R50/53 NAVIGATION: YAY or NAY

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May 14, 2006 | 09:29 AM

#51

Duck360198

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From: Cincinnati, OH

FYI, I went "NAY" on my '06 purchase!

May 14, 2006 | 09:43 AM

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mikem53

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Originally Posted by thefuturequeenofnebraska

Id get a Garmin... it wont be built into the dash, but its easier to use and will be updated sooner

I agree... I bought a Garmin 5i for $330.. Works as well as the most expensive ones and can be used in multiple cars. Use the saved money for LSD and Xenons.... money better spent!

May 14, 2006 | 11:58 AM

#53

acitydweller

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From: New York City

this conjures up a feeling i get every time i read a MCS for sale ad that says fully loaded yet the car has no nav...

May 14, 2006 | 12:29 PM

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Edge

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ezra360

It sure would be nice if the screen stayed on the MINI logo instead of that lame warning screen (or dark completely if no input from the driver). Go to it after one press, to keep the lawyers happy, but if i don't want to use the nav driving around a place i already know, don't make me push another button every time i fire it up. Doesn't fit with the aesthetic of the car. IMHO.

Ezra, check the software version that you have (it's listed in the Settings screen). If you don't have SW 4-1/70, then you don't have the latest version. This version is also known as V27.

The latest version automatically accepts the legal notice for you after 4 or 5 seconds (amongst other improvements). Saves you having to hit the button ever again.

May 14, 2006 | 01:11 PM

#55

qwertmonkey

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From: A street address or space indexing system.

NAY! Save the 1,400 bucks and buy a kick *** aftermarket one! You can get so much more for your money that way.

May 14, 2006 | 01:20 PM

#56

MAJMattMason

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I have the NAV in my '06 MCSa and also own the Garmin 2720. I prefer the Garmin unit to use because it has the touch screen. But I prefer the NAV's integration with the car. Love the fact that the voice can be changed from US to UK, I keep mine set to Brit mode. It's just one more thing that adds fun to the car. Both systems are very useful, I just wish the MINI's was touch screen, not the silly dial. That gets annoying.