RTTI-No Hope...
10-05-2006, 06:51 AM
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My new 530Xi was produced on August 25, 2006 with NAV and no HD. It did not come with RTTI, despite my expectations that it would have it. I just confirmed with "Amy" at BMWNA that vehicles produced in September 2006 onward will have it, and sadly that "no retrofit is possible." She said this means that it's hardware and not software which makes the distinction. Salesman has dismissed the lack of RTTI as no big deal (maybe for him...he's got my money). Anyone have any suggestions on how to bring pressure on this issue? I'm new to the BMW community, so there may be ways to make things happen which are not evident to me. TIA 
10-05-2006, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='341968' date='Oct 5 2006, 01:45 PM
Do you mean: Runtime Type Information ?
10-06-2006, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bedford530i' post='342151' date='Oct 6 2006, 05:07 AM
Hah... this is what I thought it was initially...
10-06-2006, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ExGMan' post='341908' date='Oct 5 2006, 09:51 AM
My new 530Xi was produced on August 25, 2006 with NAV and no HD. It did not come with RTTI, despite my expectations that it would have it. I just confirmed with "Amy" at BMWNA that vehicles produced in September 2006 onward will have it, and sadly that "no retrofit is possible." She said this means that it's hardware and not software which makes the distinction. Salesman has dismissed the lack of RTTI as no big deal (maybe for him...he's got my money). Anyone have any suggestions on how to bring pressure on this issue? I'm new to the BMW community, so there may be ways to make things happen which are not evident to me. TIA
I think you missed the production cuttoff by 6 days.
I had a feeling this was a hardware issue and there was no way early 07's could get it.
10-06-2006, 05:09 PM
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i thought that all navi cars had that...but the service was unavailable in all regions...
is this the same in europe where the service is available for years?
is it an option for people who bought the cars in europe...
is this the same in europe where the service is available for years?
is it an option for people who bought the cars in europe...
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[quote name='ExGMan' date='Oct 5 2006, 10:51 AM' post='341908']
My new 530Xi was produced on August 25, 2006 with NAV and no HD. It did not come with RTTI, despite my expectations that it would have it. I just confirmed with "Amy" at BMWNA that vehicles produced in September 2006 onward will have it, and sadly that "no retrofit is possible." She said this means that it's hardware and not software which makes the distinction. Salesman has dismissed the lack of RTTI as no big deal (maybe for him...he's got my money). Anyone have any suggestions on how to bring pressure on this issue? I'm new to the BMW community, so there may be ways to make things happen which are not evident to me. TIA
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I was told today by my SE that my 2007 550i could be upgraded at no cost as long as I did not have HD radio. I hope its true, next trip to dealer he will give it a shot.
My new 530Xi was produced on August 25, 2006 with NAV and no HD. It did not come with RTTI, despite my expectations that it would have it. I just confirmed with "Amy" at BMWNA that vehicles produced in September 2006 onward will have it, and sadly that "no retrofit is possible." She said this means that it's hardware and not software which makes the distinction. Salesman has dismissed the lack of RTTI as no big deal (maybe for him...he's got my money). Anyone have any suggestions on how to bring pressure on this issue? I'm new to the BMW community, so there may be ways to make things happen which are not evident to me. TIA
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I was told today by my SE that my 2007 550i could be upgraded at no cost as long as I did not have HD radio. I hope its true, next trip to dealer he will give it a shot.
11-25-2006, 10:39 AM
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I was told today by my SE that my 2007 550i could be upgraded at no cost as long as I did not have HD radio. I hope its true, next trip to dealer he will give it a shot.
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Underscoring its commitment to delivering industry-leading service, technology, and innovation, BMW today announced the availability of Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI). This new premium service feature will offer timely traffic information and, for the first time on any production vehicle sold in the United States, dynamic rerouting on navigation systems in select 2007 BMW models, i.e. the X5, M5, M6, and the 3, 5, and 6 Series models. Set to launch this September, RTTI represents the company's latest addition to its list of premium consumer features and benefits.
"As an independent company deeply rooted in innovation, we are extremely excited to add RTTI to our robust suite of offerings," said Alan Harris, Vice President of Aftersales for BMW of North America. "At no recurring cost to the customer, RTTI transforms the navigation system from an option that is mainly used only when customers are lost or going to an unknown destination, to a daily benefit that helps them reach their destinations more efficiently and effortlessly than ever before. We will continue to seek groundbreaking ideas, technologies and features that give drivers peace of mind and improve the daily driving experience."
Unlike other automobile manufacturers that charge a recurring monthly fee for RTTI, or require customers to pay for an additional satellite radio service, BMW has included RTTI as part of the cost of the navigation system for select 2007 BMW models. There are no activation fees or recurring monthly charges to BMW customers for 4 years.
BMW's new RTTI service will be available in as many as 44 major metropolitan markets through Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network, Clear Channel Radio's award-winning programming and technology service that delivers Real Time Traffic Information directly to vehicles over its extensive network of FM radio stations.
With the help of Clear Channel's broadcast network, customers no longer have to search for traffic reports on radio stations to be in-the-know about traffic situations. Up-to-date traffic information is compiled from a variety of sources including FM radio stations, highway-embedded sensors, video monitors on bridges and roadways, and local traffic monitoring centers. Traffic data is then streamed to a dedicated tuner in the car's radio and transferred directly to the navigation system, so customers can receive traffic updates from a variety of stations, 24 hours a day, seven days a week -- even when the radio is turned off or when the customer is listening to other entertainment sources such as a CD or iPod. The navigation system calculates the best route considering the traffic incidents and potential delays. In addition to alerting the driver to where the traffic is, if the delay is calculated to be more than 5 minutes then the navigation system will offer alternative routes around the congestion, either automatically or at the choice of the driver.
Cannot co-exist with HD radio.
"As an independent company deeply rooted in innovation, we are extremely excited to add RTTI to our robust suite of offerings," said Alan Harris, Vice President of Aftersales for BMW of North America. "At no recurring cost to the customer, RTTI transforms the navigation system from an option that is mainly used only when customers are lost or going to an unknown destination, to a daily benefit that helps them reach their destinations more efficiently and effortlessly than ever before. We will continue to seek groundbreaking ideas, technologies and features that give drivers peace of mind and improve the daily driving experience."
Unlike other automobile manufacturers that charge a recurring monthly fee for RTTI, or require customers to pay for an additional satellite radio service, BMW has included RTTI as part of the cost of the navigation system for select 2007 BMW models. There are no activation fees or recurring monthly charges to BMW customers for 4 years.
BMW's new RTTI service will be available in as many as 44 major metropolitan markets through Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network, Clear Channel Radio's award-winning programming and technology service that delivers Real Time Traffic Information directly to vehicles over its extensive network of FM radio stations.
With the help of Clear Channel's broadcast network, customers no longer have to search for traffic reports on radio stations to be in-the-know about traffic situations. Up-to-date traffic information is compiled from a variety of sources including FM radio stations, highway-embedded sensors, video monitors on bridges and roadways, and local traffic monitoring centers. Traffic data is then streamed to a dedicated tuner in the car's radio and transferred directly to the navigation system, so customers can receive traffic updates from a variety of stations, 24 hours a day, seven days a week -- even when the radio is turned off or when the customer is listening to other entertainment sources such as a CD or iPod. The navigation system calculates the best route considering the traffic incidents and potential delays. In addition to alerting the driver to where the traffic is, if the delay is calculated to be more than 5 minutes then the navigation system will offer alternative routes around the congestion, either automatically or at the choice of the driver.
Cannot co-exist with HD radio.