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      02-01-2011, 11:21 AM   #1
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Navi in early X5 models?

I'm about to buy an early model X5, 2001, 2 or 3 probably. I'd really like to have navigation, but I'm wondering what the navi is like on those. I have had navi in two cars plus my Garmin portable. I loved the navi in the '06 MDX, hated it in the '04 Grand Cherokee and have mixed feelings about the Garmin, which is what I use now. I'd rather have an in dash navi if it worked decently. Can anyone tell me what it is like? Does it work while you're driving? Is it multiple colors or two tone? Does it show traffic? Most importantly, is it intuitive and easy to use?

I notice on the two 2001's I'm looking at, the screen is to the right of the dash. On a 2003 model I saw, the screen was a bit bigger and centered. Not sure if there are other differences in how it actually works or anything.

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      02-01-2011, 06:03 PM   #2
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I had a 2002 M5 with a Nav similar to the '01 X5. It was a flip out screen (cassette behind it) with buttons left and right of the screen.
The original (2000) nav had a very small screen with all buttons to the right and exposed cassette.

The '02 Nav was OK but slooow. Full color but only 2D. The big down side was a Nav CD carrier in the trunk and 7 needed to cover the U.S. Only interstates were across all CDs. If you crossed certain state lines you had to switch the CD to see detail. I think it had POI's but not many at all. I think in 2003 they switched to a single DVD nav disk. It would have required a new head unit if I were to have upgraded. The good news, I actually think the system was easier to use than the original iDrive based nav.

You'll need to check the Navtek site for the most recent updates to the CDs. A whole set was $299, or $99 each IIRC.

You'll probably get more info on an E53 forum.
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      02-01-2011, 11:27 PM   #3
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Thanks Richard. I'll post on the other E53 forum as well.
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      02-05-2011, 12:23 AM   #4
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Yea if u can find one with the DVD based mk iv Nav computer it supports 3d perspective and improved graphics. Overall the Nav system is functional and will get you from a to b with no frills.
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