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12-31-2007, 10:42 AM

osgoor

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First post so Hello to all...

I just purchased a 2005 525i and am finding my way around. I have many questions but for this post I am interested in the iDrive. On mine, I do not have the Navigation menu. I have Car Data instead. Does anyone know if my system would be upgradable and at what price.

I did look through the forums but did not find an answer.

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12-31-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by osgoor' post='512344' date='Dec 31 2007, 01:42 PM

Welcome! The car does not have navgation, as you have figured out! Upgrading to the BMW system is cost prohibitive and you would be better served by getting a third party Nav system, such and TomTom or Garmin...

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12-31-2007, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by osgoor' post='512344' date='Dec 31 2007, 02:42 PM

I also have just the Idrive, when you say upgradable are you talking about install a Nav unit ?, if so, I saw a complete NAv unit on Ebay going for $4k, i dont know how much a dealer is selling it for. But yes I think you car should be able to take a Nav unit.

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12-31-2007, 11:32 AM

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Take a look at the following thread some additonal information about retrofitting navigation to your car:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=2124