2010 X5d iDrive NAV INaccuracy

[ard]

Originally Posted by Penguin

I believe they are distributed on DVDs and CDs on an annual basis, Unfortunately, the updates cost $199. As with most things BMW, it is over-priced, but I doubt BMW will lower the price.

They are generally available through the internet for about $199 less than that.... if you are so inclined.

Porsche maps are $329 for the newest ****CD*** set... yes, CD.

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[XXX555]

I checked the NavTeq website and there are no updates available for 2009 or 2010 X5's.

When I entered my home street address, it was correct on that website. So much for my four week old truck nav being up to date...

This is my 10th NAV (guess) and it is the best in all other respects except accuracy.

[jayjay_dee]

Originally Posted by Armand

I don't believe you can save search criteria to a memory button. It won't let me do it. The only thing you can save is a destination. If you have been able to do it, please let me know how.

yes you can, took me three tries to finally save it to button #6...

try again...

[jaaX3]

Originally Posted by AlexK

2010 X5's already have the newest available maps (I believe it's 2009.2 version), I doubt there will be any newer versions for the next few months. And these maps are based on TeleAtlas data, not Navteq (like in teh past).

Correct, no more NavTeq for the new iDrive nav system. It's now that other company.

[XXX555]

Originally Posted by AlexK

2010 X5's already have the newest available maps (I believe it's 2009.2 version), I doubt there will be any newer versions for the next few months. And these maps are based on TeleAtlas data, not Navteq (like in teh past).

Thanks, I just submitted the changes tothe TeleAtlas website...

[Diesel Esq]

I have three vehicles each with Nav from three different manufacturers. The 2010 X5d nav is the easiest to enter and easiest to use of the three (others are Acura and Toyota). I also have two moveable/portable Garmin devices. However, the accuracy of the maps and directions in the 2010 x5d is the worst of the five units, by a long shot. It regularly tells me to turn right when it should say left (big problem). The most common one is for a slight curve in a road to call for "a right turn followed by a sharp left turn". Frustrating. I fear some idiot will drive off of a blind cliff following the wrong directions on this thing. Somehow we need to send BMW and TeleAtlas a strong message.

[jaaX3]

I have voice turned off. And yes, I can understand why someone wouldn't want voice turned off, but that's how I like it.

[E61Silver]

I find that my $250 Garmin is much better:

1) It speaks road names
2) It gives better routing

It seems crazy that a $1,900 system in a $50,000 plus car does not perform as well.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by Diesel Esq

I fear some idiot will drive off of a blind cliff following the wrong directions on this thing.

Faith in GPS sends Mercedes downstream -- Engadget

BMW Driver Alert: Your GPS Does Not Substitute For Common Sense - The Car Connection

"At the next boulder, turn right off cliff" — Autoblog