Where can I buy a radio for my car?

2016 BMW E65
37,000 MILES • 2.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEMIAN DEX
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Please help me, what car radio to buy in a BMW 5 Series F10? To be able to buy a quality option and not very expensive. I'm on a tight budget right now up to $700 to buy one.
Jan 22, 2023 at 3:23 AM
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MARTINLEMONS
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I would advise you to buy the BMW 5 Series F10 Android Car Stereo Navigation https://smarty-trend.com/bmw-5-series-f10-f11/3022-bmw-5-series-f10-f11-android-car-stereo-navigation-in-dash-head-unit.html this one. It is not expensive and high quality, there are a lot of useful features, navigation is convenient, you can split the screen in half, it helps on the trip, some people are uncomfortable. But the installation on the BMW will be very complicated. I myself have tried to install the car radio in my BMW, it is very difficult. And the main thing is to do everything carefully so as not to damage the plastic.
Jan 22, 2023 at 3:37 AM
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DEMIAN DEX
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I was advised on another forum by a BMW owner. To quote his words.
I would advise you to buy the BMW 5 Series F10 Android Car Stereo Navigation https://smarty-trend.com/bmw-5-series-f10-f11/3022-bmw-5-series-f10-f11-android-car-stereo-navigation-in-dash-head-unit.html this one. It is not expensive and high quality, there are a lot of useful features, navigation is convenient, you can split the screen in half, it helps on the trip, some people are uncomfortable. But the installation on the BMW will be very complicated. I myself have tried to install the car radio in my BMW, it is very difficult. And the main thing is to do everything carefully so as not to damage the plastic.
Jan 22, 2023 at 3:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I'm not familiar with that change. Do you know if it is a direct fit? For example, does it secure the same in the dash, do all wiring connectors plugin, or do you need to make any other modifications?

I did read through the link you included, and it appears to be a good choice. However, towards the bottom, there is a small section listed as remarks. That is the only thing that makes me question it. When they start the remarks with a sentence fragment, "factory functions which are mentioned above as an example." It concerns me. I don't even know what that means. After that it indicates certain things won't work on different vehicles.

Take a look and let me know your thoughts.

Joe
Jan 22, 2023 at 4:57 PM