Electric cooler/carrier?

335Newbie · 07-31-2007, 08:57 PM

Did a search and couldn't find if anyone has seen, bought, or had any experience with the electric cooler from BMW. Part # is 82 29 9 415 579. Pricey at $185.00 and I don't know if also has the ability to keep things warm. My daughter spends a lot of time driving from one client to another all day long and I thought it might be a nice Birthday present and make her day more pleasant. Thanks

GraphiteBrawler · 07-31-2007, 09:26 PM

One word. Kmart

captainaudio · 07-31-2007, 10:36 PM

I have one. Nice looking and nicely made. Shaped so that it will fit on the floor of the back seat.http://www.igloo-store.com/index.asp
Got it from Davis Automotive Group in Cleveland. (kipg@davisautomotive.com)

I had a similar unit from igloo that I used in my Lexus.

http://www.igloo-store.com/product_d...R=thermotravel

The Igloo unit would heat or cool depending on which way the power plug was inserted into the unit. I don't think the BMW unit has that feature (the directions are in German).
The BMW unit is tall enough to fit wine bottles standing up, The igloo that I had (they make a variety of models) could not. The BMW unit is hard plastic covered by thermal insulation which is in turned covered by gray and black plastic. It has a shoulder strap, a couple of external zipper pouches and looks like a pice of luggage. The igloo looks like a cooler.
The BMW unit comes with a 12V cigarette lighter plug. There is no ptovision for pluging it in in the house, Igloo makes n AC/DC converter (item #1674 $56.99) that works will work with the BMW cooler. This is useful if you want to use the BMW cooler indoors - such as in a hotel room)

toofasttooslow · 07-31-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GraphiteBrawler

One word. Kmart

Yeah, don't buy an overpriced igloo cooler from the dealership. Go to Target, Kmart, Walmart, whatever and pick one up. Much more bang for your buck at those places.

captainaudio · 08-01-2007, 12:03 AM

I paid $148.00 for the BMW cooler. An igloo will run from between $80.00 and $120.00. I found the BMW unit to be worth the extra money.

777ER · 08-01-2007, 09:09 AM

Any photos of the BMW cooler?

captainaudio · 08-01-2007, 09:18 AM

I'll take some tonight and post them.

335Newbie · 08-02-2007, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the leads. I found this site www.compactappliance.com and bought a Rubbermaid 9 Liter Travel Cooler/Freezer/Warmer along with a battery saver thingy. I may still pick up the BMW version for myself.

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captainaudio World's Foremost Authority 1181 Rep 4,535 Posts Drives: M4 Cab - Cayenne GTS - Jag XK Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Upper East Side Manhattan - Boca Raton FL - Lime Rock CT iTrader: (0)	I have one. Nice looking and nicely made. Shaped so that it will fit on the floor of the back seat.http://www.igloo-store.com/index.asp Got it from Davis Automotive Group in Cleveland. (kipg@davisautomotive.com) I had a similar unit from igloo that I used in my Lexus. http://www.igloo-store.com/product_d...R=thermotravel The Igloo unit would heat or cool depending on which way the power plug was inserted into the unit. I don't think the BMW unit has that feature (the directions are in German). The BMW unit is tall enough to fit wine bottles standing up, The igloo that I had (they make a variety of models) could not. The BMW unit is hard plastic covered by thermal insulation which is in turned covered by gray and black plastic. It has a shoulder strap, a couple of external zipper pouches and looks like a pice of luggage. The igloo looks like a cooler. The BMW unit comes with a 12V cigarette lighter plug. There is no ptovision for pluging it in in the house, Igloo makes n AC/DC converter (item #1674 $56.99) that works will work with the BMW cooler. This is useful if you want to use the BMW cooler indoors - such as in a hotel room)
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captainaudio World's Foremost Authority 1181 Rep 4,535 Posts Drives: M4 Cab - Cayenne GTS - Jag XK Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Upper East Side Manhattan - Boca Raton FL - Lime Rock CT iTrader: (0)	I paid $148.00 for the BMW cooler. An igloo will run from between $80.00 and $120.00. I found the BMW unit to be worth the extra money.
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335Newbie Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Montego Blue E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the leads. I found this site www.compactappliance.com and bought a Rubbermaid 9 Liter Travel Cooler/Freezer/Warmer along with a battery saver thingy. I may still pick up the BMW version for myself.
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