|
|
11-28-2007, 02:18 PM | #1 |
Major
112
Rep 1,161
Posts |
BMW navi sucks
I have the Nav in my Z4 but own and have owned several Japanese cars with Nav as well. The BMW is by far the worst. Specially the actual display and the map drawings. Looks like they were done on MS paint by a 12 year old.
When will BMW offer a more modern display with touch screen and better graphics? Compared to other cars, BMW's system looks dated. |
11-28-2007, 10:50 PM | #2 |
Colonel
636
Rep 2,178
Posts |
The Nav in the Z4 is loosely based on the older style I-BUS NAV architecture BMW originally put in the E38 Series back in 1999! Although its had some upgrades along the way, with improved GUI and map positioning with perspective view, its still pretty poor but functional.
The NAV (part of i-drive) in the E92 M3 is certainly an improvement with new features such as Real Time Traffic Info , dynamic re-routing and improved graphics. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-30-2007, 09:02 AM | #3 |
Registered
0
Rep 1
Posts |
I just bought a new (2007-e93) 320i cabrio with idrive and nav. and I am trying to find out what brand name (alpine, blaupunkt,...) navigation bmw uses in this model. Does anyone know?
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-27-2008, 12:28 AM | #7 |
Major General
608
Rep 5,446
Posts |
the NAV in the 2002 M3 sucked bad. the one in my2008 M3 works very well imo. I am happy with it.
__________________
Fore Sale Rare 6 speed manual X3 3.oi silver over grey. PM me
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-27-2008, 09:17 AM | #8 |
Lieutenant
28
Rep 497
Posts |
There is a little learning curve but after the first few times using it you get used to how it is set up. I have no complaints except that I wish I could do a search by name on my current location or my destination location. Sometimes I just Google a place on my phone first and get the address.
__________________
2008 M3 Space Gray, Black, Syc Ant Wood Trim, DCT
2001 325ci Steel Gray - Sold |
Appreciate
0
|
06-27-2008, 07:33 PM | #11 |
Banned
4143
Rep 6,924
Posts |
Touch screen is most likely the easiest way to use navigation.
But Audi's MMI unit is way better than BMW's idrive. BMW's idrive is still a work in progress. Who is buying a M3 for navigation anyways, it just happens to come in the Tech Package. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-27-2008, 09:32 PM | #12 |
Banned
89
Rep 3,384
Posts |
After using iDrive I regret not getting BMW Assist for the concierge service. I'm going to ask the dealer to do a retrofit (punching myself for not getting ZPP)
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-29-2008, 11:31 PM | #13 |
Colonel
636
Rep 2,178
Posts |
BMW Assist with Bluetooth is now a retrofit option.
http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B841405g.htm http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/attachments/B841405_E9x.pdf Last edited by apw2607; 07-16-2008 at 04:46 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|