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      11-19-2022, 12:09 AM   #1
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My wife has decided she would like SiriusXM in her 530i. However, it needs to be programmed with the code to receive satellite radio. Of course, from BMW, it’s around $351.00. I’ve seen on some sites, it’s $69.00 - $100.00 to get the code on a USB drive where it will self-install. I’m not enthusiastic about the $351.00 and I’m uncertain of the USB drives although these sites guarantee it will be a successful install and code the radio correctly. We were given a free 1-year subscription of SiriusXM Platinum. What are your thoughts?
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Why not just stream music using Carplay?
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      11-19-2022, 08:38 AM   #3
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Can't you just renew the SiriusXM subscription even if the initial 1 year subscription has expired?
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Can't you just renew the SiriusXM subscription even if the initial 1 year subscription has expired?
That's what I thought….just renew.
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Just renew and give Sirius a chat or call. I pay like $9/m or something for Platinum.
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Just renew and give Sirius a chat or call. I pay like $9/m or something for Platinum.
Good advice. If your car has the SiriusXM receiver, which it sounds like it does since you've had the trial, BMW is out of the picture, and you just need to deal with SXM for renewal, subscriptions etc.
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The code enables satellite to function on the radio. Some dealerships will order a BMW (order code 0693 Satellite radio preparation) to save the customer money if they don't want satellite radio. BMW will then charge to download the code from BMW and an hour's labor to install the code. Our local BMW dealership charges $599.00 (BMW charges them $399.00 for the code and the difference is the labor rate). If the car was satellite radio enabled, SiriusXM offered us a free year of SiriusXM Platinum.
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