Upgrading Head Unit - E46

[djspenna]

Good morning

I’ve recently bought (not yet collected !!) a 320D SE on a 52 plate. I’m not sure but I don’t think the headunit has Bluetooth enabled. Is there an upgraded headunit that DOES incorporate Bluetooth and that will be a straight swap for the one that’s currently fitted ??

Many thanks

Spence

[Ben M]

I am interested in this as well. I brought myself a 320d SE on Sunday and I am really liking the look of the OEM stereo believe it or not. I like the whole integrated feel. But I am looking to get a DICE to be able to plug my phone in and charge it whilst playing Music through it but the DICE which also has bluetooth is about £90 more! :o

[rajjy]

I had a Dice kit in my e46. The pins on the connector bent easily. Fair enough if I was being rough with it, but I wasn't. Look at getting a Dension instead. I had one in my previous car. Never had a problem with it. Whereas the Dice lasted less than a year.

Since then, I've put in a Kenwood head unit, with Bluetooth for the mobile, and a USB connector for my iPod. Its one of those single din units, so having to removing it everytime you leave the car is a bit of a 90s style pain in the #####, but the Dynavin unit didn't impress me at all. Read too many negative things about it. I think Pioneer do a fully integrated unit?

[chris_2oo5]

I had the the e46 m sport with built in Bluetooth and as I'm aware but don't take it as gossip.if you buy the harness which sits in your centre console it will work

[xxxxSMITHYxxxx]

So is there an upgrade unit from say a newer model that fits in place

[Greydog]

If there is no phone cradle in the arm rest then it may be quicker and cheaper to fit a Parrot or similar in a discreet place to keep the OEM look

[Greydog]

PS a Parrot or similar will also allow Music streaming