I just got e60 530i 2004 currently I have the ipod connected through the radio and it does ok. What are the benefits of the iPod/BMW set up. do you get the play list on the i drive and can yu use all the steering wheel functions to shuffle I went on line to research but didnt really find a great deal thanks for your help northern - monkey !
See my review on iDrive at http://old.bmwcca.org/node/9282 which touches on this. The sound quality will be much better and you will be able to control the iPod via the iDrive controller and the MFL.
