This is my 1st post in this forum. I thought of contributing just in case it helps other owners who owns an X5 with the older headunit CCC or non navigation.
I own a 2007 x5 e70. The screen is a 6.5", no navigation, no bluetooth headunit. I have noticed that if the screen is a 6.5" it doesn't come with navigation feature (correct me if I'm wrong) this is just based on multiple car ads that I saw.
I was planning to retrofit the CIC headunit with an updated idrive knob. After doing some research, the cheapest set that I can get on eBay is around $1200 USD (8" screen) but others have spent up to $3000+.
I thought of buying an aftermarket radio ($450 USD) for e70 but I only found 1 review and it was terrible.
Then I saw the 10.25" screen for the E70. All of the ads that I saw based from different store requires 2011 and above. I have contacted one of them and they say it is because of the CIC requirement. I told one of the store that I will remove the screen so that I can take a photo and they can confirm if it will work or not.
I took a photo of the 2 cables and multiple sellers confirmed that it will work as long as I pick the CCC version. There was no ad for the CCC version when I first enquire. Below are the cables. The one of the left is the important cable (10-pin F-type cable) this is the cable that you will need to connect to the new screen.
I spent 4 hours installing the radio. Below is what it looks like now: Upgrading from a 6.5" with no navigation and no bluetooth to this 10.25" android radio was an awesome upgrade! The 10.25" totaly changes the interior.
I can still access the idrive info, rear camera works ok. I did unplugged the rear camera from the original source and plug it to socket of the new screen. The only issue is that the idrive knob doesn't work on the android but I can live with that for now considering what my previous setup was. I can just use touch screen. I was thinking of upgrading the knob, unfortunately it is not plug and play on the X5 unlike in other models. Also, the upgraded knob might work only for CIC model.
I am not affiliated with any store. I am just trying to share the information that I gather after few months of research in finding a cost/effective radio upgrade for my x5 e70.
I purchased this from eBay just search for the word Yokotron, it is one of the store that rebranded the screen. There's 2 version one for CCC (2007-2010) and CIC (2011-2013)
Main Features that I like:
1. 10.25" screen! It looks like the F15 radio and mimics the looks of the idrive 5.
2. Full Android - I was able to download and use 3 navigation apps. Google Maps, iGo and Waze. No need to worry about dealer navigation updates for those who own built-in nav.
Waze!
Google Maps
iGo
3. Rear camera - works great with the factory camera or you can buy an OEM camera. The green line guide moves along with the steering.
4. DVR - dashcam (I will be purchasing a camera with built-in sd card slot for this - I will share once I have it installed)
Boot up logo
I have also purchased this magnetic mount and micro keyboard. I will have this mounted beside the radio. The touchpad will be my replacement for the idrive knob when in Android mode. This is also nice for typing address when using a navigation app. It keeps your screen clean from fingerprints and for less than $15 both that is a steal
All the buttons on the steering wheel works ok.
The sound quality is still the same to the factory as the sound is driven by the original headunit. I have to plug the middle speaker to the cord of the new screen.
Total cost: $720 AUD including shipping.
I hope this helps others who have the old radio.
I own a 2007 x5 e70. The screen is a 6.5", no navigation, no bluetooth headunit. I have noticed that if the screen is a 6.5" it doesn't come with navigation feature (correct me if I'm wrong) this is just based on multiple car ads that I saw.
I was planning to retrofit the CIC headunit with an updated idrive knob. After doing some research, the cheapest set that I can get on eBay is around $1200 USD (8" screen) but others have spent up to $3000+.
I thought of buying an aftermarket radio ($450 USD) for e70 but I only found 1 review and it was terrible.
Then I saw the 10.25" screen for the E70. All of the ads that I saw based from different store requires 2011 and above. I have contacted one of them and they say it is because of the CIC requirement. I told one of the store that I will remove the screen so that I can take a photo and they can confirm if it will work or not.
I took a photo of the 2 cables and multiple sellers confirmed that it will work as long as I pick the CCC version. There was no ad for the CCC version when I first enquire. Below are the cables. The one of the left is the important cable (10-pin F-type cable) this is the cable that you will need to connect to the new screen.
I spent 4 hours installing the radio. Below is what it looks like now: Upgrading from a 6.5" with no navigation and no bluetooth to this 10.25" android radio was an awesome upgrade! The 10.25" totaly changes the interior.
I can still access the idrive info, rear camera works ok. I did unplugged the rear camera from the original source and plug it to socket of the new screen. The only issue is that the idrive knob doesn't work on the android but I can live with that for now considering what my previous setup was. I can just use touch screen. I was thinking of upgrading the knob, unfortunately it is not plug and play on the X5 unlike in other models. Also, the upgraded knob might work only for CIC model.
I am not affiliated with any store. I am just trying to share the information that I gather after few months of research in finding a cost/effective radio upgrade for my x5 e70.
I purchased this from eBay just search for the word Yokotron, it is one of the store that rebranded the screen. There's 2 version one for CCC (2007-2010) and CIC (2011-2013)
Main Features that I like:
1. 10.25" screen! It looks like the F15 radio and mimics the looks of the idrive 5.
2. Full Android - I was able to download and use 3 navigation apps. Google Maps, iGo and Waze. No need to worry about dealer navigation updates for those who own built-in nav.
Waze!
Google Maps
iGo
3. Rear camera - works great with the factory camera or you can buy an OEM camera. The green line guide moves along with the steering.
4. DVR - dashcam (I will be purchasing a camera with built-in sd card slot for this - I will share once I have it installed)
Boot up logo
I have also purchased this magnetic mount and micro keyboard. I will have this mounted beside the radio. The touchpad will be my replacement for the idrive knob when in Android mode. This is also nice for typing address when using a navigation app. It keeps your screen clean from fingerprints and for less than $15 both that is a steal
All the buttons on the steering wheel works ok.
The sound quality is still the same to the factory as the sound is driven by the original headunit. I have to plug the middle speaker to the cord of the new screen.
Total cost: $720 AUD including shipping.
I hope this helps others who have the old radio.