any way to retrofit OEM navigation to x3?

jaybert · 09-08-2011, 08:02 PM

anything? googling has turned up that it appears possible for the previous model but i havent seen anything on the F25.

i got a aftermarket garmin gps but it does not work that great (loses signal a bunch when driving in Manhattan..never had that problem w/ my built-in I had in my STi). was wondering if anyone had this done + knew the costs of doing so.

Le Chef · 09-08-2011, 08:30 PM

You're going to be much better off using an aftermarket nav system. It's cheaper by about $1500 to start with, can be tossed in a few years, and replaced by something that will almost inevitably be far superior than any built in system.

jaybert · 09-08-2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Chef

You're going to be much better off using an aftermarket nav system. It's cheaper by about $1500 to start with, can be tossed in a few years, and replaced by something that will almost inevitably be far superior than any built in system.

are you suggesting a aftermarket built in GPS or a portable one? i have a portable garmin and its really not that great of an alternative vs. built in. if you have some suggestions on built-in aftermarket GPSs, i'd love to know what would work. I wasnt expecting much in the built in category because BMW doesnt use the standard single/double DIN radios

02420X3 · 09-08-2011, 10:29 PM

The BMW Nav system is the thing that I like the least about my X3. I much prefer my portable Garmin, but I don't do much signal-blocking big-city driving.

soj · 09-09-2011, 10:15 AM

i'd ask your dealer. Who knows, it may just be a software update with a price tag.

marmite · 09-09-2011, 11:42 AM

This is the 1st car I've had with SatNav, I've rejected the idea before based on my perception, that for the $$$ you spend on them, they're really not that great compared to 3rd party portable SatNav's.
However, as I say I opted for the pro. system on this car and I like it.
But NOT because:
1) It's better at route planning
2) It's got better suite of features
3) It's such good value (NOT x 7)

I do like it though, because:
1) It's always there and ready
2) Aesthetics
3) Screen is big
4) It's integrated into rest of system, so e.g. deals better with incoming calls/sound/notifications
5) The split screen is quite nice

Things it has and portables have and very glad they both do:
1) Google search
2) Lane advice

Things I have on my portable and miss on BMW SatNav
1) HD Traffic - equivalent to BMW RTTI, I hope it can be added later
2) Speed camera alerts
3) Current speed limit displayed
4) Petrol price locator/finder (very handy)

I'm still getting used to the BMW SatNav, but some things are easier to do the Tomtom, even though it has a tiny screen in comparison and needs to be touched etc.

sfax · 09-09-2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marmite

This is the 1st car I've had with SatNav, I've rejected the idea before based on my perception, that for the $$$ you spend on them, they're really not that great compared to 3rd party portable SatNav's.
However, as I say I opted for the pro. system on this car and I like it.
But NOT because:
1) It's better at route planning
2) It's got better suite of features
3) It's such good value (NOT x 7)

I do like it though, because:
1) It's always there and ready
2) Aesthetics
3) Screen is big
4) It's integrated into rest of system, so e.g. deals better with incoming calls/sound/notifications
5) The split screen is quite nice

Things it has and portables have and very glad they both do:
1) Google search
2) Lane advice

Things I have on my portable and miss on BMW SatNav
1) HD Traffic - equivalent to BMW RTTI, I hope it can be added later
2) Speed camera alerts
3) Current speed limit displayed
4) Petrol price locator/finder (very handy)

I'm still getting used to the BMW SatNav, but some things are easier to do the Tomtom, even though it has a tiny screen in comparison and needs to be touched etc.

Agree on most points here. Having everything fully integrated with a big screen is so much better than having something stuck on the windscreen. Would be nice to have some extra features but I'm pretty happy with pro nav overall.

VikingOne · 09-09-2011, 03:13 PM

Can you add you own or import "Points Of Interest" to Sat Nav Pro?
Just wondering if you can import Speed cameras etc....

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