Lack of NAV workaround?

Blu Yea · 01-08-2012, 03:16 PM

HI all, looking at a 35i which has everything i want except NAV. My understanding is that the NAV has good iPhone integration. This car does have the Premium package, premium sound and ipod-USB adapter. It does not have the specified "Smart Phone" integration that i can tell. (dealer is in another state) I can do without the NAV if i can integrate my iPhone somehow.
Appreciate your solutions.

az34 · 01-08-2012, 03:35 PM

I use to travel a lot and for me the nav system is a must,and it comes whit the idrive which is now very user freindly,

jparnes1 · 01-09-2012, 12:23 PM

Get a cradle for your iPhone so you can mount in a visible area and use the nav feature on the phone.

mstevens · 01-10-2012, 02:31 PM

Honestly, the BMW nav system has always been much more functional than add-on dedicated nav systems or smartphones. I won't buy a BMW without integrated navigation.

az34 · 01-10-2012, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstevens

Honestly, the BMW nav system has always been much more functional than add-on dedicated nav systems or smartphones. I won't buy a BMW without integrated navigation.

+1

01-08-2012, 03:16 PM	#1
Blu Yea Jimi Fan 0 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2011 35i DSB - Walnut Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Simi Valley, Calif iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Z4 35i [8.00]	Lack of NAV workaround? HI all, looking at a 35i which has everything i want except NAV. My understanding is that the NAV has good iPhone integration. This car does have the Premium package, premium sound and ipod-USB adapter. It does not have the specified "Smart Phone" integration that i can tell. (dealer is in another state) I can do without the NAV if i can integrate my iPhone somehow. Appreciate your solutions.
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01-08-2012, 03:35 PM	#2
az34 Major 54 Rep 1,014 Posts Drives: 2009 z4sdrive35i 2008 x5 3.0i Join Date: May 2011 Location: montréal iTrader: (0)	I use to travel a lot and for me the nav system is a must,and it comes whit the idrive which is now very user freindly,
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01-09-2012, 12:23 PM	#3
jparnes1 Colonel 243 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Get a cradle for your iPhone so you can mount in a visible area and use the nav feature on the phone. __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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