advice on aftermarket Navi system

jay4usc · 09-06-2008, 07:24 PM

Looking for a navi to install 08 328. Does anyone have any recommendation?

The Other Tom · 09-06-2008, 08:52 PM

If you're looking for a portable system, I recommend the Garmin. Get the one that pronounces the street names. It's a marriage saver.

aut0sh0cker · 09-06-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Other Tom

If you're looking for a portable system, I recommend the Garmin. Get the one that pronounces the street names. It's a marriage saver.

+1 I can recommend Garmin as well!

92tripleblack · 09-06-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by aut0sh0cker

+1 I can recommend Garmin as well!

+1 Nuvi 260W here. Great NAV.

slipperman · 09-06-2008, 10:26 PM

I am wondering about this as well. Any specific Garmin models you can recommend? i was looking into the 660 but I heard it is discontinued now?

simp0man · 09-06-2008, 10:33 PM

Magellan Maestro

jay4usc · 09-06-2008, 10:45 PM

Where did you folks install the suction? Dash? i understand you need a flat metal spot.

TMack · 09-06-2008, 11:02 PM

Nuvi 255W is outstanding. (Much better than the 260 at finding satellites). Best $300 I've spent in awhile.

riptide · 09-06-2008, 11:06 PM

pm me for details

Hoothout · 09-06-2008, 11:11 PM

^^^ wow thats really cool, if i didnt have i drive i would def get that ^^^

Gearcraft · 09-06-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by riptide

pm me for details

thats cool. i guess i can always use my passengers A/C.

JoeyFiasco · 09-07-2008, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by The Other Tom

If you're looking for a portable system, I recommend the Garmin. Get the one that pronounces the street names. It's a marriage saver.

I recommend saving your marriage

CurlyFatAngry · 09-07-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by riptide

pm me for details

Man, that is the coolest thing I've seen in a long time !!!

Got any DIY for this ????

thegeneral101 · 09-07-2008, 06:42 AM

garmin nuvi and be done with it

MrSteak · 09-07-2008, 06:56 AM

I'd go with something different...

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Or if you're a Mr.T fan... (Video is not as good, but it'd be a tough call, Mr.T vs Knight Rider.)
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JoeyFiasco · 09-07-2008, 08:31 AM

i wished Mr. T didn't sound so choppy it's still pretty good though. might get tiresome after a long trip though

MrSteak · 09-07-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeyFiasco

i wished Mr. T didn't sound so choppy it's still pretty good though. might get tiresome after a long trip though

I was thinking KITT would get old... but Mr.T getting old? NEVER FOO!

Saintor · 09-07-2008, 08:42 AM

Is it true that Tomtom have free upgrades on internet (not Garmin)? I would have reconsidered my Garmin NUVI 370 (although I love it) for them.

John 070 · 09-07-2008, 08:45 AM

I finally got a garmin nuvi 660 because the price was ridiculously low ($299 about 6 weeks ago, but it seems to have gone up again). Once I loaded the red light and speed camera files, it became very useful to me. Also, I uploaded the 2009 maps for free (and it still doesn't have many roads but what can you do?).

I don't know if it can or cannot, but if the iDrive navi can't tell you where a red light cam or speed cam is, that's all the reason in the world to me to spend $299 instead of $2000 on navi.

brthorner · 09-07-2008, 09:31 AM

You can get the GARMIN nuvi 760 for $364 with free shipping online.

Richwm · 09-07-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Saintor

Is it true that Tomtom have free upgrades on internet (not Garmin)? I would have reconsidered my Garmin NUVI 370 (although I love it) for them.

Yes I just got a TomTom 920 last week and think is great you can ven edit roads, add, delete, correct and set speeds for roads for the audio alarms if you go over the speedlimit. Also you get free software updates for a year and free voice and pio's.
I got mine a Buy.com for $310 shipped and it lists for $599.

calleballe · 09-07-2008, 09:51 AM

Tom Tom 920 is great

09-06-2008, 07:24 PM	#1
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The Other Tom Private 2 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Upstate S.C. iTrader: (0)	If you're looking for a portable system, I recommend the Garmin. Get the one that pronounces the street names. It's a marriage saver.
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slipperman Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 244 Posts Drives: '08 e90 328i JB Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (0)	I am wondering about this as well. Any specific Garmin models you can recommend? i was looking into the 660 but I heard it is discontinued now?
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jay4usc Banned 10 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 328i, ZPP, ZSP, 19', Slvr/Blck Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (2)	Where did you folks install the suction? Dash? i understand you need a flat metal spot.
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09-06-2008, 11:02 PM	#8
TMack Road Warrior 66 Rep 152 Posts Drives: '18 540i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	Nuvi 255W is outstanding. (Much better than the 260 at finding satellites). Best $300 I've spent in awhile.
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09-07-2008, 06:56 AM	#15
MrSteak Captain 83 Rep 634 Posts Drives: 08' 335i Coupe (6-speed) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I'd go with something different... [u2b]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IVEuYN4Q7_M&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IVEuYN4Q7_M&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/u2b] Or if you're a Mr.T fan... (Video is not as good, but it'd be a tough call, Mr.T vs Knight Rider.) [u2b]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EHqnurRfIQw&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EHqnurRfIQw&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/u2b] __________________ ED & PCD = DONE & DONE! 08' AW/Coral 335i coupe 6-speed (Premium Pkg, Sports Pkg, Heated Seats) *European Delivery
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Saintor Banned 79 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	Is it true that Tomtom have free upgrades on internet (not Garmin)? I would have reconsidered my Garmin NUVI 370 (although I love it) for them.
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	I finally got a garmin nuvi 660 because the price was ridiculously low ($299 about 6 weeks ago, but it seems to have gone up again). Once I loaded the red light and speed camera files, it became very useful to me. Also, I uploaded the 2009 maps for free (and it still doesn't have many roads but what can you do?). I don't know if it can or cannot, but if the iDrive navi can't tell you where a red light cam or speed cam is, that's all the reason in the world to me to spend $299 instead of $2000 on navi.
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09-07-2008, 09:31 AM	#20
brthorner Enlisted Member 6 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Arctic White 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (0)	You can get the GARMIN nuvi 760 for $364 with free shipping online.
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