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Old 11-05-2005, 10:52 AM
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I think BMW should put in a search feature for their nav. It sometimes bothers me when i have to look in several categories just to find the store i want. Audi's nav has it so why not BMW. I don't think it requires that much of work just to add that and can be done through a software update.

So for example if you're looking for a specific restaurant that you already know, you don't have to go through the "On Location>Dining and Entertainment>Restaurants>American" and look in the list it gives you. It's easier in this case since it's a restaurant, but what about a Home Depot, Staples, kragen, etc. Those are going to be a little bit tricky to get to the right category. Anyone else feels the same?
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Has anyone said BMW Nav is the worst in the auto industry next to Benzos'?
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Originally Posted by out_kold' post='193956' date='Nov 5 2005, 07:52 PM
I think BMW should put in a search feature for their nav. It sometimes bothers me when i have to look in several categories just to find the store i want. Audi's nav has it so why not BMW. I don't think it requires that much of work just to add that and can be done through a software update.

So for example if you're looking for a specific restaurant that you already know, you don't have to go through the "On Location>Dining and Entertainment>Restaurants>American" and look in the list it gives you. It's easier in this case since it's a restaurant, but what about a Home Depot, Staples, kragen, etc. Those are going to be a little bit tricky to get to the right category. Anyone else feels the same?
Get yourself BMW Assist call them, tell them what you are looking for and they will send you the info straight to your nav system job done !!!
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I personally am still blown away with sat nav. I think its the best thing since sliced bread. I have only experienced BMW's systems and think they work really well.
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Originally Posted by 535D Sport' post='193990
I think BMW should put in a search feature for their nav. It sometimes bothers me when i have to look in several categories just to find the store i want. Audi's nav has it so why not BMW. I don't think it requires that much of work just to add that and can be done through a software update.

So for example if you're looking for a specific restaurant that you already know, you don't have to go through the "On Location>Dining and Entertainment>Restaurants>American" and look in the list it gives you. It's easier in this case since it's a restaurant, but what about a Home Depot, Staples, kragen, etc. Those are going to be a little bit tricky to get to the right category. Anyone else feels the same?
Get yourself BMW Assist call them, tell them what you are looking for and they will send you the info straight to your nav system job done !!!
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Do they charge you for this?
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Originally Posted by out_kold' post='194022' date='Nov 5 2005, 10:30 PM
Do they charge you for this?
Yes, but worth the cost in my eyes as it provides other services as well.
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