is NAVI a must

bmwhomosapien · 05-30-2006, 09:45 AM

When we went to the dealer to order my new 335i coupe the guy told asked me what i would like in it..just to get an idea until the real option list came in. He kept on talking me out of the navi .so now im starting to get second thoughts about getting it..what do yall think

ALPINE6SPD · 05-30-2006, 09:50 AM

I have it and dont regret getting it at all. I used it all weekend and will not get another car without it. I usually go out or have plans every weekend so it helps me if I dont know where I am going. It is really a safety feature when your going somewhere and dont have too look at directions or a map. Depends on your needs though but for me its great.

xeta · 05-30-2006, 09:50 AM

Once you get a navigation system, you cant live without it....plus from all the hype around here....I-drive is worth it.

Hawkshaw · 05-30-2006, 10:02 AM

In my opinion, I think that iDrive / Nav is worth it. Although I don't use Nav that much (most of my driving is around the city in which I've lived all my life) I think iDrive is great. Then again, I've always been a bit of a techie, so maybe I'm biased!

My guess is there's a greater chance that you would regret NOT buying it that you would regret buying it.

Good luck!

bmwhomosapien · 05-30-2006, 10:04 AM

well im pretty sure i want it..but is it a big distraction while ur driving

ALPINE6SPD · 05-30-2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwhomosapien

well im pretty sure i want it..but is it a big distraction while ur driving

Not once you get used to it.

Hawkshaw · 05-30-2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwhomosapien

well im pretty sure i want it..but is it a big distraction while ur driving

I don't find it to be a distraction. Certainly once you get familiar with it you can do most things without looking down, not to mention the array of steering wheel and voice commands available to you.

Even if you use the Navi and are trying to follow a map, just set a destination and start the guidance and a voice will tell you when to turn and when you've arrived - no need to look down. Even then, if you must look at your screen, it's high position on the dash means that the road is still in your peripheral vision.

3s-a-charm · 05-30-2006, 10:09 AM

Navigation is cool and useful sometimes - not that big of a deal.

iDrive is excellent and worth the whole price IMO.

vivekk · 05-30-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwhomosapien

When we went to the dealer to order my new 335i coupe the guy told asked me what i would like in it..just to get an idea until the real option list came in. He kept on talking me out of the navi .so now im starting to get second thoughts about getting it..what do yall think

I've had it since I got my car last September.
I can honestly say I'm glad I got the SatNavPro- once you've got it, you won't want to be without it.

Viv

luckystrike · 05-30-2006, 11:26 AM

get it i regret of not getting it!

CrazyDesi · 05-30-2006, 12:01 PM

is a BMW a must? There are other cars out there.

Get what you want tell your dealer to shut the fuck up.

Zenit77 · 05-30-2006, 12:31 PM

Get it. The interior looks much better with Nav and iDrive is very easy to use.

fw10ring · 05-30-2006, 12:40 PM

I didn't get it, but I thought that even though the interface is different without there would still be the same functionality for non-navi customization (like headlight-on sensitivity, etc).

Having navi helps in resale as well. If you've got the scratch for it, go for it.

Snowman811 · 05-30-2006, 01:27 PM

Absolutely get the Navi. Its like a microwave or TIVO. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it. Agreed on the other points of making the dash look better, improved resale, etc. Plus, there are things you can do w/IDrive that are not available w/non-IDrive. Its a no-brainer - regret is more expensive.

bmwhomosapien · 05-30-2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyDesi

is a BMW a must? There are other cars out there.

Get what you want tell your dealer to shut the fuck up.

haha... ur funny...lollll

MoreCowbell · 05-30-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xeta

Once you get a navigation system, you cant live without it....plus from all the hype around here....I-drive is worth it.

Could have said it better myself.

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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 161 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	I have it and dont regret getting it at all. I used it all weekend and will not get another car without it. I usually go out or have plans every weekend so it helps me if I dont know where I am going. It is really a safety feature when your going somewhere and dont have too look at directions or a map. Depends on your needs though but for me its great. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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xeta Private First Class 11 Rep 136 Posts Drives: Silver 330xi, 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts, USA iTrader: (0)	Once you get a navigation system, you cant live without it....plus from all the hype around here....I-drive is worth it.
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Hawkshaw Major 105 Rep 1,013 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	In my opinion, I think that iDrive / Nav is worth it. Although I don't use Nav that much (most of my driving is around the city in which I've lived all my life) I think iDrive is great. Then again, I've always been a bit of a techie, so maybe I'm biased! My guess is there's a greater chance that you would regret NOT buying it that you would regret buying it. Good luck! __________________ Paul
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CrazyDesi Custom User Title: 7 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 89 325ic, '06 330xi Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Fucken York City iTrader: (0) Garage List 1989 M3 [0.00] 1989 325ic [0.00]	is a BMW a must? There are other cars out there. Get what you want tell your dealer to shut the fuck up.
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Zenit77 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW E90 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	Get it. The interior looks much better with Nav and iDrive is very easy to use.
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fw10ring Watch/Knife/Gun nut 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: '06 SG 325i w/sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I didn't get it, but I thought that even though the interface is different without there would still be the same functionality for non-navi customization (like headlight-on sensitivity, etc). Having navi helps in resale as well. If you've got the scratch for it, go for it.
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Snowman811 Black Sapphire 330i 34 Rep 362 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (1)	Absolutely get the Navi. Its like a microwave or TIVO. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it. Agreed on the other points of making the dash look better, improved resale, etc. Plus, there are things you can do w/IDrive that are not available w/non-IDrive. Its a no-brainer - regret is more expensive.
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