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.

 

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 ...


Regards

Jack E-61

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

Thanks for the replies. But i was wondering if the dealer could do it?

 

Can the dealer install it?