2007 530I Navigation help !

niftyhawk · 04-24-2008, 09:48 PM

All,

I am looking to purchase a pre-owned 2007 bmw 530i. I don't think it comes with navigation. Is there a way to upgrade or get Navigation on it? If so, what are the ways and costs?

Discalimer: Am a noob with BMWs ..so please dont flame me yet..

BMWFM · 04-24-2008, 10:37 PM

Good luck with your purchase. Hope you enjoy your BMW.

BTW, this is a 3 series forum. you may want to post on a 5 series forum such as

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=104

In a 3 series, Nav and idrive come generally together. No nav = no idrive = no screen = no retrofit possibility.
In a 5 series, you can have i drive without nav. You have the screen, but no idea if you can upgrade and add the nav. I doubt it though.

cooldude · 04-25-2008, 12:24 AM

you will definitely get more help in the 5er place.
you can always buy a garmin nuvi

montreal red · 04-25-2008, 12:40 AM

forget about retro fitting i-drive if thats what youre thinking... its going to cost way too much and its not worth while... just get a garmin nuvi or something ... and if you really want to make it look oem, you can always do a custom install of the nuvi unit to make it integrated within the dash.

Refujeet · 04-25-2008, 01:09 AM

It will probably be cheaper to get a 5er with the nav built in.

Check out forums.e60.net

niftyhawk · 04-25-2008, 01:26 AM

Thanks for the input guys.. This is the vehicle I am looking to purchase. I think it's a good deal.. I dont really know if premium package includes bluetooth. Also, it says it has a moon roof.. I thought all BMWs have sunroof.. What are the little options I can add technology wise on this car?

http://bmw.motorwerks.com/Preowned-I...oryId=23250163

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BMWFM Lieutenant 12 Rep 431 Posts Drives: 328xit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Good luck with your purchase. Hope you enjoy your BMW. BTW, this is a 3 series forum. you may want to post on a 5 series forum such as http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=104 In a 3 series, Nav and idrive come generally together. No nav = no idrive = no screen = no retrofit possibility. In a 5 series, you can have i drive without nav. You have the screen, but no idea if you can upgrade and add the nav. I doubt it though. __________________ F34 335i xDrive, M Sport, Alpine White, Black Dakota, Dark Burl, Dynamic Handling, Technology, Driver Assistance, Premium, Active Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Side and Top View Cameras, European Delivery, Debadged
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montreal red chris 291 Rep 12,142 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	forget about retro fitting i-drive if thats what youre thinking... its going to cost way too much and its not worth while... just get a garmin nuvi or something ... and if you really want to make it look oem, you can always do a custom install of the nuvi unit to make it integrated within the dash. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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Refujeet Lieutenant 273 Rep 443 Posts Drives: X7 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	It will probably be cheaper to get a 5er with the nav built in. Check out forums.e60.net
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niftyhawk Private First Class 29 Rep 142 Posts Drives: BMW 530xi Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input guys.. This is the vehicle I am looking to purchase. I think it's a good deal.. I dont really know if premium package includes bluetooth. Also, it says it has a moon roof.. I thought all BMWs have sunroof.. What are the little options I can add technology wise on this car? http://bmw.motorwerks.com/Preowned-I...oryId=23250163 __________________
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