Radio/Cassette compatibility question 2001 E39

None that I am aware of.

Pretty much anything that you want to stuff in there will work. You can research what fits here:

I'm not particularly recommending this supplier, although I bought from them in 2004, but this is what you need (fits with the standard BMW mounting hardware that you already have):

If I were resident over in the US - I'd certainly consider it - thanks for the info though David (UK)

Oh, sorry, did not catch that. But the info on what fits is still valid.

Sure ( my fault for assuming the groups was predominantly UK) - and the pointer is appreciated. Thanks David

Thanks for this. It seems the Sony T69 is a cheaper option but no MP3. I'll consider both - thanks David

Alpine makes a six cd changer that is identical form factor to the factory unit. IIRC, it requires a converter (from soundscape or other) to match the car's M-bus. The MP3 cd's, which can hold over 100 songs will show up on the display as track 1-100 and will then cycle to 01 and so forth for those beyond 100. You should be able to Google a description of the install. Takes about 10 minutes.

OR, you can use an Icelink and replace the CD changer with an ipod. More songs, better interface and not that much more money.

R / John

I'll second that. I already owned the iPod so it was a no-brainer for me.

The ICE>Link Plus is a fantastic bit of kit, also get a ProClip mount....

I bought from

Site looks a bit ropey but they company are fine...

Superb tip for the IPOD. Hardware MP3 is just what I wanted Thanks David