I think for the price of the NAV they should include sirius.

mcarlo, if you are thinking about getting it, go by your local mini dealer and look at it. In my opinion the controls are easy to jog through, but i did not get to add a destination on the NAV. However, you may feel differant. The cool factor is really high.

 

Agreed!

With the way that MINI integrated the SatNav display into the car, I'm surprised it's not standard. Thru the Nav you can set/get stuff like:

1. Daytime running lights, auto-door locks, audio settings, etc
2. Get safety messages (washer fluid low, tire pressure low, etc)
3. Make & receive calls via bluetooth connection

 

I thought this option wasn't available yet. It still isn't on the configurator at MiniUSA.com.

 

I'm not sure exactly which option you are referring too but the NAV system has been available for some time. The alarm system and sirius or the audio package are listed as not being available on MiniUSA but they are. The alarm costs 400 and it is factory installed.

My Mini went into production June 19th and I'm getting the NAV system, the audio package (which includes Sirius) and the alarm system.

 

Is there a way to see what song is playing on the other channels in your presents? My XM Commander has this, and it is a nice feature.

 

No there is not. Not with the OEM Sirius unit.

 

All that minus the bluetooth connection can be done through the steering wheel, pushing on the button at the tip of the turn signal / lights shaft

 

C'mon Bombboy, can't we all agree that turn signal/light shaft is a joke. Who can be bothered with the TAP HOLD, TAP, TAP, TAP - ooops, went too far- Start Over. TAP HOLD, TAP, TAP, TAP, TAP, TAP. :impatient

With the Nav, you can hop over the the System Status screen and see a realtime update of when your Front Brakes, Rear Brakes, Oil, Coolant, State Inspection are due.

 

if you need another push, I'm a not a mini owner (yet) but Sirius is great

my aftermarket head unit in my current ride has a very limited display, but i've never had a problem with it (no song title, just channel and genre)

i leave it on Faction almost all the time anyway (28) and sometimes switch to 29 or the techno channels

 

I know, but it's still there! :[