Retrofitting iDrive
- Thread starter BeardyJon
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The iDrive system is actually really good. It still seems modern when compared with similar offerings from Audi and Porsche. I prefer the CIC system to the NBT system in newer cars. The nav works really well, it's the only built-in nav system that I've thought that about, most other cars I just use my phone as a sat-nav.
It's not something worth retrofitting as the cost is huge to do a proper job. Just spent a little more and get one with it already fitted.
It's not something worth retrofitting as the cost is huge to do a proper job. Just spent a little more and get one with it already fitted.
Yeah pretty much what R.E92 said.
Also, there's something about a BMW that has it that gives it an extra bit of class. Without it, you could be in any other car. Plus the idrive is more than the satnav. It's connecting my phone and using the interface to control my music, it's got extra options for tweaking the car, and I like the car info screens.
So many of the 20i models have so few optional extras specced. Might be a long wait for the right one!
I did see a fully loaded 20i for £15k but it sold yesterday before I could get in there. There are quite a few on the market at £12k without the iDrive but with pretty much everything else, so even if it cost £1500, there'd still be a saving to be made.
Also, there's something about a BMW that has it that gives it an extra bit of class. Without it, you could be in any other car. Plus the idrive is more than the satnav. It's connecting my phone and using the interface to control my music, it's got extra options for tweaking the car, and I like the car info screens.
So many of the 20i models have so few optional extras specced. Might be a long wait for the right one!
I did see a fully loaded 20i for £15k but it sold yesterday before I could get in there. There are quite a few on the market at £12k without the iDrive but with pretty much everything else, so even if it cost £1500, there'd still be a saving to be made.
lordgrover
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Not done so myself, but this looks reasonable - anyone know if that's true?
http://www.bmwnavi.co.uk/
http://www.bmwnavi.co.uk/
Good price, go for it. I have done this through third party dealers like this site. No problems at all just make sure you give them the right VIN number as it will be licensed and locked to your vehicle (stops you giving it to your mates for free) and get the right version for your SatNav.lordgrover said:
Do not pay BMW's prices..
mcbutler said:
Just a heads up chaps but discussion of non-bmw sat nav updates are against forum rules ! I'm guessing the forum got some s**t from BMW :?
metal licker said:
Please don't discuss non-official nav updates, thanks.
No problem
I can see my satnav data was about 3 years out of date when it was new.
And won't let me put in the last digits of a post code, so still need the free stuff on phone to get me anywhere accurately.
But wouldn't have bought the zed without iDrive. It's just part of the experience and enjoyment of the car.
Without they seem a bit dull.
And won't let me put in the last digits of a post code, so still need the free stuff on phone to get me anywhere accurately.
But wouldn't have bought the zed without iDrive. It's just part of the experience and enjoyment of the car.
Without they seem a bit dull.
SteveSmith
Active member
I'd personally wait for one to come up with it. I can't imagine a retrofit would be easy.
Personally, if I was to do it again I'd wait for one with memory seats and upgraded audio.
Personally, if I was to do it again I'd wait for one with memory seats and upgraded audio.
Updates each year or two aren't a critical feature in my opinion .
They don't often move towns and cities - its mainly new housing estates that require the additions.
The sat Nav often shows me driving through fields down the A1 but it soon corrects itself. Full post codes are useful tho. My advice is wait until well outdated , then consider a re install but at which time you will also be considering a change of car!
They don't often move towns and cities - its mainly new housing estates that require the additions.
The sat Nav often shows me driving through fields down the A1 but it soon corrects itself. Full post codes are useful tho. My advice is wait until well outdated , then consider a re install but at which time you will also be considering a change of car!