I'm getting quoted $800 to install the Z1, iPod and XM Nav Traffic in my 2003 BMW X5. Sounds high - thoughts? How much did it cost to have installed in your car?

are they doing any dash customization?

i have a 2001 druango, which had a chrysler 1.5 din opening, which was wider then normal. they had to do a lot of customizing to get the radio to look semi-factory. they charged like 600-700.

if no customization, and u have a double din opening, no more then 150 to 250. everythign is straightforward.

I wonder if you can buy the Crutchfield pre-paid installation for $99?

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-2FBJPdIM78o/popups/accessory.asp?i=597421007

Cirbirus said:

I wonder if you can buy the Crutchfield pre-paid installation for $99?

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-2FBJPdIM78o/popups/accessory.asp?i=597421007

Yeah I plan on getting this, did anyone use the crutchfield pre-paid installation? I want to make sure it's legit.

I have an 04 Chevy Avalanche, got it installed at Ultimate Electronics for $210 don't pay that much.

150-200 is about right!

Cost me about 3 hours worth of my time....

I paid $750 for Z1, bluetooth, XM, PAC, ducatiboy bypass circuit and hardwire radar detector in my BMW M3. They had to modify the air vents though so it was quite a bit of work. I was happy to pay it--everything works great!

One word or three letters...BMW. Bimmers are one of the hardest installs for any shop and they charge you for it too. I've had 3 5 series and it always costs me more. 800.00 seems a little high though. 500.00 sounds more realistic. What do i know, I just spend money before I even have it.

Installed my own in a 05 Subaru Legacy, took about 3 hours, reused most (if not all) the original OEM wiring.

i use to install and price qoutes on bmws are always higher because they are a pain in the ass, in fact everything from europe sucks to install in almost