Have it, wouldn't buy it again (archive)

I also have the system, and if I had the opportunity to do it all over again, I wouldn't install it. The install is a real pain. The dealer wanted $400 to install, I took it to an aftermarket place for $250. BIG mistake, they did a horrible initially. The system is also rather slow to respond. You can punch in a street address, and the system will give you directions. The system also has a very large database of "Points of Interest" including shopping centers, museums, restaurants, BMW dealers, gas stations, etc. What I really like about the points of interest, is that phone numbers are also included with each listing, so you can actually call a restaurant listed to find out if they are open. Given the opportunity to redo everthing, I'd like to try putting the BMW single DIN navigation/radio unit from the Z8 into the car for a cleaner, stock appearance. The system is 900 for the unit itself, and a $500 core charge, though I'm not sure what that is. I'm not sure if it would work in the Z3 though. I'd also consider one of the single DIN navigation/radio/tv systems with the flip out 5" LCD screen. A number of companies make them, starting around $1500 for a complete system. The Alpine DVD system, $3000 is considered to be the top of the line.

Hope this helps,

Merrick

Does anybody have any experience with the BMW accessory navigation system for the Z-3 and M roadster? How does it compare to other systems (e.g., Hertz Never-Lost)?

I drove a rental car a few weeks ago with the Never-Lost system and was very impressed with the advanced state of today's technology. Had I not tried it, I would never have believed it could be so handy and addictive. Sure made it easy to navigate around New York City without a map!

All comments will be greatly appreciated.

Razor

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