Alpine SatNav anyone? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

hank · 28th January 2001, 16:36

Unless the European models are radically different you won't be able to use the Alpine because it will require you to replace the head unit which controls most things electronic in the car. If you use a phone, it will not be integrated unless the new head unit provides such features, you will not be able to use the voice activation unit that you've seen much discussion on this board around.

Certainly, the steering wheel controls will be extremely difficult to integrate into a new head unit and I've heard, but not verified that many other electronic pleasentries are rendered inoperable when the head unit is replaced, i.e., all computer associated features.

We are all there with you in wanting to spend the money and the time to replace the entire sound system, including NAV but live in fear of loosing much more than we would gain.

Alan N · 29th January 2001, 01:37

Hi,
I'm collecting my M5 tomorrow

(in England) and just wondered, has anyone had any experience with having the Alpine SatNav fitted to their M5?
I have a unit that came out of my previous car and was wondering if it fitted ok/what it looked like etc.

Thanks!

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Alan
01 Carbon Black M5
Ultima Spyder (serious fun!)

Alan N · 29th January 2001, 08:32

Thanks Hank, I hadn't thought of this!
Over here, the BMW SatNav is a £2750 option and my car doesn't have it.
I'm not too bothered, I'll fit the existing Alpine unit to my G/F's Golf, she'll love it!

I'd much rather all that technology works!

A bit crafty of BMW though, as in if you want SaTNav, you only have one choice!

Alan (counting the hours now)