Nav??

[Bora20]

Does the NAV system in the 2007+ models, or any model I guess, run similar to I-Drive without the knob?

I guess what I want to know is if you get the NAV, do you get upgraded interior features like with IDrive, or is it simply a NAV screen.

Does the PDC show up on the screen or is it on audible? Can I change the seat heating locations? HVAC control? Parked car HVAC control?

Is there a users manual that I can be linked too? I am looking at purchasing a 2007+ model, but if the NAV system is only used for NAV, then I dont really need it, but if it operates similar to IDrive, then I think that it might be worth the $2900 premium it commands.

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Originally Posted by Bora20

Does the NAV system in the 2007+ models, or any model I guess, run similar to I-Drive without the knob?

I guess what I want to know is if you get the NAV, do you get upgraded interior features like with IDrive, or is it simply a NAV screen.

Does the PDC show up on the screen or is it on audible? Can I change the seat heating locations? HVAC control? Parked car HVAC control?

Is there a users manual that I can be linked too? I am looking at purchasing a 2007+ model, but if the NAV system is only used for NAV, then I dont really need it, but if it operates similar to IDrive, then I think that it might be worth the $2900 premium it commands.

First of all--The nav is $1800 option.
Nav system is a selfcontained full navagation system with voice prompts and clear text display--It can be full map screen or split map/text--it also displays all radio settings and controls and all Sat radio info if your car is equipped--it also reads out your trip computer info same as the button on the steering wheel stalk. It displays time and date also. It also controls the bluetooth enabled phone. It does not do stuff like heating, lighting etc. If you get nav then your radio has no display on the face. After using it for 5 days I like it and once you learn the controls its quite to use---I like the fact that it is up high easy to glance at while also seeing the road ahead. True its an expensive option but so is everything else and It will add to resale value. THere might be a PDF of the book somewhere--maybe someone can help you on this.

[Bora20]

BTW, NAV is $2900 in Canada Packages are also different in Canada. www.bmw.ca

I didn't think that it would work like IDrive does with the HVAC functions, but I hoped it would.

Thanks for the info. I will more than likely be buying a CPO 2007+ X3, so I know know that the NAV is not essential for me to have. If I am able to purchase new, then it will have NAV and Comfort.

[vrrooom]

One more + with the nav if you get the upgraded radio, the nav screen also controls the dsp settings that you can create for your personal preferences. Otherwise with out the Nav you only get the 4 preprogramed enviroments.

[Bora20]

Originally Posted by vrrooom

One more + with the nav if you get the upgraded radio, the nav screen also controls the dsp settings that you can create for your personal preferences. Otherwise with out the Nav you only get the 4 preprogramed enviroments.

In Canada, the upgraded stereo is seperate from the NAV, it comes with the Premium Package. Having a bigger more detailed display for the SIRIUS and other small options would be nice though. I would much prefer I-Drive, but this would be great I suspect. Now, if I could only get a diesel.

3. Packages & Options

Packages

Activity Package $1,300
Includes: Luggage Compartment Net, Ski Bag, Compass Mirror, Headlamp Washers, Adaptive Headlights.

Comfort Package $2,400
Includes: Universal Garage Door Opener, Comfort Seats, (Includes lumbar support - Deletes sport seats with M Sport Package), Heated Seats Rear, Park Distance Control.

M Sport Package $3,200
Includes: M Sport Package, (Deletes heated steering wheel with Premium Package), Sport Suspension, Sport Seats, M Leather Sport Steering Wheel, M Aerodynamics Package, High-Gloss Shadow Line, 18" M Double Spoke Alloy Wheels - Style 192M, Anthracite Roof Liner.

Premium Package $4,800
Includes: Heated Steering Wheel, Panorama Sunroof, Auto Dimming Mirror, Ext., (Includes power folding mirrors), Auto Dimming Mirror, Int., HiFi Sound System w/DSP, Nevada Leather.

Navigation Package $2,900
Includes: BMW On-Board Navigation, Canada-US Navigation DVD. (Deletes storage compartment in dashboard)

Options
Servotronic $350

Heated Steering Wheel $250

Aluminum Running Boards $795

Panorama Sunroof $1,800

Ski Bag $230

Park Distance Control $900

Telephone & BMW Assist Preparation $1,100

Six-Disc CD Changer (with MP3 capability) $795

[davipt]

Originally Posted by Bora20

Does the PDC show up on the screen or is it on audible?

Audible only. Nothing on the screen. But there are several "beepers" on the car and the driver can easily "hear" which sensor is nearby - there's one beeper on the back, and one in the front left and right. No need to look at the screen to see that the front is almost hiting something when you are turned back doing reverse manouvers

Originally Posted by Bora20

Can I change the seat heating locations? HVAC control? Parked car HVAC control?

We have no seat heating (nor leather), but on the test drive we notice that there's only two buttons, each with three heating levels (a button and three leds).

Originally Posted by Bora20

Is there a users manual that I can be linked too? I am looking at purchasing a 2007+ model, but if the NAV system is only used for NAV, then I dont really need it, but if it operates similar to IDrive, then I think that it might be worth the $2900 premium it commands.

The Nav is way worth the money. Not having those seat heating, ac and other options available on the iDrive systems is an advantage, as it makes everything more simple and efficient. As I read once, "how can a BMW be still called the "ultimate driving machine" if you can't drive and operate the idrive at the same time (at least not safely)".

The Navi system provides the following features:
- Radio screen (radio has no screen at all), with radio name, RDS info, list of radio channels (for the 6 buttons), etc.
- CD and 6-CD changer screen (ok, it only says TR01 and probably CD01, not much more than that)
- iPod integration (don't have it, don't know exactly what it does)
- Navigation system *fully workable only with the knob*, which is really important when one is driving. it would be nice to have a knob near the shift gear though, like the iDrive, but the advantage of not having to worry if one has to rotate the knob, or to move the knob, or to press it, or to press the menu, or to do something else..
- integration of radio/cd/etc and navigation, via split screen (the info is shown while the navigation instructions are kept on the side of the screen)
- BTW: the X3 navigation *do* support perspective, like the iDrive system, even if BMW tells you otherwise. Just search the forum.

In conclusion: the system, even being expensive, is worth the money and much better solution than any aftermarket product. Try it. You'll want to have it.