Anyone installed this? I'm wanting to have bluetooth hands free enabled.... have read through many of the DIY's on the topic here and also on E46F. this seems like such a simple solution from the folks at Argos/BA, and at $269 something that installs this easy and works through the BMW system. Am I missing something here? Anyone have feedback on audio quality?
thanks-
Tim


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The Argos for BMW plug 'n' play kit lets you use your bluetooth-enabled cell phone for hands-free calling in your BMW using the phone buttons on your steering wheel! With bluetooth, you can place and receive calls and make voice-command calls without ever taking the phone out of your pocket, as long as it is turned on. A great safety upgrade! The problem with many Bluetooth kits has been that retrofitting your car has been a technical headache. You had to buy a conversion kit, sometimes a speaker, electrical connectors, and figure out how to cut into the wiring harness and fuse box, and splice into the radio to mute it when you're on the phone, string a separate mic up to the sunvisor... way too complicated (And if you cut the wrong wire, way too expensive!). We have the solution: The Argos for BMW (BT AEXP3) Bluetooth system makes it plug `n' play using your BMW's factory phone hook-up with no extra parts needed in the cabin. Just locate the phone connectors (typically in the trunk), plug them into the kit, plug in a BMW factory microphone in the overhead console and you're done! No radio removal, no running wires, no splicing, no cursing, no screwdriver-throwing! Argos is works with your BMWs OEM Phone functionality. No need to tune a certain station or be listening to your iPod, etc. In fact Argos will work fine even if the radio is off. Argos mutes the radio and pauses your CD during calls. Works with the cars listed even if you have NAV or DSP. If your car was not originally equipped with BMW Assist, you will need to purchase a BMW OEM microphone, part number 84 31 6 938 762.

Part Number Description Price Qty.
BT AEXP3 Plain-Talk Bluetooth Kit with Steering Wheel Function
$ 269.95


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