How do you tell if your radio is Satellite Radio Ready? I want to install XM in our 2004 325Ci, but don't know if I can get away with just the XM dirext kit, or if I need to get a reciever as well. Anyone have install instructions on these procedures?

How do you tell if your radio is Satellite Radio Ready? I want to install XM in our 2004 325Ci, but don't know if I can get away with just the XM dirext kit, or if I need to get a reciever as well. Anyone have install instructions on these procedures?

2003+ Radios are Sirius/XM compatible, here's what you need:

XM Direct Satellite Radio Package for BMW & Mini
http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=20&products_id=267

This will simply connect to the CD Changer connections in the trunk, full instructions are included with the kit.