Why is BMW Vague About Navagation Updates ??

[bmwcoupedriver]

Why is BMW Vague About Navigation Updates ??

I have gotten 3 different answers from 3 different people at the dealership.

A friend of mine has a Benz and they offer an automatic update program (for a price of course)

I have a 2003 330ci with navigation. Is there a new disc ? and if so, HOW do I get it ??

Joseph [driving2]

 

[aNoodle]

You should have gotten a card for NavTech (or some company sounding like that) included in your manual. They have info on ordering update discs. At least, that's how I got on their list, but maybe something changed with the 3.0? Look at your disc for the company name and go to their website.

 

[bmwcoupedriver]

The website tells me to "see my BMW dealership"

Joseph

 

[epj3]

The website tells me to "see my BMW dealership"

Joseph

Don't waste time talking to the service manager. Service mangers don't know SHIT about cars - trust me. None of them do - or else they wouldn't be a service manager.

Talk to the guy in the parts department - or ask one of the dealer themselves to call into BMWNA and find out for you. If they don't, tell them that's fine - and that you're just going to go look for an audi for your wife becuase they provide update information, or something like that. Scare 'em.

 

[TheBry]

I ordered a new 2004-2 navigation DVD direct from NavTech a few months ago. Had to call them to place the order. They were backlogged for about five weeks. I made the same mistake you did and asked the dealer for the latest -- they didn't know what the hell they were doing. As a last resort, I looked on the inside of the DVD jewel case that my original one came in and found a phone number for NavTech. If you do order, be prepared to pay a premium... they're not cheap. Mine was over $150.

 

[TheBry]

And... for what it's worth... NavTech is actually spelled NAVTEQ

 

[bmwcoupedriver]

I went to NAVTEQ's website and (after putting in my information) this is the information it gave me:

New updates for your BMW DVD navigation system are available at your local dealer.

To find your closest dealer go to bmwusa.com

This is such BULLS*IT !!

I am rather disappointed that most other car makers are AHEAD of BMW in this area.

Joseph

 

[bmwcoupedriver]

BMW SF Finally called me back.

The price : $249.99 YIKES !!

(By the way, mine is DVD based)

 

[epj3]

BMW SF Finally called me back.

The price : $249.99 YIKES !!

(By the way, mine is DVD based)

Holy crap. Get someone to make a copy of the dvd. That's a TOTAL ripoff. You can almost buy a new nav system at best buy for that much - which plugs into a computer via USB and gets free updates.