2006 E46 Coupe Upgrate to Sat Nat
2006 E46 Coupe Upgrate to Sat Nat
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RZ1

Original Poster:

4,513 posts

237 months

Tuesday 7th February 2012
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Hi All

I have a 06 320d Coupe with the standard BMW business CD, how easy is it to upgrade to the screen version?
I dont really want to have the Sat Nav as i am happy with my Tom Tom but would like to add the screen as i think it transforms the interior, is it simply a case of buying one from ebay and fitting it. If i do this can i still use the standard stereo/radio/CD changer functions or is that not possible and do i have to get the Sat nav module too?

Edited by RZ1 on Tuesday 7th February 17:16

DennisCooper

1,340 posts

202 months

Tuesday 7th February 2012
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Hi,

It's not possible to 'just' have the widescreen monitor there I'm afraid. The screen must be connected to the rest of the setup modules in order to work/function, so at minimum, you'd need

Monitor - £150-400
GPS computer - mk3 or mk4 with the mk3 perhaps around £100 and the mk4 £300-400
BM54 amplifier - around £200-250
all wiring looms - £125-175
all GPS antenna and AM/FM antenna amplifiers - £125-175

optional extras would be

Bluetooth - £175-250
Digital TV tuner - £425-600
CD Changer - £75

all prices are approximate for what you'd see on ebay, all 2nd hand 6/7+ year old modules, no warranty/guarantee. If any of these items come up in auction format, you 'might' win them at slightly lower pricing. Fitting would be extra, perhaps a day's worth of labour at a professional car audio installers, or free if you DIY.

Cheers, Dennis!



Phunk

2,102 posts

202 months

Tuesday 7th February 2012
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ooral

167 posts

253 months

Tuesday 7th February 2012
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http://www.car-vision.co.uk/bmw-navi-dvd/10233-bmw...

I have one of these in mine, works really well. If you go for it DON'T buy the conversion kit for the heater panel there, much cheaper on the 'bay.

If you are likely to use the TV function, I would recommend the upgraded aerial, I wish I had... only minor complaint.

RZ1

Original Poster:

4,513 posts

237 months

Tuesday 7th February 2012
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Thanks for the feedback chaps, looks like the BMW unit is going to be far too expensive as i dont really want to spend more then about £300-400. Will need to see what other options are available within my budget.