Navigation Question

[Rschul]

Just bought a 04 325CI with navigation, it's missing the discs. What discs do I need?

 

[William330]

The units in the trunk often have a DVD which stores all the maps.

Ask the seller to give you the disc, perhaps they removed it for some
reason, and forgot to put it back.

They're available at the dealer, and on eBay too:

http://motors.search.ebay.com/bmw_GPS-Navigation_W0QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQsacatZ38653

After a few years, the DVD maps get out of date and you need to replace
the disc.

Note: The discs are for specific regions, such as "Northeast," so you can't just
buy any disc.

 

[Rschul]

thanks

 

[Tom]

You can also buy the whole set which includes all regions directly from Navteq.com

 

[Rschul]

The purchase from Navteq, does this include updates?

 

[Detrich]

i don't think updates are included and u have to buy a new disc each year if u want the latest maps. and, they are not cheap ($200). they also have duplication protection. i read some guys on the rx-8 forum trying to copy it and couldn't get the dvd drive to recognize it afterwards.

 

[Rschul]

Thank you