I finally got it!! Woo hoo!

[DJ Skillz 187]

So... the car I was looking at about a month ago.. the white '99.. it came back up for sale. I got them down to $7800, and I grabbed it.
I went on my lunch hour today to get a loan, picked it up after work and drove it home!!
I'm so excited, I love this thing.

It tripped me out when I turned on the radio.. it tells you the freakin' artist and song name that's playing! I've never seen that before!

No pictures yet.. it's dark, and the only digital camera I have is on my DV camcorder, and it doesn't have a flash..

One question.. I noticed in the trunk, theres a little nub-thingy that says "wired for compact disc" ... is there a jack somewhere to plug a CD changer into?

[teetime4one]

drivers side rear...it's in there...just poke around.
and, congratulations on the new ti.

[Borg561]

Originally Posted by DJ Skillz 187

It tripped me out when I turned on the radio.. it tells you the freakin' artist and song name that's playing! I've never seen that before!

That would be RDS (Radio Data System). I think all new BMWs have it and I know some GM cars have radios that support it as well. It's nice and handy too if you hear a song you like but don't know the name of it or the artist. Only thing I can think of though is I don't think all radio stations broadcast that data, so you may see some stations where you don't see that information.

Oh yeah, congrats on the car. Seems like a lot of Tis getting purchased recently and their new owners finding this site. Waiting to see some pics of it tomorrow.

Justin

[DJ Skillz 187]

Is there anywhere to pick up the cd changer other than the dealership?
Is it proprietary BMW or generic?

I'm trying to keep the car as close to stock as possible for now (i know it's not gonna happen.. I'm too addicted to modding cars) but.. I want to try to keep the stock head unit.

[anthonyl]

Ebay

[DJ Skillz 187]

Originally Posted by anthonyl

Ebay

Damn... yeah, there's a lot on ebay.. but they're all going for more than a new mp3 head unit would cost... decisions decisions.. hmmm...

[thesk8nmidget]

congrats on the new car. you want a cd43 unit for the in dash headunit.

cant wait to see some pictures!

[anthonyl]

There is A guy my Dad know of in appleton WI. I think is Dans sport car salvage. Anyway He purchased the bmw changer and tape head unit for like 100 bucks.Ill see if I can find the info.

[anthonyl]

I could be wrong on this because I didnt verify the info with my dad.
Don's Sportscar Salvage
415 E Main St
Hortonville, WI 54944
(920) 779-0733
(920) 779-6922
Its not in Appleton just outside. Give him a call and see what he has I am sure he would be wiling to ship.

Get Directions: To here - From here
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[StealthBimmer]

Congrats on the new ti! Now get some pics up for us to check out. Sometimes it's cheaper to buy a new headunit and cd changer for the price of a genuine BMW changer. Shop around and see if you want aftermarket or BMW stock. If you keep the BMW stock headunit then you can change out the speakers to enjoy better music.

[DJ Skillz 187]

aaand here's some bad quality pictures:

[BakeR318]

Get some high res pics if you can and post them- Alpine White might be my favorite color for the ti. Congrats on the buy and sweet car dude!

[tiFreak]

lol, I like how the light flashed off the front bumper, reminds me of those edited flashes off gold teeth in the movies (and despite looking for about a half-hour I couldn't find a single smilie with gold teeth)

[teetime4one]

that's the California sun glaring off of that bumper.
nice car

[ChItalian1027]

hey man congrasts on gettin ur ti!! man my car doesn't do that but i have an aftermarket radio so its ok i basically listen to my ipod.

have fun with it and post some pics!!