Bmw sirius

Mtl128_25 · 11-21-2015, 03:58 PM

I am trying to buy a sirius unit and they are all very expensive! They are selling on ebay but i do not know which one will fit on my e92 2008 328i prewired for sirius. Any idea how to know if the unit i see will fit my car?
Apart feom the unit what else do i need?

VTECaddict · 11-21-2015, 04:04 PM

If the car has satellite prep already, it should have everything there. You just need the module and coding.

Nitrousbird · 11-21-2015, 04:22 PM

Waste of money.

If you want Sirius, just use the app and stream it from your phone to the car. Then you can pause, rewind, on-demand service, etc.

That said, if you want it for music, look elsewhere. I have Sirius for Howard Stern - if he doesn't renew his contract I'm dumping them (have been a customer since 2004).

VTECaddict · 11-21-2015, 04:32 PM

Agreed with the above. Also, IMO Sirius/XM sound quality is absolutely trash. It sounds like MP3s encoded at 64kbps.

Mtl128_25 · 11-21-2015, 04:33 PM

But any idea how to know which unit will work on my car?

dbond · 11-22-2015, 02:13 PM

Apart from the module you will need your HU coded

ptpending · 11-22-2015, 05:41 PM

if you have pre-lci car and have preparation - you need special module which installed in trunk, there are plenty of them on ebay
latest is http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-1-3-5-6-...pWUhsn&vxp=mtr

Mr. Toad · 11-23-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

IMO Sirius/XM sound quality is absolutely trash. It sounds like MP3s encoded at 64kbps.

^ This.

They keep mailing me special offers to turn it on, but I'm not paying for low-fi sound quality and incredibly annoying (and LOUD) station ID spots full of idiots screaming at me. If I wanted to hear that, I'd listen to regular FM radio.

I have a USB stick containing 2,000+ MP3s encoded at 320kbs, which I keep plugged into the jack in my console. I set iDrive to All Tracks > Random and the result is far more pleasing than any radio station.

Lshaw · 11-23-2015, 12:00 PM

I only use sirius IF i get a free subscription. It is an absolute waste of money for what they charge. Ask the dealer for free trials or go go siruis.com and sign up for the 2 month free trial.

Mtl128_25 · 11-23-2015, 12:20 PM

Ok noted, but is there a list of part numbers that will work with my car? In order words, i dont want to be stuck with a module that is not compatible with my e92.

Lshaw · 11-23-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mtl128_25

Ok noted, but is there a list of part numbers that will work with my car? In order words, i dont want to be stuck with a module that is not compatible with my e92.

Lol sorry, didnt really read your original post....I would suggest asking your SA? No clue what is necessary components are needed for satellite radio.

Cidle · 11-23-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mtl128_25

I am trying to buy a sirius unit and they are all very expensive! They are selling on ebay but i do not know which one will fit on my e92 2008 328i prewired for sirius. Any idea how to know if the unit i see will fit my car?
Apart feom the unit what else do i need?

I searched 65129192274 bmw on ebay when looking for the Sirius unit for my 08 E92.
Need to buy the mounting bracket and cooling fan if not included, purchased those from ECS tuning.

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Nitrousbird Banned 432 Rep 1,602 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Powell, OH iTrader: (2)	Waste of money. If you want Sirius, just use the app and stream it from your phone to the car. Then you can pause, rewind, on-demand service, etc. That said, if you want it for music, look elsewhere. I have Sirius for Howard Stern - if he doesn't renew his contract I'm dumping them (have been a customer since 2004).
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	Agreed with the above. Also, IMO Sirius/XM sound quality is absolutely trash. It sounds like MP3s encoded at 64kbps. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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Mtl128_25 Private First Class 26 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 328i 2008 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Montreal, QC iTrader: (0)	But any idea how to know which unit will work on my car?
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Lshaw Lieutenant Colonel 251 Rep 1,869 Posts Drives: 09 335i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC/Pittsburgh iTrader: (21)	I only use sirius IF i get a free subscription. It is an absolute waste of money for what they charge. Ask the dealer for free trials or go go siruis.com and sign up for the 2 month free trial. __________________ 07 335xi (2007-2010) 08 Legacy Spec B (08-) 09 335i (2010-) 15 X5 xdrive 35i (2015-) 17 Forester XT (2016-)
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Mtl128_25 Private First Class 26 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 328i 2008 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Montreal, QC iTrader: (0)	Ok noted, but is there a list of part numbers that will work with my car? In order words, i dont want to be stuck with a module that is not compatible with my e92.
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