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Old 08-26-2004, 09:30 PM
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Hi, i have a 2004 BMW 525i and when i got the car, navigation was not available. I really wanted a navigation but i couldn't wait for it because i needed a new car right away. Is it possible to get the navigation put in now? My dealer says it can't be done, but i thought it could be.
Old 08-26-2004, 10:35 PM
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I strongly assume it will be a matter of money

As I know, refitting the car is unaffordable in most cases, especially when hardware components have to be replaced or must be put in additionally ...

F.e., I have heard leather seats exchange will take more than $9.000 ...


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Old 08-26-2004, 11:16 PM
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It can be done. Search for retrofitting NAV. There is even pictures of it. Not sure how far to search back but it is in here somewhere.
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We in Singapore do not have the NAV yet. Reason is that we do not really need NAV here in Singapore because we aere a really small island. It will only benefit those who visit Malaysia often. However, BMW has yet to compile the info of both copuntries into ONE DVD. I hear its a disagreement on cost sharing that is delaying this very important development. However, I heard from the BMW reps here that when the system eventually comes in, BMW will offer us a good discount to retrofit the NAV. So thats your answer; it can be retrofitted.

However, I have heard that in order to fit the unit, your whole OB has to be changed. That WILL set you back quite a fair bit.
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I had the same problem. Now, I have gone for a cheap, but excellent option. Tomtom Go. Probably around $500 in the US. Not as neat as the buit in one, but pretty good. Very, very efficient too. I have read people saying it is better than many built in models.

www.tomtom.com
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Thanks for the replies. But i was wondering if the dealer could do it?
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Can the dealer install it?
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