Help me find an in dash receiver for my BMW

[CruisingBMW]

My BMW is an 01 330 CI and it's only a single din but I want to put a double din in dash receiver screen whatever in it

I plan to take it to a local car audio/video place and have them install it but I'd much rather order the actual receiver online and take it to them to do the install.

I've been looking on Crutchfield but can't seem to find one that fits my needs/wants out of a receiver.

I want something that has the following:

2 USB ports. Preferably one in the front, one in the back

Built in Bluetooth that allows access to 2 devices at once (ex. Phone and iPod for music)

Able to hookup at least 1 camera to it (any more than that would be awesome!)

Mirrorlink or something similar.. I want to be able to see my text messages on the screen

Expandability (able to hookup another monitor to play movies for my passenger)

And last but not least, aux. input would be nice but it's not required.

Also, I don't care if it has a dvd player or built in GPS. So with or without is fine. If it can play MP4s and other files from USB that would be cool..

I have a $500 budget but if something is within $100 or maybe even $200 I might consider it

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[CSCStang]

You'll pay much more at Crutchfield man. Try sonicelectronix.com

 

[CruisingBMW]

You'll pay much more at Crutchfield man. Try sonicelectronix.com

Thanks I'll look at that site.. Are there any other good sites out there? And are there any receivers out there like the one I am looking for?

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

You know you need custom labor to modify the dash, right? You might save some money up front by buying the head unit online, but if you need to have it removed to send it back you will have a labor charge to take it out, and another charge to reinstall the replacement radio.

If you have an iPhone 5 or 6 consider Pioneer AVH-4000NEX. It can be updated to run Apple Carplay, then you can control the radio with Siri Hands Free.

 

[CruisingBMW]

You know you need custom labor to modify the dash, right? You might save some money up front by buying the head unit online, but if you need to have it removed to send it back you will have a labor charge to take it out, and another charge to reinstall the replacement radio.
If you have an iPhone 5 or 6 consider Pioneer AVH-4000NEX. It can be updated to run Apple Carplay, then you can control the radio with Siri Hands Free.

I'm aware of the labor. It's only $100 for the install. If something does go wrong I can uninstall it myself.

And no offense to anyone but I hate iPhones so still want something droid friendly along with my other requirements above.

Thanks.

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

Crutchfield.com has the best layout for filtering head unit options. I'd check there first.

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

Check crutchfield and sonic then order from amazon itll be cheaper.

 

[CruisingBMW]

Check crutchfield and sonic then order from amazon itll be cheaper.

I've already checked there. That's why I'm asking here.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Sometimes crutchfield has similar pricing to sonic or amazon but they give all the install accessories so pretty much it costs the same as buying from amazon. However, sometimes they jack the sh*t out of the price by several hundred dollars. Just run a check on each site when you find a good product. If possible get it from crutchfield, their shipping, warranty and rma are a lot less painless to deal with then others.

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

Android compatible, front and rear USB