Add sat nav to a z4 that does not already have it
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I think it will be extremely expensive to retro-fit sat nav (£3k plus). It is a £2k option when a new car is ordered. If sat nav is retro-fitted, a new dash board is needed first, with all wiring, labour, re-programming, etc. You better buy one that has factory-fitted sat nav (safer and better).
ksher said:
E85 or E89 a new ndah is not required, you cut a hole in the E85 as many of us have, or replace the storage bin with the monitor on the E89
£500-£600 DIY on E85
Very expensive on E89 as idrive also need to be fitted which will have to be coded no doubt.
Yes fitted myself, DVD drive £200 (real bargin), Monitor £115, Headunit £115, Loom £60, GPS Antenna £10, Original Map £20.
PVR and DHK have also both fitted, it's not hard but takes some guts in cutting the hole
Details: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=6067&hilit=sat+nav+retrofit+srhutch#p89945
PVR and DHK have also both fitted, it's not hard but takes some guts in cutting the hole
Details: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=6067&hilit=sat+nav+retrofit+srhutch#p89945
srhutch said:Yes fitted myself, DVD drive £200 (real bargin), Monitor £115, Headunit £115, Loom £60, GPS Antenna £10, Original Map £20.
PVR and DHK have also both fitted, it's not hard but takes some guts in cutting the hole
Details: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=6067&hilit=sat+nav+retrofit+srhutch#p89945
Can you buy a new dash that has slot for fitting sat nav from BMW? Cutting the hole really needs more guts.
But OEM sat nav on E85 only provides 1 function. Sat nav with iDrive on E89 can control other car settings as well.
Just joined the forum. Looking at buying a nearly new z4 and really want satnav.
Will probably get one with satnav fitted, but I did look at some zeds without satnav and BMW now do a retrofit satnav that fits in the slot the satnav would go in. It's a touchscreen BMW unit that they fit to the stereo and speakers and has Bluetooth as well. No wires on show, all plugged to car battery.
There is a link to it on the BMW website and it looks really good in the z4.
If you don't have original sat nav, it's a great retrofit. I was told it costs about 500 pounds include fitting.
Only downside is no touch system.
I'm getting close to choosing my car. Hope to get it sorted in next couple of weeks.
Will probably get one with satnav fitted, but I did look at some zeds without satnav and BMW now do a retrofit satnav that fits in the slot the satnav would go in. It's a touchscreen BMW unit that they fit to the stereo and speakers and has Bluetooth as well. No wires on show, all plugged to car battery.
There is a link to it on the BMW website and it looks really good in the z4.
If you don't have original sat nav, it's a great retrofit. I was told it costs about 500 pounds include fitting.
Only downside is no touch system.
I'm getting close to choosing my car. Hope to get it sorted in next couple of weeks.
The retro nav is tidier than just going out and buying one but still nothing like as good as the integrated system. I'd try and find one you like with nav.
Congrats. What's the full spec?
3.0 in deep sea blue -
Ivory White Exclusive Nappa leather, Bluetooth phone prep + telematics, BMW Assist, BMW Assist online portal, Cruise control with brake function, DAB digital radio, Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors, Extended storage, Light alloy wheels V-spoke style 296 19'', Loudspeaker system BMW Business, Navigation system - BMW Professional Mul, Park Distance Control (PDC). front and r, Pure White Design Package, Seat heating, Sport automatic transmission, Sport leather steering wheel w/paddles, USB Audio Interface, Windscreen with grey shade band, Multi-function controls for s'wheel, ISOFIX Child Seat System, Headlight wash, Alarm system (Thatcham 1), Floor mats. velour, Automatic Air Conditioning
Ivory White Exclusive Nappa leather, Bluetooth phone prep + telematics, BMW Assist, BMW Assist online portal, Cruise control with brake function, DAB digital radio, Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors, Extended storage, Light alloy wheels V-spoke style 296 19'', Loudspeaker system BMW Business, Navigation system - BMW Professional Mul, Park Distance Control (PDC). front and r, Pure White Design Package, Seat heating, Sport automatic transmission, Sport leather steering wheel w/paddles, USB Audio Interface, Windscreen with grey shade band, Multi-function controls for s'wheel, ISOFIX Child Seat System, Headlight wash, Alarm system (Thatcham 1), Floor mats. velour, Automatic Air Conditioning
