Sat Nav Retrofit

mc_blue · 04-20-2012, 10:50 AM

Hi all,

I've done something rather foolish and assumed a basic navigation system was standard on a 535d. Now the car has arrived the proverbial something has hit the fan. Does anyone know if it is possible to retrofit the business nav system?

Many thanks

xenon · 04-20-2012, 10:54 AM

It's possible yes, but much more expensive now

If you're going to splash out anyway, get Pro Media because the Business isn't much cop, but retrofitting either will be so expensive as to make your eyes water. Get a TomTom and enjoy your engine would be my advice.

mc_blue · 04-20-2012, 01:05 PM

That's what I thought, think it is a silly amount of money to pay. The car is on Contract Hire as well so didn't like the idea of spending that much extra for something I'd probably not use very much.

Are the BMW systems as good as portable ones now, as I'd heard they weren't much cop anyway on older models?

I'll upload some pictures of the F10 tomorrow, as it has been a horrible day here in Brum!

Mud · 04-29-2012, 02:43 AM

As said just get a good Tom Tom or if you have a good smartphone use that, and enjoy the power of that beast.

330cdsport · 04-30-2012, 05:12 AM

And you can also be assured that the TomTom/Garmin will have the current road system mapped!!

I upgraded to 2012 premium nav software and a 'new' dual carriageway beside me is still not on it.

The road was completed in November 2010.

Gordon4499 · 04-30-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 330cdsport

And you can also be assured that the TomTom/Garmin will have the current road system mapped!!

I upgraded to 2012 premium nav software and a 'new' dual carriageway beside me is still not on it.

The road was completed in November 2010.

Could'nt agree more.. I have the pro Nav and most new roads up here (post 2010) in the frozen north are missing. Looks great but its a bit of style over substance IMO.

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xenon Brigadier General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,234 iTrader: (0)	It's possible yes, but much more expensive now If you're going to splash out anyway, get Pro Media because the Business isn't much cop, but retrofitting either will be so expensive as to make your eyes water. Get a TomTom and enjoy your engine would be my advice. __________________ Ian Current: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, Professional Media, Visibility Pack, Reversing Camera, DAB Previous: 2011 F10 520d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2

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mc_blue Private First Class Drives: BMW 320d M Sport LCI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Romford and Birmingham Posts: 151 iTrader: (0)	That's what I thought, think it is a silly amount of money to pay. The car is on Contract Hire as well so didn't like the idea of spending that much extra for something I'd probably not use very much. Are the BMW systems as good as portable ones now, as I'd heard they weren't much cop anyway on older models? I'll upload some pictures of the F10 tomorrow, as it has been a horrible day here in Brum! Last edited by mc_blue; 04-20-2012 at 01:42 PM.

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Mud Captain Drives: E90 320d Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England Posts: 649 iTrader: (0)	As said just get a good Tom Tom or if you have a good smartphone use that, and enjoy the power of that beast. __________________ http://forum.darkline.org.uk/index.php

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330cdsport Right Responsible Drives: Sop. Grey 535d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 1,636 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535d M Sport [0.00] 2007 E91 320 M Sport [0.00] 2007 E92 335d M Sport [0.00]	And you can also be assured that the TomTom/Garmin will have the current road system mapped!! I upgraded to 2012 premium nav software and a 'new' dual carriageway beside me is still not on it. The road was completed in November 2010. __________________ Last: 330cd Sport - Silver Grey, 335d M Sport Coupe. Current: 535d M Sport, Sophisto Grey, Oyster/Black leather, Pro Nav, Vis, and other bits. Current: X5 XDrive 35d M Sport - Black Sapphire, lots of toys.

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