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02-13-2007, 05:26 AM
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I don't have GPS/NAV in the car.
Just picked up my 07' 530 yesterday.
Still getting familiar with it all but realized there was no compass that was obvious anywhere. I actually have come to use it quite a bit over the years.
There is a lot going on with these cars!
iDrive is way easy. Journalists looking to pick at things are just not getting it.
In fact, the HVAC controls are so easy.
Bluetooth is great feature! If message waiting its not happy, but other than it it works great!
Compass????
Just picked up my 07' 530 yesterday.
Still getting familiar with it all but realized there was no compass that was obvious anywhere. I actually have come to use it quite a bit over the years.
There is a lot going on with these cars!
iDrive is way easy. Journalists looking to pick at things are just not getting it.
In fact, the HVAC controls are so easy.
Bluetooth is great feature! If message waiting its not happy, but other than it it works great!
Compass????
02-13-2007, 05:31 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530Xi - Navigation, Premium package, Steptronic.
Originally Posted by bargamon' post='391004' date='Feb 13 2007, 09:26 AM
I don't have GPS/NAV in the car.
Just picked up my 07' 530 yesterday.
Still getting familiar with it all but realized there was no compass that was obvious anywhere. I actually have come to use it quite a bit over the years.
There is a lot going on with these cars!
iDrive is way easy. Journalists looking to pick at things are just not getting it.
In fact, the HVAC controls are so easy.
Bluetooth is great feature! If message waiting its not happy, but other than it it works great!
Compass????
Just picked up my 07' 530 yesterday.
Still getting familiar with it all but realized there was no compass that was obvious anywhere. I actually have come to use it quite a bit over the years.
There is a lot going on with these cars!
iDrive is way easy. Journalists looking to pick at things are just not getting it.
In fact, the HVAC controls are so easy.
Bluetooth is great feature! If message waiting its not happy, but other than it it works great!
Compass????
02-13-2007, 06:21 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550iReno, NV
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Try this...
http://www.e60.net/information/5_Series_Ac...ies_Catalog.pdf
Page 23
$295
I go back and forth about getting this. My Tahoe has it and I love it, but just not sure if it's worth the money. I won't do anything till I decide if I'm going to buy car at end of lease.
http://www.e60.net/information/5_Series_Ac...ies_Catalog.pdf
Page 23
$295
I go back and forth about getting this. My Tahoe has it and I love it, but just not sure if it's worth the money. I won't do anything till I decide if I'm going to buy car at end of lease.
02-13-2007, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tjleeland' post='391030' date='Feb 13 2007, 10:21 AM
Try this...
http://www.e60.net/information/5_Series_Ac...ies_Catalog.pdf
Page 23
$295
I go back and forth about getting this. My Tahoe has it and I love it, but just not sure if it's worth the money. I won't do anything till I decide if I'm going to buy car at end of lease.
http://www.e60.net/information/5_Series_Ac...ies_Catalog.pdf
Page 23
$295
I go back and forth about getting this. My Tahoe has it and I love it, but just not sure if it's worth the money. I won't do anything till I decide if I'm going to buy car at end of lease.
I suppose I could get a Garmin if I really need it.
Thanks for the idea!
02-15-2007, 08:48 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550iReno, NV
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In the new catalog (not shown on e60.net) there is a rearview with Compass and HomeLink. It's on page 29, it runs $475 + $30 for a "Cable Kit." I hope this helps. Your dealer should have the catalog at there parts desk.
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02-16-2007, 09:36 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
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Originally Posted by bargamon' post='391159' date='Feb 13 2007, 04:27 PM
Good solution but it loses the "homelink" function.
I suppose I could get a Garmin if I really need it.
Thanks for the idea!
I suppose I could get a Garmin if I really need it.
Thanks for the idea!
Does it? My E90 has a rearview mirror with compass AND homelink.
02-23-2007, 11:42 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i / Orient Blue (I think) / Tan int / 116's Wheels / ... my favorite option, the HEATED steering wheel!
Previous cars retired:
2006 Corvette Z51, 2002 Corvette Coupe, 2002 Mustang, 1997 Maxima, 1994 Camry, 1990 Supra
None, and I mean none compare to this 545i. The 06 Corvette was faster, but not by much...
Hmmm.. I would rather have compass I think than home link
02-24-2007, 11:44 AM
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My Ride: Black BMW 525i Touring
I 've got the compass in the rear view mirror but I never use it. I had it installed when I neede a new mirror because I had the OEM alarm installed. It only costed me EUR 30 more over the standard mirror.
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