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is33you

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I'm absolutely in love my i3 and really want to get another one with my lease ending. Unfortunately there is no way to get a new model with the HK sound system. This is a deal breaker for me as the stereo is one of my favorite parts of the car.

How feasible would it be to get close to the quality of the HK sound system with an aftermarket upgrade? If so how much would you expect it to cost at a reputable shop? The rebates on new models are so good in my area I can spend at least a couple thousand and still come out ahead of buying used.

Also would an upgrade like this hurt the car's value significantly?

Thank you!
 
Hello is33you and welcome to the forum!

The fact that the chip shortage knocked out the HK upgrade (not just for the i3, but for most of the BMW product line) just as production ended was a big disappointment.

Here are two links that might be helpful:
https://www.bavsound.com/products/stage-one-bmw-i01-i3-base-audio
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/speakers-and-audio-amplifier-for-bmw

I don't have any connection or experience with either, these are just two options I found when searching for a friend that was considering a new 2021 sans HK.

Here's one more interesting link!
https://www.audiokit.fi/kirjoitus/bmw-i3-harman-kardon-audio-upgrade
 
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