Question : aftermarket GPS

Brian-313 · 12-29-2007, 02:28 AM

hi, guys ... just have a quick question about the aftermarket navigation system.

i order my car couple days ago, i pretty much have all the option except the Navigation package ...

so i'm thinking to put on a aftermarket navigation ( either pioneer N3 or N4 )
my question is since the car comes with premium sound system ( logic 7 )
if i want to install the navigation , is that a factor ??
also is the factory sub and amp still work ??
any suggestion for the aftermarket navigation ?? ( i perfer in dash one )

thanks for the help

lkn · 12-29-2007, 02:56 AM

you may want to search around but i did see another member install an aftermarket in dash unit in his car.

montreal red · 12-29-2007, 03:39 AM

its going to be very costly to do an in dash system and it might not work with the logic 7 system properly... also, consider the fact that you might lose resale value if you go overly crazy with the console mods... there are a few options to hardwire an aftermarket gps system. i think that's a much wiser route to go rather than have a an indash which would require you to cut your console up.

Silvr&Blk · 12-29-2007, 06:25 PM

I would not go aftermarket for an "in-dash" navi. If its going to be hard wired to your ride, go OEM or bust. Esp given the fact that you have a logic 7 sound system which may present different issues when trying to interface the aftermarket navi to the car's speakers.

My advice would be to use a "portable" navi units like the TomTom or Garmin. I recently got a TomTom unit and love it. It's mounted on the left corner windshield with a suction mount and I ALWAYS remove it when I park! Its small enough to fit in my pocket or glove box. Also, I'm able to switch it between cars and when on vacation or on business, I bring it with me to use on the rental cars. Its been great.

raleedy · 12-29-2007, 08:06 PM

The BMW portable unit (a relabeled Garmin nüvi 3XX) is not a bad way to go.

magmd · 12-29-2007, 08:12 PM

If you just ordered a couple of days ago...it may be better to call your advisor and see if they can add it to your order before its too late in production.

halB · 12-29-2007, 09:56 PM

Personally I like the portable TomTom much better than the BMW iDrive NAV, and it only cost a fracton of the price.

EuroBlu · 12-29-2007, 11:31 PM

Just bought a nuvi 660 for $400 and am using it on a long road trip. It's great on all expected GPS fronts - and one I never planned on as it was like having radar for all the bends in the dark last night. Plus I can share it with my wife for her car when needed.

Herknav · 12-29-2007, 11:45 PM

I have a Nuvi as well, its great, even has map data for both the US and Europe.

DrGP · 12-29-2007, 11:49 PM

IMHO, the in dash Nav is a big waste of money and the extra bump in the dash does not improve the interior "look". Yes, the screen of the in dash unit is bigger, and some think it is neat to have a colored screen in the middle of the dash, but the portable units are big enough and work well. Personally, I really don't need a Nav but I received a TomTom for Xmas. Now all I have to do is to find a need to use it. I don't travel out of my area very often, BUT I can use the TomTom in either of my cars. I could also take it on vacation if I need to rent a car. Can't do that with an in dash unit.

Herknav · 12-30-2007, 12:27 AM

But without the in dash nav, you don't get iDrive either. Some people want iDrive.

Another issue with protable navi's is their portability... for thieves. In my area, they are the #1 smash and grab items from peoples cars. Yes, you can always take it down every time you park the car. But the mount still leaves marks on the windscreen, which are pretty easy to see from the outside. It doesn't take long to look through a center console and glove compartment.

E90Graphite07 · 12-30-2007, 12:41 AM

I have the Garmin Nuvi 650 recently. Works wonder, and it's well sized. I was informed about some special mounts to consider. Go to www.kudausa.com, and check them out. They're built really well, and blend into your specific car's dash. Good luck!

LEDZEP · 12-30-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Silvr&Blk

I would not go aftermarket for an "in-dash" navi. If its going to be hard wired to your ride, go OEM or bust. Esp given the fact that you have a logic 7 sound system which may present different issues when trying to interface the aftermarket navi to the car's speakers.

My advice would be to use a "portable" navi units like the TomTom or Garmin. I recently got a TomTom unit and love it. It's mounted on the left corner windshield with a suction mount and I ALWAYS remove it when I park! Its small enough to fit in my pocket or glove box. Also, I'm able to switch it between cars and when on vacation or on business, I bring it with me to use on the rental cars. Its been great.

I agree completely. I have a Garmin Nuvi 660 and it is great.

Pim · 12-30-2007, 10:01 AM

Maybe this is interesting for you ....

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27442

epiphone3 · 12-30-2007, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I agree completely. I have a Garmin Nuvi 660 and it is great.

does the 660 come from the factory with North America and European maps?

Herknav · 12-30-2007, 11:48 AM

I know the 370 does. Just go to Amazon and check them out, they will tell you.

edit: No, the 660 has maps of the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico...

12-29-2007, 02:28 AM	#1
Brian-313 Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver B.C iTrader: (2)	Question : aftermarket GPS hi, guys ... just have a quick question about the aftermarket navigation system. i order my car couple days ago, i pretty much have all the option except the Navigation package ... so i'm thinking to put on a aftermarket navigation ( either pioneer N3 or N4 ) my question is since the car comes with premium sound system ( logic 7 ) if i want to install the navigation , is that a factor ?? also is the factory sub and amp still work ?? any suggestion for the aftermarket navigation ?? ( i perfer in dash one ) thanks for the help
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12-29-2007, 02:56 AM	#2
lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)	you may want to search around but i did see another member install an aftermarket in dash unit in his car.
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12-29-2007, 03:39 AM	#3
montreal red chris 291 Rep 12,142 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	its going to be very costly to do an in dash system and it might not work with the logic 7 system properly... also, consider the fact that you might lose resale value if you go overly crazy with the console mods... there are a few options to hardwire an aftermarket gps system. i think that's a much wiser route to go rather than have a an indash which would require you to cut your console up. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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Silvr&Blk Private First Class 2 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Jet Blk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oaktown, Cali iTrader: (0)	I would not go aftermarket for an "in-dash" navi. If its going to be hard wired to your ride, go OEM or bust. Esp given the fact that you have a logic 7 sound system which may present different issues when trying to interface the aftermarket navi to the car's speakers. My advice would be to use a "portable" navi units like the TomTom or Garmin. I recently got a TomTom unit and love it. It's mounted on the left corner windshield with a suction mount and I ALWAYS remove it when I park! Its small enough to fit in my pocket or glove box. Also, I'm able to switch it between cars and when on vacation or on business, I bring it with me to use on the rental cars. Its been great.
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12-29-2007, 08:06 PM	#5
raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	The BMW portable unit (a relabeled Garmin nüvi 3XX) is not a bad way to go.
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halB Colonel 55 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Personally I like the portable TomTom much better than the BMW iDrive NAV, and it only cost a fracton of the price. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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EuroBlu Enlisted Member 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: Blue 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i M Sport [0.00]	Just bought a nuvi 660 for $400 and am using it on a long road trip. It's great on all expected GPS fronts - and one I never planned on as it was like having radar for all the bends in the dark last night. Plus I can share it with my wife for her car when needed. __________________ hump watch 2007
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12-29-2007, 11:45 PM	#9
Herknav Won't drink the koolaid 2 Rep 179 Posts Drives: blown and all natural Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arkansas iTrader: (0)	I have a Nuvi as well, its great, even has map data for both the US and Europe.
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12-29-2007, 11:49 PM	#10
DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 141 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	IMHO, the in dash Nav is a big waste of money and the extra bump in the dash does not improve the interior "look". Yes, the screen of the in dash unit is bigger, and some think it is neat to have a colored screen in the middle of the dash, but the portable units are big enough and work well. Personally, I really don't need a Nav but I received a TomTom for Xmas. Now all I have to do is to find a need to use it. I don't travel out of my area very often, BUT I can use the TomTom in either of my cars. I could also take it on vacation if I need to rent a car. Can't do that with an in dash unit.
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12-30-2007, 12:27 AM	#11
Herknav Won't drink the koolaid 2 Rep 179 Posts Drives: blown and all natural Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arkansas iTrader: (0)	But without the in dash nav, you don't get iDrive either. Some people want iDrive. Another issue with protable navi's is their portability... for thieves. In my area, they are the #1 smash and grab items from peoples cars. Yes, you can always take it down every time you park the car. But the mount still leaves marks on the windscreen, which are pretty easy to see from the outside. It doesn't take long to look through a center console and glove compartment.
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12-30-2007, 12:41 AM	#12
E90Graphite07 Lieutenant 105 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I have the Garmin Nuvi 650 recently. Works wonder, and it's well sized. I was informed about some special mounts to consider. Go to www.kudausa.com, and check them out. They're built really well, and blend into your specific car's dash. Good luck! __________________ 2007 BMW 335i, 2014 Audi A4, 2016 Acura MDX Join us on Facebook: E90Post - Houston Houston BMW DIY Services
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Pim Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 207 Posts Drives: BMW 118 d sporthatch Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	VDO Dayton Navigation Maybe this is interesting for you .... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27442
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12-30-2007, 11:48 AM	#16
Herknav Won't drink the koolaid 2 Rep 179 Posts Drives: blown and all natural Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arkansas iTrader: (0)	I know the 370 does. Just go to Amazon and check them out, they will tell you. edit: No, the 660 has maps of the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico...
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