[Lugnut2683]

I know that our cd player's (stock), if you have the option, come with the BMW Business CD player. This seems like an odd name to me, so I wanted to ask what the "Business" refers to or how that name came about? Sorry if this is a dumb question but I can't figure it out:dunno:? (BTW I already tried doing a search).

 

[drmirage]

Good question! I guess you can use this CD player while you're making business.

 

[gfeiner]

I've always wondered the same thing. Everytime someone gets in my car who's never been in a BMW they ask "What does business CD player mean?". I don't know what to tell them.

 

[davezaristo]

more like a marketing scheme...that's my guess...

 

[djabaley]

overseas a professional model is offered, which is sourced by - I think - becker

 

[He and his]

mmmmmmmm who cares

 

[PSIHouston]

I think it means it is pre-wired for the disk changer.

 

[Mr.Stream]

There are 3 different radios that I know of. Reverse (tape deck?), business and Professional. I have the Professional tape deck.

The business and professional are ready for CD changer.

 

[g|zzE]

I beleive that one of them has twin tuners so it can find the best FM signal as you drive between counties etc. so when using RDS you dont get a gap in sound as it re tunes to the better signal.

 

[qzbeemer]

none of yo biznasssss....

Q

 

[Lugnut2683]

Hmm interesting. Thanks to those who replied with useful information. Is it not possible for US-Spec cars to get the Professional head unit?

 

[scud]

business

it means you'll want to make it your business to replace this soon:flipoff:

 

[Lugnut2683]

Haha wow nobody knows the answer to this. I think this is the first question I've asked about my car that no one has been able to answer!

BTW, since I've never replaced my head unit, I don't know much about it...which is why I wanted to ask why every installation kit places the aftermarket head unit towards the left. Is there anyway to center it?

 

[djabaley]

overseas a professional model is offered, which is sourced by - I think - becker

you can put in the professional model but the wiring harnesses will be different

 

[All2kool]

How many watts is the standard BMW Business CD?

 

[Geo31]

While I applaud your searching, you revived a 13 YO thread for that question? (I don't know the answer)

 

[All2kool]

Credit should be given to Google.

 

[gonzo08452]

Quick question....I have a 00' 323i equipped with the business tape player. No CD. Can I swap in a business CD off a 02' 330i?

 

[hadzray]

hahaha brilliant question. i have no idea. probably something got to do with some marketing scheme targeting traders - listening to business stations. lol

 

[cityjohn]

How about a Blaupunkt New Jersey