Should I add BMW Apps 6NR?

fishskis · 02-24-2011, 11:33 PM

I have an E93 on order, and I have time to add 6NR if I want to. My understanding is that it costs $250 plus some amount for a "snap-on adapter"(?).

I am not a complete non-techie, but can someone please explain to me, in layman's terms, why I want this option (or not). I have successfully resisted Facebook and Twitter, and this will likely not change. I do listen to my iPod (iPhone) in my car, and the interface seems pretty good. Are there some cool future applications for this feature that make it worth getting?

Thanks.

GOLFFRR · 02-24-2011, 11:35 PM

its just a start of what will be. there will be more application as time goes on and at 250 bucks its a great gamble to take IMO

///My5UV · 02-25-2011, 08:56 AM

A bigger question in my mind...is there any chance Android phones will ever get the same sort of support?

mpm3 · 02-25-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ///My5UV

A bigger question in my mind...is there any chance Android phones will ever get the same sort of support?

...hope not apple for life !!

tlp · 02-25-2011, 12:10 PM

When you factor in 6NF (SmartPhone Integration) $150 the cost for 6NR is only $100 since it includes 6NF now. I would speculate for $100. All additional future BMW apps (if any) will be free. I could care less about the twitter/facebook integration but perhaps someone else will when I sell the car 5-6 years from now.

gallian93 · 03-02-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ///My5UV

A bigger question in my mind...is there any chance Android phones will ever get the same sort of support?

I hope so...

Kyoshi71 · 03-02-2011, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishskis

I have an E93 on order, and I have time to add 6NR if I want to. My understanding is that it costs $250 plus some amount for a "snap-on adapter"(?).

I am not a complete non-techie, but can someone please explain to me, in layman's terms, why I want this option (or not). I have successfully resisted Facebook and Twitter, and this will likely not change. I do listen to my iPod (iPhone) in my car, and the interface seems pretty good. Are there some cool future applications for this feature that make it worth getting?

Thanks.

I have mine mounted right next to my 8-track tape player

Inerrant · 03-02-2011, 08:02 AM

Get it! I would rather have this option and not fully use it Vs. not having it and realizing i needed it.

piloto · 03-02-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Inerrant

Get it! I would rather have this option and not fully use it Vs. not having it and realizing i needed it.

That's exactly what I'm doing. I don't have an iphone, but do have an ipod touch (even though it doesn't say the touch will work with it). But who knows, if I get one in the coming year, I'd regret not having it. For $250, it's worth the gamble.

Its_Canuck · 03-02-2011, 08:55 AM

Well, its more than just the $230 6NR option. These are what you need to add on top of that option
-639 BMW assist = $685
-6FL = $365
-6NF Smart phone integration = $135

Total = $1415 (euro delivery price)

That's a bit steep for the option to see Facefail on your Nav screen.

wmo168 · 03-07-2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Its_Canuck

Well, its more than just the $230 6NR option. These are what you need to add on top of that option
-639 BMW assist = $685
-6FL = $365
-6NF Smart phone integration = $135

Total = $1415 (euro delivery price)

That's a bit steep for the option to see Facefail on your Nav screen.

Yes, and these items are also force to you when you purchase the convenience package.

ksoze · 03-07-2011, 04:31 PM

The smartphone integration (6NF) is included in 6NR. You are not charged separately for 6NF. The other required items are items you would probably want anyway, so it is a bargain.

docderwood · 03-08-2011, 07:30 AM

Can this only be installed @ the factory?

ksoze · 03-08-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by docderwood

Can this only be installed @ the factory?

Based on information supplied by BMW, yes it is only a factory option. This means only cars produced after March, 2011.

Technic · 03-08-2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Its_Canuck

Well, its more than just the $230 6NR option. These are what you need to add on top of that option
-639 BMW assist = $685
-6FL = $365
-6NF Smart phone integration = $135

Total = $1415 (euro delivery price)

That's a bit steep for the option to see Facefail on your Nav screen.

6NR replaces 6NF.

arter · 03-08-2011, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishskis

I have an E93 on order, and I have time to add 6NR if I want to. My understanding is that it costs $250 plus some amount for a "snap-on adapter"(?).

I am not a complete non-techie, but can someone please explain to me, in layman's terms, why I want this option (or not). I have successfully resisted Facebook and Twitter, and this will likely not change. I do listen to my iPod (iPhone) in my car, and the interface seems pretty good. Are there some cool future applications for this feature that make it worth getting?

Thanks.

I hear you can stay home and drive your car remotely using Grand Turismo 6

xteri0r · 04-24-2011, 03:55 PM

Cant u get the option after u get the car??

rye m3 · 04-24-2011, 06:30 PM

The option cannot be installed on an existing car. Outside the US, the options are different, but here it is the Convenience package and the $250 app option. Outside the US, the iPhone has been used to turn on the lights, A/C and start the engine. The engine starting seems locked out in the US at the moment, but I've read that others are doing a work around, including getting an iTunes account in the UK. I got it. It is also a sure way to distinguish your build as a 2011.75 (only available from 3/2011).

Technic · 04-24-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xteri0r

Cant u get the option after u get the car??

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=519258

iatacs19 · 04-25-2011, 09:31 AM

Good video showing some of the added functionality via 6NR:

///My5UV · 05-18-2011, 04:58 PM

So I finally got around to watching that, and the iPod out looks fantastic, but the rest looks like a solution in search of a problem. Can anything on the iPod (video, other apps) use the video out, or only the music/video library?

airwave808 · 05-22-2011, 09:25 AM

I don't think you should debate this, considering the cost is $250. I just added it to my order of E92 and here in Canada it costs $300. I do think it is well worth it.

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rye m3 Lieutenant 33 Rep 489 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	The option cannot be installed on an existing car. Outside the US, the options are different, but here it is the Convenience package and the $250 app option. Outside the US, the iPhone has been used to turn on the lights, A/C and start the engine. The engine starting seems locked out in the US at the moment, but I've read that others are doing a work around, including getting an iTunes account in the UK. I got it. It is also a sure way to distinguish your build as a 2011.75 (only available from 3/2011).
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