Bluetooth/BMW Assist, how many have it?

yoyeewee · 05-21-2008, 03:24 AM

How many of you guys bought/leased your BMWs with Bluetooth/BMW Assist?

I ordered my car with Bluetooth/BMW Assist because unfortunately, I'm on the phone a lot. And I use the handsfree Bluetooth feature in the car a lot. Unfortunately, BMW charges $775 for this option which in my opinion, is a lot of money.

Anyway, I just wanted to let out my frustration. Which one of you guys looked for Bluetooth/BMW Assist when you guys bought your BMWs?

soph1aa · 05-21-2008, 03:42 AM

wow, that is alot of money for that option. why didn't you just go with the premium package?
Bmw assist is great. especially when your stuck or need help. they automatically locate where your car is and send someone out.

yoyeewee · 05-21-2008, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by soph1aa

wow, that is alot of money for that option. why didn't you just go with the premium package?
Bmw assist is great. especially when your stuck or need help. they automatically locate where your car is and send someone out.

i actually do have the premium package in my car. i also like the power-folding in mirrors and the real leather. but bluetooth is important to me too.

i'm sure the price of the premium package will be lower if it didn't include BMW Assist. i know it's a convenient feature but BMW charges a lot for it.

StarrDlux · 05-21-2008, 05:04 AM

for bmw to not use bluetooth 2.0 EDR with A2DP for music streaming says their radio division sucks.

seriously now i've had headphones for a while that could stream music.

who designs idrive? Is it GM/microsoft?

I'm serial. Someone find me a firmware dvd so i can make some changes

yoyeewee · 05-21-2008, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarrDlux

for bmw to not use bluetooth 2.0 EDR with A2DP for music streaming says their radio division sucks.

seriously now i've had headphones for a while that could stream music.

who designs idrive? Is it GM/microsoft?

I'm serial. Someone find me a firmware dvd so i can make some changes

I heard that BMW's iDrive is Microsoft Windows-based.

BK · 05-21-2008, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoyeewee

I heard that BMW's iDrive is Microsoft Windows-based.

It was originally, but not since 2003: http://old.bmwcca.org/node/9282

"2003 (second generation). ... Windows CE is replaced with VxWorks, a real-time software development environment and multi-tasking operating system from Wind River Systems. VxWorks uses the VRTX (Virtual Real-Time Executive) kernel developed by Mentor Graphics."

Above article written by fellow e90poster JSpira.

StarrDlux · 05-21-2008, 09:18 AM

ahh yes when windriver dropped BSDi 5 and moved to a linux kernel. this should be easy to hack if we can get the o/s or an update.

anyone seen an upgrade disk for our idrive yet? the fun will begin..

Blizz · 05-21-2008, 09:23 AM

interesting if its microsoft based and they chose to make the car functional with ipods and advertise with apple...

Texas Jim · 05-21-2008, 09:30 AM

When I was researching which options to get, I was just going to get the leather seats and skip the bluetooth, power seats, BMW assist, power folding mirrors, etc. If we were ever to go totally hands free in Texas, then I would have just bought the earpiece thing.

I decided to go with the premium package to get it all included - didn't want any regrets later. Great decision. Have used the bluetooth many times already and love it. Everyone says the audio quality is great.

bonsai · 05-21-2008, 04:06 PM

I got it via Premium Package or the Navigation package, I'm not sure which.

BMW Bluetooth and iPhone FTW!!!

Joonsup · 05-21-2008, 04:34 PM

Bluetooth makes it very convenient, especially since the new law in CA takes effect July 1st where we can't talk on the phone while driving unless you have a handsfree kit

yoyeewee · 05-21-2008, 04:43 PM

wow...keep the polls coming in guys! it looks like a lot of the BMWs on the road have BMW Assist.

View Poll Results: Did you look for Bluetooth when you bought/leased your BMW?
Got Bluetooth/BMW Assist/Premium Package and use the handsfree Bluetooth feature in my car.	71	88.75%
Don't have Bluetooth and don't care for it in my car.	5	6.25%
Don't have Bluetooth but wish I have it in my car.	3	3.75%
I have Bluetooth/BMW Assist/Premium Package but do NOT use Bluetooth in my car.	1	1.25%
Voters: 80. You may not vote on this poll

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soph1aa Colonel 68 Rep 2,231 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oc,ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	wow, that is alot of money for that option. why didn't you just go with the premium package? Bmw assist is great. especially when your stuck or need help. they automatically locate where your car is and send someone out. __________________
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StarrDlux Pussycat's Meow 9 Rep 682 Posts Drives: '08 335i montego \| Stock Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midtown (Altanta) iTrader: (0)	for bmw to not use bluetooth 2.0 EDR with A2DP for music streaming says their radio division sucks. seriously now i've had headphones for a while that could stream music. who designs idrive? Is it GM/microsoft? I'm serial. Someone find me a firmware dvd so i can make some changes __________________ 2008 335i montego \| stock 2002 A4 1.8TQS \| APR 1+ 1990 VW Corrado \| Stage 4 by SNS
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StarrDlux Pussycat's Meow 9 Rep 682 Posts Drives: '08 335i montego \| Stock Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midtown (Altanta) iTrader: (0)	ahh yes when windriver dropped BSDi 5 and moved to a linux kernel. this should be easy to hack if we can get the o/s or an update. anyone seen an upgrade disk for our idrive yet? the fun will begin.. __________________ 2008 335i montego \| stock 2002 A4 1.8TQS \| APR 1+ 1990 VW Corrado \| Stage 4 by SNS
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Blizz Private 4 Rep 94 Posts Drives: '07 Audi A4 2.0T Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	interesting if its microsoft based and they chose to make the car functional with ipods and advertise with apple...
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Texas Jim Private 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i [0.00]	When I was researching which options to get, I was just going to get the leather seats and skip the bluetooth, power seats, BMW assist, power folding mirrors, etc. If we were ever to go totally hands free in Texas, then I would have just bought the earpiece thing. I decided to go with the premium package to get it all included - didn't want any regrets later. Great decision. Have used the bluetooth many times already and love it. Everyone says the audio quality is great. __________________ 2008 E90, Monaco Blue on Terra/Burl, 6MT, Premium, Sport, Xenons, CA, Heated Seats, 30% Tint, ZHP Short Shift Knob, ordered 3/24/08, delivered 5/16/08, can't wipe the grin off of my face. [
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bonsai OG 3er 84 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3/2018 F82 M4 Compet Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA. iTrader: (0)	I got it via Premium Package or the Navigation package, I'm not sure which. BMW Bluetooth and iPhone FTW!!!
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