BMW 3 series SatNav (factory fit) question?

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05 September 2005, 06:21 PM

Fuchsrohre

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BMW 3 series SatNav (factory fit) question?

Anyone know if these can be updated ?

Are they DVD based (eg. updateable)

or hard wired (non-updateable)

I'm referring to the e46 BMW 3 series

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05 September 2005, 07:46 PM

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As far as I know they are upgradeable...they work via a cd in the boot which can be interchanged.....on ebay you can buy cd's for various regions etc...

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05 September 2005, 09:57 PM

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Yup - DVD player in the boot, you can buy later/updated DVD's from BMW dealers (don't know how much £££ though)

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06 September 2005, 09:28 AM

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The early ones are CD based, the later ones DVD. You can upgrade the Software to make the early versions work faster, and upgrade the maps etc with later editions. However, a DVD is £199 from BMW which is a lot of money!

Have a look on ebay for cheaper copies etc.

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06 September 2005, 12:20 PM

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Yes DVD ... on my cooperS (same BMW hardware & software) the DVD goes under the passenger seat, but on a 3 series might be boot. New DVD is released every year, about 200 Euros.