Sirius installation

Blanko · 10-02-2006, 03:32 PM

I have just picked myself up off the floor. I asked a local BMW authorized dealer to install Sirius radio in my 06 330i. As an afterthought I asked him to tell me how much it cost - thinking $500-700. He quoted $1100! Am I being taken for a ride or does anyone have similar experiences?

ashecnc · 10-02-2006, 05:17 PM

Hey I see we are in the same area

That is very high, not worth to me. I had XM already, I just use that.

darkcloud · 10-02-2006, 05:25 PM

WOW!! My Labor + Parts + Sirius Kit + Taxes only came out to like high $7XX range. I don't remember the exact total but you should be calling another dealership on that one.

Blanko · 10-02-2006, 06:36 PM

I have called a couple of other dealers to see what they will charge.

Blanko · 10-02-2006, 06:44 PM

Hey local (darkcloud) What XM do you use? How is it connected?
I am a bit of a purist and dont like any additional electronics that aren't part of the cockpit structure

ADHD · 10-02-2006, 06:50 PM

now thats some SERIUS bullshit!!! dude I got mine for 400$$

bmw328soon · 10-02-2006, 08:42 PM

Will another local dealer install parts such as Sirius on your car if you didnt buy the car there?

ashecnc · 10-02-2006, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Blanko

Hey local (darkcloud) What XM do you use? How is it connected?
I am a bit of a purist and dont like any additional electronics that aren't part of the cockpit structure

I've had XM for years, paying out 1100 would be a waste for me, I love my XM. www.xmradio.com good luck.

ashecnc · 10-02-2006, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw328soon

Will another local dealer install parts such as Sirius on your car if you didnt buy the car there?

Yes, if you don't mind shelling out 100's and 1000's from what this thread has said.

ashecnc · 10-02-2006, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ADHD

now thats some SERIUS bullshit!!!

Luongo · 10-02-2006, 09:44 PM

Shouldn't Sirius subsidize the installation cost, like satellite TV providers or cell phone carriers? Free equipment + installation when you sign up for a year of service would be nice.

$500+ for installation plus $10+/month for service. That is a very costly proposition for maximum 2 hours/day of use, in my case.

I'll just stick with AM radio for the time being. All I listen to is ESPN radio and local sports stations anyway.

///Matt · 10-03-2006, 12:29 AM

$1100 for INSTALLATION is OBSCENE. I'm a BMW tech, and the MOST they should be charging is like $300! $1100 for PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION, well that's still high, but much better... The receiver is like $500, right? still, don't let them rape you.

It's TOPS, including programming, like a 3 hour flat-rate job. I know that's what I would charge.

And ADHD, you got the f***in HOOK UP, so don't brag about how little you spent, you'll just get people sad! lol.

ADHD · 10-03-2006, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Matt

$1100 for INSTALLATION is OBSCENE. I'm a BMW tech, and the MOST they should be charging is like $300! $1100 for PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION, well that's still high, but much better... The receiver is like $500, right? still, don't let them rape you.

It's TOPS, including programming, like a 3 hour flat-rate job. I know that's what I would charge.

And ADHD, you got the f***in HOOK UP, so don't brag about how little you spent, you'll just get people sad! lol.

hellz ya i did!!!

Its there fault they didnt jump on it!! some really nice guy sold it to me on here cause for some reason he didnt want it anymore!!
(even did the install for me and I got a year for free)
Just wish I could remember who he was..

///Matt · 10-03-2006, 08:56 AM

KL2DC · 10-03-2006, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Blanko

Hey local (darkcloud) What XM do you use? How is it connected?
I am a bit of a purist and dont like any additional electronics that aren't part of the cockpit structure

You can use various add-on XM units (e.g. Roady XT e.g.). Basically in sat prep equipped cars, you can access the shark fin sat antenna (connectors in the trunk), thread the wires from the trunk to the front console and mount your XM unit either in a retrofit sunglass tray compartment or mount in on the center console. You can hard wire the XM unit into a power source (either center console or front lighter) and use the aux in for audio.

If you do a search, there are some details/pics of well done DIY installs around...

gazi8 · 10-03-2006, 02:50 PM

Yeah thats nuts, do this from my thread. Cheap and affective. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30762

KL2DC · 10-03-2006, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gazi8

Yeah thats nuts, do this from my thread. Cheap and affective. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30762

Nice install

Seeing XM installs like yours make me regret my Sirius option evenmore. I much prefer XM over sirius anytime.

Are you coming to the DC metro meet? I'd love to see your setup in person. It seems you ran your antenna cable to the rear parcel shelf. How's the reception? I'd like to be able to have the option of XM and Sirius in my car and your pictures/setup is giving me ideas...

ashecnc · 10-03-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Nice install

Seeing XM installs like yours make me regret my Sirius option evenmore. I much prefer XM over sirius anytime.

Are you coming to the DC metro meet? I'd love to see your setup in person. It seems you ran your antenna cable to the rear parcel shelf. How's the reception? I'd like to be able to have the option of XM and Sirius in my car and your pictures/setup is giving me ideas...

LIke I said, I just use my XM receiver, it works great, plus from what this quote was, I also saved $1000.00

dmontic71 · 10-03-2006, 05:58 PM

I definitely like Sirius better than XM, but that's just my opinion.. $1100 is ridiculous. I negotiated when I leased my car that they sell it to me at cost which was $315. Of course, when I went to pick up the car, they tried to charge me for a subsription, which I already had from my e46, so I think they had to eat it...

gazi8 · 10-04-2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Nice install

Seeing XM installs like yours make me regret my Sirius option evenmore. I much prefer XM over sirius anytime.

Are you coming to the DC metro meet? I'd love to see your setup in person. It seems you ran your antenna cable to the rear parcel shelf. How's the reception? I'd like to be able to have the option of XM and Sirius in my car and your pictures/setup is giving me ideas...

Yes, It sounds like fun. Your right I did run it to the rear parcel shelf and the reception is very good. Honestly for the low setup price you can have your sirius and this XM solution without breaking the bank. See you there.

KL2DC · 10-04-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gazi8

Yes, It sounds like fun. Your right I did run it to the rear parcel shelf and the reception is very good. Honestly for the low setup price you can have your sirius and this XM solution without breaking the bank. See you there.

Great...gonna start looking at XM units. As mentioned, it'd be awesome to switch between XM and Sirius at any time. I originally had this idea about tapping the shark fin in tandem with the sirius but was told that was a bad idea/won't work.

Will definitely take notes from your simple set-up at the meet. I know another member was wondering about DIYing XM in his e90. Please sign up at our Meet thread when you get a chance, we're starting to solicit an attendee list to plan for the various amenities and we wouldn't want to miss you out.

gazi8 · 10-04-2006, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Great...gonna start looking at XM units. As mentioned, it'd be awesome to switch between XM and Sirius at any time. I originally had this idea about tapping the shark fin in tandem with the sirius but was told that was a bad idea/won't work.

Will definitely take notes from your simple set-up at the meet. I know another member was wondering about DIYing XM in his e90. Please sign up at our Meet thread when you get a chance, we're starting to solicit an attendee list to plan for the various amenities and we wouldn't want to miss you out.

Will do.

10-02-2006, 03:32 PM	#1
Blanko Enlisted Member 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 330i E90 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0)	Sirius installation - $1100 !!!!! I have just picked myself up off the floor. I asked a local BMW authorized dealer to install Sirius radio in my 06 330i. As an afterthought I asked him to tell me how much it cost - thinking $500-700. He quoted $1100! Am I being taken for a ride or does anyone have similar experiences? __________________ 2006 330i Alpine White, SP, CWP, PP, NAV
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darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	WOW!! My Labor + Parts + Sirius Kit + Taxes only came out to like high $7XX range. I don't remember the exact total but you should be calling another dealership on that one. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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Blanko Enlisted Member 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 330i E90 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0)	I have called a couple of other dealers to see what they will charge. __________________ 2006 330i Alpine White, SP, CWP, PP, NAV
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Blanko Enlisted Member 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 330i E90 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0)	Hey local (darkcloud) What XM do you use? How is it connected? I am a bit of a purist and dont like any additional electronics that aren't part of the cockpit structure __________________ 2006 330i Alpine White, SP, CWP, PP, NAV
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Luongo Lieutenant 134 Rep 463 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Carrera T Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois iTrader: (2)	Shouldn't Sirius subsidize the installation cost, like satellite TV providers or cell phone carriers? Free equipment + installation when you sign up for a year of service would be nice. $500+ for installation plus $10+/month for service. That is a very costly proposition for maximum 2 hours/day of use, in my case. I'll just stick with AM radio for the time being. All I listen to is ESPN radio and local sports stations anyway.
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///Matt United States Marine 318 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	$1100 for INSTALLATION is OBSCENE. I'm a BMW tech, and the MOST they should be charging is like $300! $1100 for PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION, well that's still high, but much better... The receiver is like $500, right? still, don't let them rape you. It's TOPS, including programming, like a 3 hour flat-rate job. I know that's what I would charge. And ADHD, you got the f***in HOOK UP, so don't brag about how little you spent, you'll just get people sad! lol.
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gazi8 Private 11 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2000 323i/2006 330i/2016 428i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Yeah thats nuts, do this from my thread. Cheap and affective. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30762
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dmontic71 Lieutenant 27 Rep 520 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [10.00] (retired) 2009 528i [10.00] (retired) 2006 325i [10.00] (retired) 2002 325ci [10.00]	I definitely like Sirius better than XM, but that's just my opinion.. $1100 is ridiculous. I negotiated when I leased my car that they sell it to me at cost which was $315. Of course, when I went to pick up the car, they tried to charge me for a subsription, which I already had from my e46, so I think they had to eat it...
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