Factory Navi.. Is it worth it??

HateG35s · Thu, Jun-14-2012, 07:12:36 PM

So currently I have a 2011 Evo GSR and I'm trying to build a New M3 online.. I was wondering if i could get some feed back on weather to not the factory Navi is worth it??

duk · Thu, Jun-14-2012, 07:22:28 PM

very much so

///M Dream · Thu, Jun-14-2012, 07:41:06 PM

M-mode you get from having nav feature alone is worth it

SYT_Shadow · Thu, Jun-14-2012, 08:50:05 PM

I believe every single M3 right now has the M button, so you don't need the nav to get one.

OP, the disadvantage the nav has is that it ages quicker than the rest of the car. In 10 years the nav will seem prehistoric, whereas the car will still look fine.
If you plan to keep the car for a long time I'd say no. Otherwise it's just a matter of $$

HateG35s · Thu, Jun-14-2012, 10:28:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Dream

M-mode you get from having nav feature alone is worth it

sorry but is the M mode the sport mode? also I do have a android phone with a awesome GPS on it so.. do the navi hold any other cool features on it?

00 XE7EN · Fri, Jun-15-2012, 02:18:48 AM

id say no for the fact that the cost of the option doesnt make sense when you can buy a stand alone navi for a few hundred. also, even though i have a stand alone navi myself, i havent powered it on since i got my android phone.

Moop · Fri, Jun-15-2012, 02:27:38 AM

I bought my car used without Nav and am glad I added an aftermarket Dynavin unit. I think it adds an uptick to the interior as it blends with the lines of the car.

I know my area pretty well so I don't rely on it that much. Verbal directions or a quick look at map beforehand are enough. The feature I use most is "History/Home" to get home if I am momentarily lost. It orients me quickly.

If I were buying the car new, I would get it.

foolio · Fri, Jun-15-2012, 02:41:11 AM

I am glad I got it. I know there are probably better handheld units available, but, I prefer a factory integrated look and I would not put an integrated aftermarket unit in due to the complexity and potential warranty issues.

Karnidge · Fri, Jun-15-2012, 02:44:39 AM

Yes! I think after market looks cheesy. Plus, the new idrive is awesome. Plus you get M mode

Oh ya, that sweet aluminum mouse thingy in the center console that controls just about everything in the car. Why wold you buy one without it?

12v · Sun, Jun-17-2012, 05:47:44 PM

I'm a huge fan of in dash navigation units. Prefer them over any handheld/smartphone any day. The fact that integrating an aftermarket unit is very complex on this specific car, I would, without a question, get the factory navigation if I was ordering the car new.

Thu, Jun-14-2012, 07:12:36 PM	#1
HateG35s Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 6 Reputation: 0 Location: NOVA!! whattt up!!	Factory Navi.. Is it worth it?? So currently I have a 2011 Evo GSR and I'm trying to build a New M3 online.. I was wondering if i could get some feed back on weather to not the factory Navi is worth it?? __________________ AMS Single Exhaust, Intake,TP, DP,UICP, LICP, Eibach Sways, Manual Boost Controller/ Tuned

Thu, Jun-14-2012, 07:22:28 PM	#2
duk ///M Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,335 Reputation: 0	Re: Factory Navi.. Is it worth it?? very much so

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///M Dream Four Rings Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,299 Reputation: 0 Location: Phoenix	Re: Factory Navi.. Is it worth it?? M-mode you get from having nav feature alone is worth it __________________ 2010 Audi S4- Garage Queen 2000 Audi S4- Daily Driver 2008 BMW M3- Sold 2005 BMW M3- Sold

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SYT_Shadow Piraña Powered Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,347 Reputation: 0 Location: Westchester/Boston/Windham	Re: Factory Navi.. Is it worth it?? I believe every single M3 right now has the M button, so you don't need the nav to get one. OP, the disadvantage the nav has is that it ages quicker than the rest of the car. In 10 years the nav will seem prehistoric, whereas the car will still look fine. If you plan to keep the car for a long time I'd say no. Otherwise it's just a matter of $$

Fri, Jun-15-2012, 02:18:48 AM	#6
00 XE7EN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,140 Reputation: 0 Location: Long Island	Re: Factory Navi.. Is it worth it?? id say no for the fact that the cost of the option doesnt make sense when you can buy a stand alone navi for a few hundred. also, even though i have a stand alone navi myself, i havent powered it on since i got my android phone. __________________ 2002 E46 M3 BMW Individual: SterlingGrau Met./Black 6 speed AA Gen IV exhaust/SS unresonated section 2/CPI Section I/AP V2 headers/Evolve Tune/UUC SSK/JIC Cross Coilovers/Work Equip Anhelo I play with Propofol for a living...you mad?

Fri, Jun-15-2012, 02:27:38 AM	#7
Moop ⊕ m³ Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 802 Reputation: 0 Location: El Pueblo Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula	Re: Factory Navi.. Is it worth it?? I bought my car used without Nav and am glad I added an aftermarket Dynavin unit. I think it adds an uptick to the interior as it blends with the lines of the car. I know my area pretty well so I don't rely on it that much. Verbal directions or a quick look at map beforehand are enough. The feature I use most is "History/Home" to get home if I am momentarily lost. It orients me quickly. If I were buying the car new, I would get it. __________________

Fri, Jun-15-2012, 02:41:11 AM	#8
foolio 40oz. to Freedom Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 492 In the garage: '08 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Indianapolis	Re: Factory Navi.. Is it worth it?? I am glad I got it. I know there are probably better handheld units available, but, I prefer a factory integrated look and I would not put an integrated aftermarket unit in due to the complexity and potential warranty issues. __________________ ______________________________________________ COMING SOON: 2013 e92 M3 - 6MT IB/BB - ZPP - ZCP - Dinan Stuff 2001 BMW 325xiT - Step - TiAg/Grey Leather - ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, NAV, PDC 2007 BMW X3 3.0si - Step - AW/Chestnut Leather - ZPP, ZCW, M-Sport Package SOLD - 2008 e90 M3 - 6MT AW/FR - Dinan: Exhaust - Intake - S1S - Software - Other Cosmetic Stuff ______________________________________________

Fri, Jun-15-2012, 02:44:39 AM	#9
Karnidge Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 35 In the garage: '08 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Re: Factory Navi.. Is it worth it?? Yes! I think after market looks cheesy. Plus, the new idrive is awesome. Plus you get M mode Oh ya, that sweet aluminum mouse thingy in the center console that controls just about everything in the car. Why wold you buy one without it? __________________ 2008 E92 Interlagos Blue Metallic M3 fully loaded with fox red leather and carbon fiber interior Last edited by Karnidge; Fri, Jun-15-2012 at 02:49:52 AM.

Sun, Jun-17-2012, 05:47:44 PM	#10
12v Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,331 Reputation: 0 Location: Western United States	Re: Factory Navi.. Is it worth it?? I'm a huge fan of in dash navigation units. Prefer them over any handheld/smartphone any day. The fact that integrating an aftermarket unit is very complex on this specific car, I would, without a question, get the factory navigation if I was ordering the car new. __________________ 2004 M3 Imola Red/Black- Sold 2005 M3 Alpine White/Gray- Sold 1999 M3 Alpine White/Mulberry-Sold

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