2007 Navigation Traffic and Weather

tomswift · 07-10-2006, 09:54 PM

Has anyone heard anything about 2007 Navigation systems including live traffic and weather? I think there may be a sales planning document but I cannot find it.

I just placed an order for a 335i. Straight MSRP no MACO.

Tom

Agni · 07-10-2006, 09:57 PM

That would be cool, i remember at an autoshow BMW showed iDrive with scenic route or something. Where you can program an nice scenic route via your home pc and beam it to your Bimmer via the internet.

MoreCowbell · 07-10-2006, 09:59 PM

The rumor is that NAV will have traffic updates, yes.

Frosty · 07-10-2006, 10:10 PM

...orderd mine with navi too... weather too...hmmm.

Soon we will not have to have windows in these cars, just a lcd panel LOL

~Frost

"active steering is evil"

JSpira · 07-10-2006, 10:54 PM

Well, BMW NA did decide to use the TMC system so it has to show up sooner or later.

Gripster · 07-10-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

Well, BMW NA did decide to use the TMC system so it has to show up sooner or later.

Do you think it can be retrofitted? I would LOVE this feature.

Scarabeo · 07-11-2006, 12:12 AM

We have the TMC feature in Europe - I understand that it is just starting up in a few cities in the US...I am an American and it never ceases to amaze me how far behind we are in some technologies...we can put a man on the moon but a system as simple as TMC.....go figure.

Agni · 07-11-2006, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarabeo

We have the TMC feature in Europe - I understand that it is just starting up in a few cities in the US...I am an American and it never ceases to amaze me how far behind we are in some technologies...we can put a man on the moon but a system as simple as TMC.....go figure.

I dont see why it would be difficult to have it, Acura has it so do other makers, Tom Tom has it also it uses your cell phones bluetooth to connect to internet.

Scarabeo · 07-11-2006, 02:21 AM

All of the GPS units have it - correct, but you have to have the infrastructure on the ground that transmits the info to the units via RDS.....

croaker · 07-11-2006, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarabeo

All of the GPS units have it - correct, but you have to have the infrastructure on the ground that transmits the info to the units via RDS.....

That is what I thought. If you read the DVD case for it says that traffic at least is included on the disk. I can't remember if weather is on there.

I'd be happy if I could display Airports and other areas of interest without needing to look up and plug in the address. I have a European DVD by the way.

ALPINE6SPD · 07-11-2006, 02:27 PM

Its coming on the coupe thats why the nave is 2100 instead of the 2000 it is on the sedan. I doubt we can update ours for any resonable money either. It doesnt matter in NJ anyways because all major roads would be red all the time.

Gripster · 07-11-2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

Its coming on the coupe thats why the nave is 2100 instead of the 2000 it is on the sedan. I doubt we can update ours for any resonable money either. It doesnt matter in NJ anyways because all major roads would be red all the time.

Do you think it would take more than software to update? Surely it's just a matter of getting the NAV to 'talk' to the cell phone for updates. Given that all are integrated through i-Drive I was thinking it would be a simple matter of updating the OS. Non?

Brett · 07-11-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

Its coming on the coupe thats why the nave is 2100 instead of the 2000 it is on the sedan. I doubt we can update ours for any resonable money either. It doesnt matter in NJ anyways because all major roads would be red all the time.

I don't believe thats the reason. It should just be a software upgrade. Technically, E90s should already have all the hardware to do this as well. Now convincing them to upgrade the software would be a battle...

-Brett

ALPINE6SPD · 07-11-2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Brett

I don't believe thats the reason. It should just be a software upgrade. Technically, E90s should already have all the hardware to do this as well. Now convincing them to upgrade the software would be a battle...

-Brett

I am not sure to tell you the truth. Usually anything that has to do with an update or a computer in a BMW becomes very pricey. We will just have to wait and see.

Brett · 07-12-2006, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

I am not sure to tell you the truth. Usually anything that has to do with an update or a computer in a BMW becomes very pricey. We will just have to wait and see.

How is different from when they added MP3 to the idrive?

Did they charge extra for it? No. Was it a pain in the butt to get the upgrade? Heck yeah.

I am not suggesting they will upgrade older E90s, just that technically its possible.

-Brett

Frosty · 07-12-2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

Its coming on the coupe thats why the nave is 2100 instead of the 2000 it is on the sedan. I doubt we can update ours for any resonable money either. It doesnt matter in NJ anyways because all major roads would be red all the time.

...LOL!! totally, oh look the GPP in NJ is red during my commute ha ha

~Frost

335I talian Stallion NJ · 07-12-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

...LOL!! totally, oh look the GPP in NJ is red during my commute ha ha

~Frost

Damn 46 and 3, damn route 4!!! Ahh but I would never leave NJ!!!

Frosty · 07-12-2006, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 335I talian Stallion NJ

Damn 46 and 3, damn route 4!!! Ahh but I would never leave NJ!!!

LOL agreed!!....(I meant GSP), 287, Rt4, Rt23, Rt46, Rt4... all will be red. I love to do 'touring' to place i hav enever been in my car so the Navi will be awesome for that stuff... new england etc.

I do a 287-87(NY)-59(NY) drive every workday.... I am VERY fortunate to skirt alot of hte very evil traffic... At least the E92 looks good standing in traffic and has a great stereo (so I hear)

ItalStal did you place your order for your E92?

~Frost

335I talian Stallion NJ · 07-12-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

LOL agreed!!....(I meant GSP), 287, Rt4, Rt23, Rt46, Rt4... all will be red. I love to do 'touring' to place i hav enever been in my car so the Navi will be awesome for that stuff... new england etc.

I do a 287-87(NY)-59(NY) drive every workday.... I am VERY fortunate to skirt alot of hte very evil traffic... At least the E92 looks good standing in traffic and has a great stereo (so I hear)

ItalStal did you place your order for your E92?

~Frost

Frost, Nah I'm still waiting to hear from Paul Miller!!! I called about a month ago and they said that they didn't forget about me and would be contacting me once they got some info.... I might call again when I get back from Florida in a week.

PS. My dad's company is on 59 in Monsey, NY!

KennyVendetta · 07-12-2006, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tomswift

Has anyone heard anything about 2007 Navigation systems including live traffic and weather? I think there may be a sales planning document but I cannot find it.

I just placed an order for a 335i. Straight MSRP no MACO.

Tom

Can you share with us what options you picked and your total price?

tomswift · 07-12-2006, 12:50 PM

Sure... 335i, steptronic, active steering, navigation, premium pkg, power read sunshade, metalic (monaco blue), beige leather, light poplar wood, heated front seats, distance control, comfort access, floormats. I think that's the list.

Tom

tomswift · 07-12-2006, 12:51 PM

sorry.. Price about $50K plus tax, registration, (no MACO).

tom

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Agni First Lieutenant 116 Rep 372 Posts Drives: F36 435i M Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	That would be cool, i remember at an autoshow BMW showed iDrive with scenic route or something. Where you can program an nice scenic route via your home pc and beam it to your Bimmer via the internet.
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Frosty Colonel 780 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	...orderd mine with navi too... weather too...hmmm. Soon we will not have to have windows in these cars, just a lcd panel LOL ~Frost "active steering is evil"
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Scarabeo Private First Class 5 Rep 172 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Milan, Italy iTrader: (0)	We have the TMC feature in Europe - I understand that it is just starting up in a few cities in the US...I am an American and it never ceases to amaze me how far behind we are in some technologies...we can put a man on the moon but a system as simple as TMC.....go figure.
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Scarabeo Private First Class 5 Rep 172 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Milan, Italy iTrader: (0)	All of the GPS units have it - correct, but you have to have the infrastructure on the ground that transmits the info to the units via RDS.....
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