TexasRed250X (August 24, 2008 at 1:39 pm)

For what it's worth... I have a Navman F15 ($99 at Radio Shack). I've used a TomTom (don't recall the model but around $300). Both use Tele Atlas and both are off on destination addresses by 150 to 350 yards especially East to West. Not really a big deal but the Garmin I borrowed from my mother-in-law ($75 as a Thankgiving Day special at Wal-Mart) nailed the destination points. What gives?

sitecreations (August 11, 2008 at 12:28 pm)

that would be ideal as I think the screen is too small on this one. I've heard nothing about that one here in the US. It would be incredible if the system included ability to play music directly through the BMW stereo (e.g. put a 4G SD Card on the device full of music.) I mean, as long as you're running a wire.

MickeyGamer (August 10, 2008 at 9:27 am)

My BMW dealer did it. However, even if you do it you won't void any warranty since it's the official BMW Portable GPS. BTW: I read that here in Germany there is a new one available now from BMW where no holes need to be drilled. It's one of the bigger Garmin GPS devices.

sitecreations (August 10, 2008 at 1:08 am)

I wonder how difficult it was to install the wiring behind the mount. Did you accomplish this yourself or did you hire someone? Did you fear voiding the BMW warranty?

holache2000 (July 24, 2008 at 11:44 pm)

das good

idespiseall (July 18, 2008 at 2:17 am)

Very nice car. I was looking at a BMW 3 but opted instead for the Maxima...you're making me regret my choice :-(I did, however, just get a Nuvi 360 from Amazon. Can't wait!

khk235 (June 9, 2008 at 5:01 am)

Hmm looking at the video it appears you don't have the stock BMW Audio system in your car? How did you do that (BMW audio systems are non-standard?)

MickeyGamer (February 16, 2008 at 6:33 pm)

There is a tailored BMW nuvi 7xx to be released this year. You can also use the existing holes and power cables (yup, to fix the mounting bracket 4 holes need to be drilled) for any other GPS device like TomTom etc. However, in that case you need to modify a third party mounting bracket to fit in there.

SurfboYbe (February 16, 2008 at 5:00 pm)

Does BMW have other GPS's as well you can install? Other Garmin versions or a different GPS..?

Nerol67 (February 3, 2008 at 4:37 pm)

Cool, I am shopping for a car gps device and this one looks nice.