E53 X5 Large Din Stereo Replacement Options

[brendonj]

Hi All,

I bought my X5 D yesterday and drove it back 190 miles from Wales last night, what a great comfy car.

I have a question tho please, I have a 2002 X5 D with the large din sized stereo (approx. 30cm x 5cm). The pixels have gone and I cant read anything. I would like to replace the stereo with a new/ipod compatible stereo, but obviously the space is way too big for a standard sized stereo.

Has anyone replaced theirs and how? Would be grateful to hear of brand/model options and fitter. I’m based in West London.

Many thanks,
BJ

[Bimmer Owners Club]

Use a fascia panel something like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FP-06-00-P-BMW-5-SERIES-E39-1996-2003-PIANO-BLACK-FASCIA-FACIA-PANEL-ADAPTOR-/150903751682?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CModel%3AX5&hash=item2322908402

and then you can fit any single din radio you like :)

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Use the spare slot for those Diesel receipts ! Lol :o :P :D