I have a '11 MCS hardtop. I have the MFSW with the buttons but no phone capabilities. I also have just the AUX jack and not the USB/iPod interface. I want the phone capability and the iPod control. I don't have the fancy nav system in my car, if that matters.

When I look at this:
http://www.bramanautoparts.com/mini-...FbB9OgodVmkAsg

It lists several things. I guess it would help if there were pictures.

Looks like I need:
The cable
Mini Bluetooth retrofit kit
The control module

All of which comes to $762.92

But what about this parrot mki9200 system? It's only ~$200.

Who's got what and can I see some pics? Opinions on these options? Other options available?

 

Not that it helps, as i already have bluetooth, but i'd be interested to know what I need to retrofit the USB port.

 

Here are a list of options, there is the MINI Bluetooth kit and some others.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...solutions.html

The fits production for the MINI Bluetooth Retrofit Kit for Gen 2 R55 R56 R57 MINI is 8/2007 - 8/2010 production.

Thanks and hope that helps.

 

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I want both, phone and iPod. Unless there are other adequate options...

This is a spring/summer thing. I need tires first.

 

I just use one of these. It auto connects when you start up your car, streams audio, and it works with SIRI. $35 onsale right now with code 35BTC450.

 

link?

 

Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit w/ Aux Input Jack on Amazon.com.

 

These work great! Even better than the OEM Bluetooth.

 

I have heard good things about the Parrot Neo. Was thinking of trying one. I have a cheaper Non-Parrot model that allows me to just answer the phone that is in my briefcase.

Never occurred to me that I could not Bluetooth a phone to the Mini seeing the cheap phone (Metro PCS) worked Bluetooth in my Toyota.

I have the Mini S Coupe with all the options, NAV, Harmon Kardon Stereo and Mini Connect.

I don't need a phone just the wife calls me as I work late and commute is long. So these devices are great. Leave phone in briefcase. I would try the Parrot as the device I have will only allow me to redial that last number called and answer incoming calls.

Not at all disappointed with the Mini Sound System. And as for the phone? Well, who wants to talk to the wife? Ooops, I should not say that.....

Love the car and glad to have the Nav System. Don't need an expensive iPhone for what one call to the wife per day?

For Music I plugged in an iPod Classic. Used to use an iTouch but the Classic is fine. Works great and glad I got the stereo I did. I have had better, Sub Woofer and all but I don't relish the thought of changing much. Too much work.

 

Oops. I forgot to put the link up but yeah it is the Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit from Amazon. Stay away from the belkin one as it does not auto connect and cost $15 more.