[martinf79]

Hi All -

anyone know if there's a cheaper provider to enabling Sirius/XM other than Bimmertech:

http://www.bimmer-tech.net/index.php...ive-retrofits/

Seems like a lot considering all they're doing is enabling a code online???

[Patrys@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by martinf79

Hi All -

anyone know if there's a cheaper provider to enabling Sirius/XM other than Bimmertech:

http://www.bimmer-tech.net/index.php...ive-retrofits/

Seems like a lot considering all they're doing is enabling a code online???

Cheaper???
Have you asked your dealer about this retrofit?

We are offering you the same solution with free 1-year subscription MUCH cheaper than you can get anywhere else.

[Triathelite]

I used BimmerTech for the Sirius retrofit in my 2013 F30 today and wanted to let everyone here know how great the experience was. I ordered the retrofit through their site and received a cable about a week later. After receiving the cable, I sent Patryk an email and he immediately responded with instructions on how to schedule the coding. It was a simple and very quick process done over the internet - they provide all of the software and it's done in about 15-20 minutes.

I HIGHLY recommend them for their services. I saved a lot of money by having them do the Sirius retrofit over the dealer, and they were much more pleasant to deal with!

[E92Carrera]

So we can have sirius enabled on cars that didn't get the premium package? Looking on the bmw site you can only get sirius by ordering the premium package, just want to make sure there isn't some other package I may need.

Thanks

[Buzzman]

Originally Posted by martinf79

Hi All -

anyone know if there's a cheaper provider to enabling Sirius/XM other than Bimmertech:

http://www.bimmer-tech.net/index.php...ive-retrofits/

Seems like a lot considering all they're doing is enabling a code online???

Hi, I am not sure about cheaper, but when I inquired at my dealer, I was quoted around $800. That's in Canada. The interesting part was that they said they had to keep the car all day because the software update and coding takes a long time. Bimmertech sems to go much much faster?

[Sephanite]

I thought the digital radio was something u get and dont need to pay yearly fees?

[SamS]

Originally Posted by Sephanite

I thought the digital radio was something u get and dont need to pay yearly fees?

Satellite radio is not the same as digital radio.

[hrosenberg33]

Originally Posted by Buzzman

Hi, I am not sure about cheaper, but when I inquired at my dealer, I was quoted around $800. That's in Canada. The interesting part was that they said they had to keep the car all day because the software update and coding takes a long time. Bimmertech sems to go much much faster?

Yep, they charged me 900 for this retrofit (also included the 1 year subscription). Wish I would have known, 330 is a steal compared to that.

[s1k0ne]

The only package i got on my car is the tech package. Can I purchase this Sirius retrofit from bimmertech and make it work?



Thanks

[vchiu]

Listen to it first in a similar BMW first and make sure you want Sirius. I have a 1 yr trial and I don't listen to it because it sounds terrible.

[Buzzman]

Originally Posted by s1k0ne

The only package i got on my car is the tech package. Can I purchase this Sirius retrofit from bimmertech and make it work?



Thanks

Hi,
From what I know, you need to have option S693A (Preparation BMW satellite radio) to make the Bimmer Tech option work.

If you don't know the options you have, you can check you packages through putting the last seven digits of your VIN HERE

Or directly ask Patryk at Bimmer Tech HERE to see if the tech package works for the retrofit

[Patrys@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by Buzzman

Hi,
From what I know, you need to have option S693A (Preparation BMW satellite radio) to make the Bimmer Tech option work.

If you don't know the options you have, you can check you packages through putting the last seven digits of your VIN HERE

Or directly ask Patryk at Bimmer Tech HERE to see if the tech package works for the retrofit

Thanks Buzzman.

Actually all US spec F30's I have seen had the Sirius prep option (SA693) so it looks like it's a standard feature no matter what packages you got.

[Patrys@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by Triathelite

I used BimmerTech for the Sirius retrofit in my 2013 F30 today and wanted to let everyone here know how great the experience was. I ordered the retrofit through their site and received a cable about a week later. After receiving the cable, I sent Patryk an email and he immediately responded with instructions on how to schedule the coding. It was a simple and very quick process done over the internet - they provide all of the software and it's done in about 15-20 minutes.

I HIGHLY recommend them for their services. I saved a lot of money by having them do the Sirius retrofit over the dealer, and they were much more pleasant to deal with!

Appreciate your feedback! Thanks.