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      04-10-2013, 03:13 PM   #67
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What if car had Nav/iDrive - can I play non-phone sounds through bluetooth then?
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      04-10-2013, 04:36 PM   #68
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I got my car without iDrive by choice, does that make me gay?
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      04-10-2013, 04:49 PM   #69
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What if car had Nav/iDrive - can I play non-phone sounds through bluetooth then?
Only if the iDrive is equipped with a Combox and A2DP enabled.

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      05-16-2013, 02:42 PM   #70
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I have put a deposit on 2013 M3 that does not come with Nav = no iDrive. Now I am trying to figure out whether I'll be happy without it or I should look for another car. I don't need Navigation - I use my iPhone 5 but it would be nice to have iPhone navigation directions go through car's sound system through bluetooth to avoid plugging multiple cables in. Also it would be nice to be able to use car's microphone for Siri (or other programs that use voice commands).

Will non-iDrive 2013 car allow iPhone to play non-phone sounds through bluetooth

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Without iDrive, you can stream audio from a phone through the stereo by plugging in a Bluetooth adapter into the AUX port. See Add A2DP Stereo Bluetooth to E90 via AUX Port. No way to use the car's mic for the phone/programs. Didn't you skip iDrive for a simpler car anyway?
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just posting on an old thread if it helps others searching and come across this.

I dont have an M and I dont have idrive. I have a 328i but my comment applies the same. What you lose by not getting idrive is a competent stereo system. I have a top-hifi deck and the audio quality is good but the interface and controls sucks. Navigating playlists, albums, tracks. Tiny, limited display.

I'm really considering over paying for an idrive retrofit, which runs about 5-6 grand to pay someone else to do it.
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I had idrive on my M3 I sold a while back...I would frequently enter the menu to turn it off. Next time, NO idrive, just that sexy-ass hood bulge in the center of my windshield !

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I had idrive on my M3 I sold a while back...I would frequently enter the menu to turn it off. Next time, NO idrive, just that sexy-ass hood bulge in the center of my windshield !

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You know you can save the display off function to one of the preset buttons? Mines set to button 1
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      07-31-2018, 02:04 PM   #74
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I got my car without iDrive by choice, does that make me gay?
well, if you have to ask....

I kid, I kid.....to each his own...
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