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To Nav or Not to Nav
So I'm new to the BMW scene. I'm meeting with the dealer this weekend to finalize the options on my 330xi. Can't make up my mind on the nav system though. I've used Garmin for the past couple years, and love it. I just don't think I want the clutter on the dash anymore. Am I going to be giving up a lot of functionality going with the nav system? My biggest concerns is POIs. Does the nav system have the restaraunts, gas stations, and other POIs pretty well covered or will I be disappointed.  I'm looking for some feedback and some experience with the nav from you folks that have been using it. I'd appreciate the help!!! | | Reply » To Nav or Not to Nav |
Quote: Please say it ain't so! 
POI searching is one of the most useful features on my Garmin StreetPilot III, a 5-year old mobile GPS with voice autorouting. | The way it works.
1. You enter a destination or call one up that you have saved.
2. Then you can select the destination and select "show points of interest" and then you can search for nearby services based on category. i.e. restaurants>mexican, etc.
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Quote: People, people. When deciding on whether or not to get nav, remember, you are getting a lot more than nav for $1800.
The radio, CD, iPOD, Sirius, MP3, interface with iDrive is much better than the standard system. Also the car configuration, bluetooth phonebook interface, etc.
You will never get this with an aftermarket set up. Those who have it realize what I am talking about.
I must admit I had know idea of the benefits until I had the car for a while. I had the same narrow minded view as many of you. i.e. iDrive=nav. Wrong way to look at it.
I think for $1800 the iDrive/Nav option is perhaps one of the best values in 3 series options. A lot of companies charge $1500-$2000 for Navigation by itself. Also, you will use a built-in nav more than any after market mobile unit. Portable units end up on a shelf in the den until a major road trip. No one leaves them in the car for fear of theft or having wires/suction cups cluttering the cabin. | 
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Quote: The way it works.
1. You enter a destination or call one up that you have saved.
2. Then you can select the destination and select "show points of interest" and then you can search for nearby services based on category. i.e. restaurants>mexican, etc. | Thanks. I've found frequently-requested POI like restaurants, movie theaters, gas stations etc. fine using this method. Just not auto parts stores. They're either not available from the DVD, or I haven't yet found the category in which they are listed.
I'd be surprised if they're not on the DVD somewhere. Garmin stores the entire 6 million North America POI on one DVD disc.
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Quote: Thanks. I've found frequently-requested POI like restaurants, movie theaters, gas stations etc. fine using this method. Just not auto parts stores. They're either not available from the DVD, or I haven't yet found the category in which they are listed.
I'd be surprised if they're not on the DVD somewhere. Garmin stores the entire 6 million North America POI on one DVD disc. | They could use more categories. I was looking for a sporting goods store today and they are not on the list either.
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