Thread: MKIV unit from bimmernav.com and E39 16:9 Wide Screen? and
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Old 03-01-2011, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mthreeboy View Post
My 2001 X5 has the factory 4:3 screen and I just found out my MKIII is fried so I thinking about upgrading it to MKIV unit and the wide screen.

I have two questions... first, has anyone bought MKIV refurbished units from bimmernav.com? or is there any other place I can purchase a unit with warranty and second, will a E39 16:9 widescreen work on X5? I was told by the bimmernav guys that a E39 widescreen won't work on the X5 because of the different viewing angle.

Thanks
They are correct about the viewing angle. When I went from a 4:3 screen to a 16:9 screen, the one I installed came from an E39 and while it physically fits, the viewing angle made the screen much less optimal than one from an X5. I ended up swapping in one made for an X5 and it made a huge difference!!

I see you are in Michigan. One just popped up on craigslist. I'm not sure if it is a 4:3 or 16:9, but it may be worth checking out - bmw x5 NAVIGATION MONITOR

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