[thrud]

I already have a NUVI 250, so it'll be interesting to see whether the same fitting kit works and whether they'll install it separately.

Paul

[Hat]

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Garmin are far better than tom tom

in what ways mike? i've never owned anything than my current tomtom so i've nothing to compare in real terms but any reports i've read always give tomtom the edge in terms of user friendliness & functionality

[mikeythemini]

mapping errors - many people ring me saying they are lost when coming to the shop - always tom tom owners

[TFA]

So far, I am heartily UNimpressed...
"Tweaks" in the display are not worth the dealer uptick. I can customize the startup display on my Gamin Nuvi 350 - in fact, my cat is who appears to greet me on startup...
Were it integrated into the sound system, so that it would mute the radio, THAT would be useful, but I see no reason at all to pay extra for the paltry "customized features" I read about here.
I had the OEM unit in my first MINI, and decided that there was just far too much upside to having a portable, so my second has the chrono pack there instead.

I DO like my Nuvi - best thing about it is how perfectly compact it is. That is why I bought it over all the others that I have used and researched (and that's a LOT of 'em!)
it's got plenty wrong with it too, but plenty that is very good.

For an incredibly simple, nearly invisible, no damage to or taking apart of the dash, cost-free installation idea, check my post here:
(See "My preferred way", as I offer two sub-second alternatives...)
North American Motoring - View Single Post - Mounts for GPS

[Bmx 777]

I have a nuvi 300 installed in my car, where can I download the mini vehicle for mine?

[Japper]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

No idea, can't imagine they could charge more than hours worth of labour.

According to this BMW Installation guide it's 1/2hrs labour, but looks a piece of cake to do yourself.

[Japper]

Oops, won't upload because it's too large a file

[Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by TFA (original)

For an incredibly simple, nearly invisible, no damage to or taking apart of the dash, cost-free installation idea, check my post here:
(See "My preferred way", as I offer two sub-second alternatives...)
North American Motoring - View Single Post - Mounts for GPS

That's exactly what I do, you can also make sure the wire is tucked under away from feet if you reach behind above where you legs go there's a piece of plastic you can "clip" the wire too.

Very neat.

[porkpie]

mikey

I don't suppose there is anyway of integrating the MFSW with the new Mini Portable Navigation?

[thrud]

Just asked the dealer about this. They said it should be available in a couple of months, and adapters will be available to enable other Garmin models to be fitted. So existing Garmin owners (like myself) should be OK.

They also confirmed approx £1500 fitted for the stage 1 Works kit.

Paul

[Japper]

According to the BMW official Pdf installation guide the part nubers listed for this kit are:

65 90 0 429 056
65 90 0 429 058

I don't know whether one is LH drive and the other RH drive or what, but dealer said the later one is listed at £521.00 retail and the first no. isn't available. Don't know what the second one is either ( i.e. fitted / not fitted, LH / RH or just plain wrong ! )

Paul,

Any chance of clearing up when this kit will be available for UK market and which number is correct ?.

C.

[Japper]

Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original)

According to the BMW official Pdf installation guide the part nubers listed for this kit are:

65 90 0 429 056
65 90 0 429 058


C.

Confirmation from dealer that part no. 65 90 0 429 058 is indeed the correct part no. and the retail price inc VAT but not fitting is.................................£521.39

They list the same Garmin 360T with windscreen mount at £379.00, so nearly £150 premium to bin the suction mount and cigarette power socket and manufacture the rev counter mount.

Neat installation..............................stealer price tag.

[Japper]

Update:

This is now available to order. The price has been reconfirmed at £449.00 inc. VAT. But a certain dealer has quoted me £371.00

Might just go for this option now.

[rec]

i got one of these going in my car in the next couple of days...

but then, I kinda work for Garmin, so I get all these things free :P

[rec]

here's 2 really crappy pictures for ya, my MINI GPS turned up on my desk today.

[Japper]

Thanks rec,

Don't suppose you can get these cheap

[rec]

umm... nope :P

the icons are R56's too which is cool
the options for MINI's are:
Silver with black roof
Silver with UJ roof and white bonnet stripes
Blue with white roof and white bonnet stripes
Red with chequered roof and white bonnet stripes
White with black roof
Yellow with black roof

:]

[rec]

weeell, i had a go fitting it... it's easy peasy until i found out the instructions that are on Motoringfile are the wrong ones and are labelled up as R56 when they're actually R53 instructions.

not happy after taking my car apart only to have to put it all back together again ! GRRRR

[DerekH]

Hi Mikey in what way do you find they are better ie tracking and road accuracy, and not letting you down , i have no system good to get opinion of man in the trade.

[rec]

ok, i have the correct documentation, and the location of the elusive X9002 plug, and aim to get this installed tonight. Pictures will be added later :]