I-Drive worth it?

bubbletea 4 me · 07-13-2008, 10:14 PM

i've had my car for only couple of days. first time using I-drive, really isn't the easiest thing and many functions can't really be easily figured out, many probably require reading the manual or spending a bit of time to play through them. for example, there wasn't a clear way to exit out of navigation while it's still guiding you. am i glad i have it? sure, since it came with the car and probably give the car that "premium" feel. will i regret if i don't have it? probably not since i've a portable GPS and it's MUCH easier to use.

if you want to have nav in a bmw, u really nave no choice but to get the stupid I-drive. however, IF i can choose, i rather have the touch screen units from Acura or Lexus, much more user friendly and much more intuitive.

is it worth the 2g? NO.. since for the same price, others are offering much better - BUT, again, u have no choice if u want a stock unit.

just my .02

mihoyoshioka · 07-14-2008, 12:47 AM

of course, but anyone knows the price of the option now?

AllydNYC · 07-14-2008, 01:39 AM

I definitively think it's worth it.

07-13-2008, 10:14 PM	#45
bubbletea 4 me Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Finally here Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	i've had my car for only couple of days. first time using I-drive, really isn't the easiest thing and many functions can't really be easily figured out, many probably require reading the manual or spending a bit of time to play through them. for example, there wasn't a clear way to exit out of navigation while it's still guiding you. am i glad i have it? sure, since it came with the car and probably give the car that "premium" feel. will i regret if i don't have it? probably not since i've a portable GPS and it's MUCH easier to use. if you want to have nav in a bmw, u really nave no choice but to get the stupid I-drive. however, IF i can choose, i rather have the touch screen units from Acura or Lexus, much more user friendly and much more intuitive. is it worth the 2g? NO.. since for the same price, others are offering much better - BUT, again, u have no choice if u want a stock unit. just my .02
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07-14-2008, 12:47 AM	#46
mihoyoshioka New Member 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	of course, but anyone knows the price of the option now? __________________
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07-14-2008, 01:39 AM	#47
AllydNYC Loading... 341 Rep 2,187 Posts Drives: 91' E30 318is Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location iTrader: (15) Garage List 1991 BMW 318is [0.00]	I definitively think it's worth it.
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