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      10-30-2011, 11:05 PM   #1
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Hi Guys,

Just placed an order for a 520i, and I just want to say hi and introduce myself.
I've enjoyed reading through this forum and I look forward to chatting with you guys.

Does anybody know where I can retrofit bluetooth in Hong Kong?

Thanks!
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      10-30-2011, 11:13 PM   #2
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Hi Guys,

Just placed an order for a 520i, and I just want to say hi and introduce myself.
I've enjoyed reading through this forum and I look forward to chatting with you guys.

Does anybody know where I can retrofit bluetooth in Hong Kong?

Thanks!
welcome! there are going to be so many 520i in hong kong!

the bluetooth is one of the options that i highly recommend getting. not only do you get phone connectivity, you also get extended music playing capabilities from your cell.
aftermarket systems will never be as integrated (yet anyway)
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      10-30-2011, 11:26 PM   #3
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I agree with Mlai. You better tick it as an option. One option that I regret not getting was the auto tailgate function. Pretty useful if you have a baby coz you will be getting the stroller in and out all day.
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Hi all, I'm also new here. I just picked up a 528i in July. I've been following these threads - they've been very informative. Thanks all!

I agree the bluetooth is very useful. Separately, does anyone know whether you can retrofit the professional navigation and 6NR connected drive in HK? I don't have either, but I'm more interested in the 6NR (for the web radio integration mostly, because the radio stations in HK never play music during the day) than the navigation.
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      10-31-2011, 03:28 AM   #5
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welcome! there are going to be so many 520i in hong kong!

the bluetooth is one of the options that i highly recommend getting. not only do you get phone connectivity, you also get extended music playing capabilities from your cell.
aftermarket systems will never be as integrated (yet anyway)
Agree. But the car is already in HK, too late to add options.
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Hi Guys,

Just placed an order for a 520i, and I just want to say hi and introduce myself.
I've enjoyed reading through this forum and I look forward to chatting with you guys.

Does anybody know where I can retrofit bluetooth in Hong Kong?

Thanks!
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welcome! there are going to be so many 520i in hong kong!

the bluetooth is one of the options that i highly recommend getting. not only do you get phone connectivity, you also get extended music playing capabilities from your cell.
aftermarket systems will never be as integrated (yet anyway)
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I agree with Mlai. You better tick it as an option. One option that I regret not getting was the auto tailgate function. Pretty useful if you have a baby coz you will be getting the stroller in and out all day.
+1 and the soft close doors too. My wifey never could close the door in one go. The 520 has rear camera which I don't have, really useful.

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Hi all, I'm also new here. I just picked up a 528i in July. I've been following these threads - they've been very informative. Thanks all!

I agree the bluetooth is very useful. Separately, does anyone know whether you can retrofit the professional navigation and 6NR connected drive in HK? I don't have either, but I'm more interested in the 6NR (for the web radio integration mostly, because the radio stations in HK never play music during the day) than the navigation.
Welcome. Don't think you can retrofit navigation and 6NR in HK yet.
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Hi guys,
What does the 520i come with as standard?

Wow, its here already, could u custom it or fixed specs?

I still haven't used bluetooth.. just buy on of those earpieces for nothing and press the mute button..

RC, you want soft close, slam the door for her and show your power
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Hi guys,
What does the 520i come with as standard?

Wow, its here already, could u custom it or fixed specs?

I still haven't used bluetooth.. just buy on of those earpieces for nothing and press the mute button..

RC, you want soft close, slam the door for her and show your power
It's pretty much the same equipment as the 523, plus rear view camera and the eco pro. But bluetooth and sunroof are not included in the standard spec. I think you can order it to spec, but the sales told me that there's going to be a 5% price increase starting with the second batch. Not sure if that is BS or not.
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It's pretty much the same equipment as the 523, plus rear view camera and the eco pro. But bluetooth and sunroof are not included in the standard spec. I think you can order it to spec, but the sales told me that there's going to be a 5% price increase starting with the second batch. Not sure if that is BS or not.
Hi Bootboot
Is yours the list price?
They always say may increase, but sometimes it may come true..
Any sport auto?
rearview is nice, i dun have anything on mine but bluetooth and sport auto, hifi speakers..

just get one of these, and your wife/gf cannot hear you talk
http://www.ebay.com.hk/itm/NEW-BLUET...item336dbbb6c4
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Hi Bootboot
Is yours the list price?
They always say may increase, but sometimes it may come true..
Any sport auto?
rearview is nice, i dun have anything on mine but bluetooth and sport auto, hifi speakers..

just get one of these, and your wife/gf cannot hear you talk
http://www.ebay.com.hk/itm/NEW-BLUET...item336dbbb6c4
Yup, sports auto too. I paid the $453K list price that they advertised in the newspaper, plus the cost of the sunroof as the only option.
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      11-01-2011, 12:58 PM   #11
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Yup, sports auto too. I paid the $453K list price that they advertised in the newspaper, plus the cost of the sunroof as the only option.
Also sports auto? What a deal..
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I am also interested in this info (sorry for digging old topic ) as I also have a 520i !

I have studied solution such as Jabra Freeway or Motorola Roadster. But as I am not on the phone often so it might be a birthday or christmas gift, nothing urgent
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I am also interested in this info (sorry for digging old topic ) as I also have a 520i !

I have studied solution such as Jabra Freeway or Motorola Roadster. But as I am not on the phone often so it might be a birthday or christmas gift, nothing urgent
Yeah, those things always need charging .. i just don't answer any calls when driving. Still don't know how to use bluetooth
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Yeah, those things always need charging .. i just don't answer any calls when driving. Still don't know how to use bluetooth
Yeah thought about that too.
Most of them (especially the Motorola Roadster) have a long lasting sleep mode. But to fill the gap I then thought about solar battery ... then thought was too much thinking for just no calls received when driving
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Yeah thought about that too.
Most of them (especially the Motorola Roadster) have a long lasting sleep mode. But to fill the gap I then thought about solar battery ... then thought was too much thinking for just no calls received when driving
Yeah i thought about maybe a DIY solar panel to power some gadgets .. but by the time i figure out how to do it .. the car will be old
I used it once on C-class.. then looks cool once, after .. forget about it.. but it work quite well by itself, logon and off automatically u dun have to do anything .. however it can be quite 'pressure' you feel like you are being followed around or someone is watching you. Now can just start the car and go, no log-in like octopus or something
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Hi Guys,

Just placed an order for a 520i, and I just want to say hi and introduce myself.
I've enjoyed reading through this forum and I look forward to chatting with you guys.

Does anybody know where I can retrofit bluetooth in Hong Kong?

Thanks!
I was told by the sales that 520 can get cheaper one after six months use of the car . something $6000? if I remember correct.
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It's pretty much the same equipment as the 523, plus rear view camera and the eco pro. But bluetooth and sunroof are not included in the standard spec. I think you can order it to spec, but the sales told me that there's going to be a 5% price increase starting with the second batch. Not sure if that is BS or not.
My friend just bought a 520 this week. No price increase compare to 2011. When I visited BM last december, they said price will be increased in 2012.
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My friend just bought a 520 this week. No price increase compare to 2011. When I visited BM last december, they said price will be increased in 2012.
Did you friend order or buy from stock?
Last December I had this choice and if ordered I had a possible 5% increase the sales said
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Did you friend order or buy from stock?
Last December I had this choice and if ordered I had a possible 5% increase the sales said
My friend bought from the stock list this week and his car will be arrived in Mar 2012.

I ordered with my options in early Jan 2012 and it will be arrived in May 2012.

We both have no price increase.
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