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2007 BMW X3 - Navigation System

12 messages,  Last post on Sep 17, 2009 at 3:31 PM

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best after market navigation for 2008 BMW X3 by chucar
Nov 18, 2008 (6:59 pm)
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I just bought a new 2008 X3 without nav. Had 2005 with built in BMW Nav which was weak at best.
 
Any recommendations for an after market system? I like the look and reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 880. Any models that will fit into the flip top box on the dash?
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Re: best after market navigation for 2008 BMW X3 [chucar] by steve_ HOST
Nov 18, 2008 (7:30 pm)
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Replying to: chucar (Nov 18, 2008 6:59 pm)

You may want to check out the Navigation GPS Systems discussion too. I see lots of deals out there right now, but the market changes so fast I can't keep up.
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BMW X3 Navigation System by SFLarry
Dec 11, 2008 (9:28 pm)
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Is there a way to turn off the audio? It's incredibly annoying. Thanks.
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Re: 2007 BMW X3 - Navigation System [jboyer202] by adavis2493
Jan 04, 2009 (2:35 pm)
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Replying to: jboyer202 (Mar 17, 2007 7:40 am)

I have a 2007 X3 and I regret getting it. The Navigation Plays a large roll in it.
 
What's wrong with the Navigation?
1) Your control panel is a button directly on the opposing side of the volume knob. It can get confusing, as well as the fact it takes for ever to scroll to a number.
2) The actual GPS screen is a half of the entire screen. It is so little that it is hard to find anything on it. I know it is nice to see your coordinates, and altitude, but you can easily fit that on the bottom of the screen, rather than the entire half.
3) It only displays golf courses, not gas stations, emergency places, etc.
4) The woman who speaks sounds like the jailhouse foreman. She also is very wordy.
5) It is very expensive of an option ($1,800)
 
In other words, I would still view it as a poor navigation system 9 Years ago, and technology has really changed since.
 
If you want a good Navigation, take a look at Infiniti or Audi. They are great.
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Re: 2007 BMW X3 - Navigation System [adavis2493] by pp2009pp
Sep 17, 2009 (3:31 pm)
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Replying to: adavis2493 (Jan 04, 2009 2:35 pm)

I despise the ride in the X3 2009. I will take your nav problems and give you my ride problems.
 
I think car navs are always a problem because electronics change every few months while cars change every few years at best. I think the avg car is on the road in the US for 9 years, up from 7 since before the recession.
 
That is a long time to have an in-car nav system. Although they will not, I wish car manufacturers would just make places in the dash to install after market electronics....yeah, sure they will.

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