Got it from an online auction, only NZD$50 (=usd$30). I have the old Alpine infra-red slot, which is only compatible with impossible to find archaic changers, hence the cdx m30. I now just need to get either a Alpine CM5901, or Pioneer KE91zbm, and wire in the radio herness connecter, fit the data cable (I'm not pre-wired).... Then it should work! A wrecker should be able to supply the head unit, data cable, and harness.

Does anyone have an opinion on which is better? Alpine CM5901 or Pioneer KE91zbm? It seems there are a lot of CM5901's around.

The bmw-pio adapter could be the only hitch, I know they are available in the USA, but not sure about here.

Can I wire power for the cd changer by splicing the power for the antenna adapter???