Replacement for BMW Business Radio

BartG

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Does anyone have any sugestions for a replacment radio? I like to try and maintain a stock look but really want to find a head unit that matches the size of the BMW Business Radio and has XM Radio functionality.
 
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i haven´t see one in my life. they are all useable but you need a cover as the radios are smaller than the original BMW part.
If you go for some aftermarket stuff make sure you get a radio that has an amber illumination. that way it fits the dashboard perfectly and that´s what counts. but a perfect fit...I never saw one.
 
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Nakamichi makes some radios that look almost like the BMW Head Units, but not quite the same. Clarion has practically the same illumination color and some of the new Alpine units have (I think) 512 different colors to choose from (but I think the display stays the same color) so you WILL find one that matches close enough for you not to notice the difference. I didn't really see a Nakamichi unit that has satelite radio, Clarion uses Sirius as far as I know and Alpine has XM, just need the tuner that Alpine doesn't make anymore and another company that does, did not come out with the adaptor for it yet.
 


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