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I couldn't live without nav in Germany. Definitely a must have.
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Originally Posted by Tommy' post='280543' date='May 10 2006, 02:32 PM
...but it does also lead you dynamically around traffic jams in places never heard off...
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Originally Posted by nbusbridge' post='280544' date='May 10 2006, 08:32 PM
If money were no object I would have had Nav, just 'cos it would be nice to have it integrated.
However, I'm just as happy (and richer) without it. Mostly - I like the fact that I can easily add speed camera locations to my PDA-based setup. I know it can be done with the BMW system, but it's either expensive (per update) or hard work. (Cost's me GBP16/year to keep my PDA upto date.) Speed camera locations - now that I do need, especially when travelling through the Netherlands - they're worse than the paparazi! When you say it can be done with the BMW system, does mean you need to have ordered the "BMW online" option? |
Originally Posted by nbusbridge' post='280544' date='May 10 2006, 07:32 PM
I can easily add speed camera locations to my PDA-based setup.
I know it can be done with the BMW system ABC |
I did not go for the NAV as a matter of principle. ?1500 - ?2000 is extortionate and a money spinner for the dealers. I do not have a high end model so resale value should not be adversly affected.
I bought my wife a TOMTOM 700 for a fraction of any manufacturers price and it works very well. It guides around traffic jams, has weather updates and speed camera warnings plus navigation by post (zip) code and maps for most of Western Europe all on the hard drive with cheap yearly updates. :think: If going on a long trip and am allowed to borrow the TOMTOM, I use the TOMTOM alternative mounting kit to clip the device onto an air vent which is much better than the suction devices for the windscreen. This solution is equally good and can be swapped between my 5 er and the good lady's mini cooper cabriolet saving ?1000's over 3 years of ownership. :think: |
Originally Posted by JWBMW' post='280561' date='May 10 2006, 01:53 PM
I did not go for the NAV as a matter of principle. ?1500 - ?2000 is extortionate and a money spinner for the dealers. I do not have a high end model so resale value should not be adversly affected.
I bought my wife a TOMTOM 700 for a fraction of any manufacturers price and it works very well. It guides around traffic jams, has weather updates and speed camera warnings plus navigation by post (zip) code and maps for most of Western Europe all on the hard drive with cheap yearly updates. :think: If going on a long trip and am allowed to borrow the TOMTOM, I use the TOMTOM alternative mounting kit to clip the device onto an air vent which is much better than the suction devices for the windscreen. This solution is equally good and can be swapped between my 5 er and the good lady's mini cooper cabriolet saving ?1000's over 3 years of ownership. :think: |
I love Nav, never really use it to get to places but ue it a hell of a lot to get out of places, when there is heavy traffic I can cut down back roads and always find my way back quickly, beats sitting in james.
There are hacks for adding Camera positions, Bruce Miranda I think it is is doing them, search for the post and look in the classifieds. :thumbsup: |
Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='280556' date='May 10 2006, 01:49 PM
Can it? Can you give me a link?
ABC http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...?t=6727&page=2 regards Nick |
Originally Posted by JWBMW' post='280561' date='May 10 2006, 07:53 PM
It guides around traffic jams, has weather updates
<snip> This solution is equally good and can be swapped between my 5 er and the good lady's mini cooper cabriolet saving ?1000's over 3 years of ownership. :think: ABC |
Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='280565' date='May 10 2006, 07:57 PM
How much does the guiding around traffic jams and weather updates cost over 3 years of ownership?
ABC Approimately ?50/year for each service depending on the ?/euro exchange rate but I have weather on free trial at present. |
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