you convert to. The compression and then recompression throws out more data. My wma's are very high bit rate (variable), so I dont want to compromise the quality if I can avoid it.

135iPony · 09-13-2008, 01:07 PM

+1 -- on order from BMW of Dallas

GigEm93 · 09-15-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 135iPony

+1 -- on order from BMW of Dallas

CooperSRacer, I presume.

Oh, and I got my 135 from Autobahn in FtW, tho I live in the Plano/Carrollton area.

135iPony · 09-16-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GigEm93

CooperSRacer, I presume.

Oh, and I got my 135 from Autobahn in FtW, tho I live in the Plano/Carrollton area.

Yup

Can't wait to get the 1er, missing the JCW GP a bunch in the meantime.

J-Sud · 09-18-2008, 06:18 PM

Waiting at Port in Germany woohoo....got mine at Advantage BMW Downtown Houston. :thumbup:

Buschy · 09-18-2008, 07:08 PM

dfw, actually west side of fort worth.
autobahn bmw,
pm me for the advisor, they are great.

BimmerKid87 · 09-20-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GigEm93

CooperSRacer, I presume.

Oh, and I got my 135 from Autobahn in FtW, tho I live in the Plano/Carrollton area.

I like that dealer a lot...very friendly sales staff that went out of their way to impress me (and I'm a kid):thumbup:

FunkyTown128 · 09-21-2008, 10:01 AM

Hey guys and girls, while I my 128 is still on a boat somewhere.....while driving around Fort Worth yesterday I FINALLY had a 1er sighting!! 135 AW Vert going through the Bryant Irving and I20 intersection in southwest Fort Worth...It had the top down and was looking good!!! I scared the crap outta my buddy who I was with...screaming "OMG...It's A 1!!!!!"

bubble · 09-21-2008, 10:24 AM

Don't know how I missed this thread.

We live North Dallas and ordered through Moritz. My ride is currently aboard the Patriot and expected to hit SC October 4th.
We've always had a super experience with MINI of Dallas, but I really clicked with John at Moritz.

scrapiron7 · 09-21-2008, 05:25 PM

I hope to be in a 135i this winter. Probably wait til Jan to order.

MatthewDFW · 10-02-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bubble

Don't know how I missed this thread.

We live North Dallas and ordered through Moritz. My ride is currently aboard the Patriot and expected to hit SC October 4th.
We've always had a super experience with MINI of Dallas, but I really clicked with John at Moritz.

Congrats on your order (two days to go, right?). You'll love your 1. Moritz's service is great, but don't forget Classic BMW in Plano, off the toll road; their staff is mighty good, too (I actually drive past the BMW dealership nearest to me to get out to Classic)... plus great food to mooch in their lounge.

P.S., re. avatar... Scotties or Black Schnauzers...?

bubble · 10-03-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MatthewDFW

Congrats on your order (two days to go, right?). You'll love your 1. Moritz's service is great, but don't forget Classic BMW in Plano, off the toll road; their staff is mighty good, too (I actually drive past the BMW dealership nearest to me to get out to Classic)... plus great food to mooch in their lounge.

P.S., re. avatar... Scotties or Black Schnauzers...?

I am so crossing my fingers that it is next week.... however, I'm trying not to get my hopes up or it won't come true.

Coming from a MINI, I knew that I would give my business to either Moritz or BMW/MINI of Dallas. Both dealerships have been absolutely wonderful with contributions to metroplexmini.org. MINI of Dallas even hosts quarterly DIY days at the dealership for the club members. I know that Classic is a great dealership, too. However, I just wanted to give a little back to one of the dealerships that have really been generous to our "other car" group. :wink:

See, what we need to do is get a big enthusiasts group together and get one of these dealerships to host some DIY days for us!

Scotties for the win!! True "terror"iers. LOL!!

MatthewDFW · 10-03-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bubble

I am so crossing my fingers that it is next week...

Please post up on delivery and tell us all about it. The drive back from the dealership is always a great story.

We wouldn't be 135 enthusiasts without a little enthusiasm, now would we...?

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Omega Man Member 1 Rep 168 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Texas all the way. Does the thumbdrive work like an Ipod on the steering wheel control? __________________ The black and red andrenaline rush has finally made it home from Sebastian Olszewski and the group at Mike Smith Beaumont. Got it right before the big storm hit, as in 36 hours before. So lucky. Anyway, these folks are a great dealership to do business with. Ordered June 2008 ED July 2008 Stateside delivery September 2008
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Redbeemer Ne Plus Ultra 88 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Portimao Blue 2022 M240iXdrive Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	USB Thumb Drive In general the USB drive does work like an Ipod, except that it will not play Playlists and some of the more complicated functions of the Ipod. It will show the song titles and your tunes can be sorted by artist, genre, album, etc. much like an Ipod or Zune. I haven't received my car yet, so that is why I asked my friend to see if it would work and if it would play both mp3's and WMA's since most of my music is ripped in WMA format. There is a pretty good description of this function in the test of the 135 coupe on Edmunds.com, including pictures of it on the BMW radio. It also will display on the nav screen if you have that option on your car. My friend's 335 has the nav system. Hope this helps a bit.
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Redbeemer Ne Plus Ultra 88 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Portimao Blue 2022 M240iXdrive Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	They called me after work tonight on my way home and my car is finally here!!!! I will go fight the battle tomorrow to see if they will give me a half way decent deal on my current 330 ci. The initial discussions with them were less than encouraging regarding the trade in. The CA even told me I would be better off taking the trade somewhere else and selling it or privately selling it. As for converting the wma's to mp3 format, there is no need since the radio will play them just the way they are. Also, when you convert from one format to another, you lose some of the quality, no matter which format you convert to. The compression and then recompression throws out more data. My wma's are very high bit rate (variable), so I dont want to compromise the quality if I can avoid it.
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FunkyTown128 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	Hey guys and girls, while I my 128 is still on a boat somewhere.....while driving around Fort Worth yesterday I FINALLY had a 1er sighting!! 135 AW Vert going through the Bryant Irving and I20 intersection in southwest Fort Worth...It had the top down and was looking good!!! I scared the crap outta my buddy who I was with...screaming "OMG...It's A 1!!!!!"
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bubble I am the Stig. 0 Rep 55 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Don't know how I missed this thread. We live North Dallas and ordered through Moritz. My ride is currently aboard the Patriot and expected to hit SC October 4th. We've always had a super experience with MINI of Dallas, but I really clicked with John at Moritz.
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09-21-2008, 05:25 PM	#129
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