What non-BMW Navigation Device you use?

bavarianboar · 05-09-2010, 03:18 PM

Close to leasing a non-Nav E90.

Planning on getting a new GPS navigation device, just curious what kind of GPS systems people use with their E9x.

Don't want to get the entry level Garmin GPS, they work fine, but are freaking boring and featureless.

Does anything come with google maps?

nogard13 · 05-09-2010, 03:23 PM

Typically, I use my iPhone with the Mapquest turn by turn directions or the built-in Google maps. I do this because I don't carry my Garmin around town and only take it when I'm going out of town.

I do enjoy my Garmin, tho. The maps are about a year old but they are pretty accurate. I have the basic Garmin, tho, as I have always had bluetooth in my car and don't need bells and whistles with my GPS, only decent instructions with spoken street names.

CaptainKibbles · 05-09-2010, 03:24 PM

Garmin Nuvi 265w. Works like a charm

RoundelM3 · 05-09-2010, 03:26 PM

Garmin Nuvi 265WT - includes traffic, has 4.5" screen, live traffic upates, speaks street names, etc., on sale from Best Buy online for less than $200. Spend another $90 for lifetime maps and you're set.

StoneCold · 05-09-2010, 03:34 PM

basic Garmin Nuvi 200.

Alexander · 05-09-2010, 03:43 PM

Garmin Nuvi 1350T $166.64

Best on the market, My brother, dad, and I all have this and Valentine Ones, can't go wrong.

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-1350T-4.../dp/B001UO0RKS

bsamoul · 05-09-2010, 04:03 PM

my brain just tells me where to go, that way you never get lost.

mike3000fl · 05-09-2010, 04:48 PM

BFT and DAGR

chromisdesigns · 05-09-2010, 05:18 PM

Garmin 760 series, works great. I have it on a mount I made for the E90, see discription and pics at this thread over in the "other" forum:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=851973

skier · 05-24-2010, 10:14 AM

I've been using TomTom software on smartphones phones for years. Right now I have it on HTC HD2, previously on iPhone. Comes handy mostly when traveling, it saves me from carrying extra gizmo, charger, etc., and works as well as a dedicated portable Nav.

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nogard13 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Durham iTrader: (0)	Typically, I use my iPhone with the Mapquest turn by turn directions or the built-in Google maps. I do this because I don't carry my Garmin around town and only take it when I'm going out of town. I do enjoy my Garmin, tho. The maps are about a year old but they are pretty accurate. I have the basic Garmin, tho, as I have always had bluetooth in my car and don't need bells and whistles with my GPS, only decent instructions with spoken street names.
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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	BFT and DAGR Last edited by mike3000fl; 05-09-2010 at 07:57 PM..
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Garmin 760 series, works great. I have it on a mount I made for the E90, see discription and pics at this thread over in the "other" forum: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=851973
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skier Lieutenant 37 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (4)	I've been using TomTom software on smartphones phones for years. Right now I have it on HTC HD2, previously on iPhone. Comes handy mostly when traveling, it saves me from carrying extra gizmo, charger, etc., and works as well as a dedicated portable Nav. __________________ Travel Photos
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