Why is factory fit Sat Nav still so expensive?

Irnbrukid · 02-09-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 335diesel

Can't say I disagree...

There's a thread on an E90 US forum right now about this - about a 50/50 split for and against i-drive so far...

This is the UK though.

Em135eye · 02-09-2010, 08:20 AM

I am aware of our location. Yanks still have opinions though.

Irnbrukid · 02-09-2010, 08:21 AM

Like all of us do but they dont seem to count.

willhollin · 02-09-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 335diesel

Yanks still have opinions though.

They don't count though.

(Except those resident in the UK - Hi Floyd

)

Em135eye · 02-09-2010, 08:26 AM

They do if your name's Tony Blair.

NFS · 02-09-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 335diesel

They do if your name's Tony Blair.

Are you suggesting that Tony Blair is a puppy groper?

Em135eye · 02-09-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NFS

Are you suggesting that Tony Blair is a puppy groper?

A mere suggestion. Nothing more.

Irnbrukid · 02-09-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NFS

Are you suggesting that Tony Blair is a puppy groper?

No but he probably drives a 320d with Massive wheels.

Em135eye · 02-09-2010, 08:39 AM

And SATNAV

NFS · 02-09-2010, 08:50 AM

I'd love a 320d msport with massive wheels and satnav.

It would be like a dream come true.

lons · 02-09-2010, 08:53 AM

Well - that's me well and truly stuffed.

Got a 4 cyl engine
Haven't mapped it
Burns the black stuff
M Sport trim
I like the i drive
Sat nav's ok
Christ, Iv'e even fitted a spoiler - how audacious is that?
I'm off for a good cry!

This forum is much more entertaining than the soaps on telly

Em135eye · 02-09-2010, 08:54 AM

NFS - Will this do?

lons · 02-09-2010, 08:59 AM

I'd like this I drive (knob twiddler) whatever the cost

Irnbrukid · 02-09-2010, 09:05 AM

HAHA

It really gripes you this doesnt it, when i looked on here earlier today the first thing i noticed was this thread had grew arms & legs thanks to you, there was about another 30 posts half them by you, and they were all you up to your old tricks arguing disagreeing (not that thats bad) and ranting and raving as usual.

You complain about people demeaning your car yet at the same time you try and bring down everyone else's, so what some people drive 320d's etc that could be for various reasons though they maybe do 30k miles a year, they could be to young get insured for a larger engined car or the running costs could be to high. But because the minions dont have a 6cyl doesnt mean there opinion is not good enough or they are beneath you.

As for your 'the hardcore members' are out to get me what a load of nonsense your just being an arse about things and people are calling you for it. Even the ones who are trying to get there point/opinion over in a very polite manner are still getting shreds tore of them from you.

To the original point of this thread is factory fit nav to overpriced, probably but as others have pointed out there is other options that will have bigger profit margins in them. The thread wasnt 'do you like nav/idrive' we know you dont so thats that then.

And as one of the other posters sheps i think kindly pointed out what i had told you about nav making a difference in the price & desirability of the car................

lons · 02-09-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Irnbrukid

HAHA

so what some people drive 320d's etc that could be for various reasons though they maybe do 30k miles a year, they could be to young get insured for a larger engined car or the running costs could be to high. ............

None of the above for me.

I've got other things in my life to spend my hard earned on and don't care what anybody thinks of my choice really. It's my car and I like it or I'd have traded it already.

List was still over £30k - plenty enough imo for me to shell out for my purpose.

Anyway, why should anybody give a **** what other people think - smacks of insecurity - or maybe I'm just a thick skinned b******

NFS · 02-09-2010, 10:22 AM

I actually think my car is pretty stealth.

rogerxp · 02-09-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Irnbrukid

And as one of the other posters sheps i think kindly pointed out what i had told you about nav making a difference in the price & desirability of the car................

Wwwwwaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyy back in post #5 I said this...

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Originally Posted by rogerxp

...But it does make your car more attractive come resale time (not necessarily add value, certainly not what you paid for the option, but will speed up a sale)...

...and it's still raging at post #127

Oh, and I'd kill for a 320d at present (even an SE

)

Irnbrukid · 02-09-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lons

None of the above for me.

I've got other things in my life to spend my hard earned on and don't care what anybody thinks of my choice really. It's my car and I like it or I'd have traded it already.

List was still over £30k - plenty enough imo for me to shell out for my purpose.

Anyway, why should anybody give a **** what other people think - smacks of insecurity - or maybe I'm just a thick skinned b******

Yeah i know they were just some of the common reasons why that would be.

Others could be moving to a bigger property or buying another, spending money on holidays/hobbies. Some have bikes (motor) so have all the POWER they need in that.

Thats the thing though obviously he does care what people think or he wouldnt keep going on about his car.

Irnbrukid · 02-09-2010, 11:36 AM

@Roger Yes i know you said that as have lots of others.

It will affect the price of the car on nearly new cars and to the value of the option costs, maybe not when cars get 5yr old then it may add £500 or so and make the car FAR more desirable.

Hotcoupe · 02-09-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 335diesel

Then added to that there are even BLOGS about how much people hate it. And poor journos reports - so I am not alone despite yet another E90Post attempt at isolation on this (and many) subjects.

I'd agree,the one I read was poor,however the one Journo you constantly refer to, obviously one of your hero's, did NOT hate the i-drive despite the fact that you said he did.
Your Guru David Wilkins never even mentioned it.

Em135eye · 02-09-2010, 11:52 AM

Why am I bothering with forum?

15% top people, 85% deluded muppets.

Hotcoupe · 02-09-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 335diesel

Why am I bothering with forum?

15% top people, 85% deluded muppets.

It's a shame your the 85%

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02-09-2010, 09:05 AM	#124
Irnbrukid Major 46 Rep 1,486 Posts Drives: Imaginary M2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	HAHA It really gripes you this doesnt it, when i looked on here earlier today the first thing i noticed was this thread had grew arms & legs thanks to you, there was about another 30 posts half them by you, and they were all you up to your old tricks arguing disagreeing (not that thats bad) and ranting and raving as usual. You complain about people demeaning your car yet at the same time you try and bring down everyone else's, so what some people drive 320d's etc that could be for various reasons though they maybe do 30k miles a year, they could be to young get insured for a larger engined car or the running costs could be to high. But because the minions dont have a 6cyl doesnt mean there opinion is not good enough or they are beneath you. As for your 'the hardcore members' are out to get me what a load of nonsense your just being an arse about things and people are calling you for it. Even the ones who are trying to get there point/opinion over in a very polite manner are still getting shreds tore of them from you. To the original point of this thread is factory fit nav to overpriced, probably but as others have pointed out there is other options that will have bigger profit margins in them. The thread wasnt 'do you like nav/idrive' we know you dont so thats that then. And as one of the other posters sheps i think kindly pointed out what i had told you about nav making a difference in the price & desirability of the car................
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