Can someone tell me why the 2005 Nav system that I bought brand new in my 2005 R53 cost 1500 when I put it on and when it has finally broken down the dealer wants $4000 to replace it???? I miss my english girlfriend telling me to make a "U" turn. How can I replace it reasonably. I have read that there is a new nav system $1750 with something that is called mini connect. Anyone have a suggestion--I live in US/Mississippi -- no local dealer.

 

If your nav reader/brain died, it's as simple (if not cheap) as replacing the unit under the passenger seat. You should be able to find a used one at a wrecking yard for FAR less than $4K.
Note that if you bought all the parts that go into a car separately, even without labor, they would cost far more than the entire vehicle.

 

http://www.bimmernav.com/store/catal...77245229969949

Way cheaper...

 

The original problem was that the disc would not quit spinning and this basically kept running down my battery. Thank you very much for your very helpful post!!!!!!!!

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