Just got a 2011 Cooper with Mini Connected without NAV. I was going to get a Garmin, but I can't figure out which one fits/installs the most streamlined. Can anyone recommend a good model?

P.S. Now that I have tried "Google Send to Car" function, I really wish I had gotten Mini Connected with NAV... so much simpler and seamless. My salesperson said he didn't really like the NAV because it's not touch screen and I thought he had a point. Oh well.

 

Some of the Garmin 1400 series have an adapter to plug in OBC and will tell you
oil pressure,water temp ETC. The adapter is $99 from amazon..Using
ProClip to mount.

 

CostCo has Garmin nüvi 1450LM 5" GPS w/ Lifetime Map Updates for $169.99.

They also have Garmin nüvi 1260T 3.5" GPS w/Lifetime Traffic Alerts for $89.99. Would this be too small?

I assume that I'd need a mount... any suggestion???

Or should I go with the iPhone App????

 

Here's my setup: Garmin 1490LMT (Amazon $149), EcoRoute HD (Shows all kinds of engine info on the 1490 (Amazone $99), then the Craven Speed Garmin mount to the Tach ($89).

Here's a crappy shot:

 

I have my Garmin suction cupped to the speedometer. It is attached at the ten o'clock position, so I can see the gas gage.

Dave

 

Slick idea....

 

I wish I could do that.... I have Mini Connected

 

I wish I could do that.... I have Mini Connected

 

Thad sounds pretty sweet any pics?

 

That's attached to the tach?

 

Dave

 

I have mine mounted similar to unclesam's using the Cravenspeed mount.

MINI makes a mount similar to the Cravenspeed that goes on the tach. It includes a housing to give it a little more of a finished look and includes the hardwiring parts iirc.

 

Over the weekend I installed the original Mini mount for the Mini Garmin that is sold by the dealers. Part number 65-90-2-181-627. The installation was not hard but took about 2 hours. I also bought the Mini / Garmin 1260 navigation from the dealer - cost (after discount) about $268 (tax included). While I like the product / size, I wish I bought the latest Garmin available - the Nuvi 3790LMT. Online cost about $400 and I believe it uses the same mount / power cable. A much better unit for a few more dollars. I have some pictures that I will try to to post in a few days (once I download them from my camera...)

Good luck.

Ron

 

Yep! Looks even better in person. Most people just assume the car came that way.

I was even able to use the power cable that came with the Garmin so I get my FM traffic.

 

My dealer salesman quoted my over $600 for that system which comes with 1200 series Garmin... I was like... WHAT?!

 

That sounds awesome... I should def look into that option

 

Ooohhhhh is this it?!

Craven Speed Garmin mount
http://www.cravenspeed.com/products/...ting-Kits.html

And it works with 1490? (not listed)
Awesome

 

That looks great buddy

 

Yep, that's it! When I ordered it I put in the comments that I have a widescreen GPS and needed a longer arm.

 

Thanks! You gotta see one in person though. Looks totally stock.