iPhone with iOS 6 or BMW navigation - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Vector Pilot · 06-14-2012, 08:26 AM

How many will take a pass on BMW's 2K plus navigation and opt for an iPhone running Apple's iOS 6 map app?

For more info go to: http://www.apple.com/ios/ios6/maps/

Highest Regards.

kon · 06-14-2012, 09:04 AM

Both are running Tom Tom maps, in case you haven't realise

Vector Pilot · 06-14-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kon

Both are running Tom Tom maps, in case you haven't realise

I did know this, however with that being said and if everything being equal, except for the price difference, wouldn't the iPhone running iOS6 be viable alternative?
Highest Regards

LAnderson23 · 06-14-2012, 10:13 AM

If the BMW Nav runs TomTom, then why do I hear so many people complaining about how bad the routing is? I thought TomTom's were good.

kon · 06-14-2012, 10:33 AM

It all boils down to personal preference? I used portable Garmin unit all this while, and I long for the day that I have a factory OEM all in one, and finally got it in my F30. I like the clean look and no dangling cables to mess with, but I'm annoyed whenever the lady interfere with my music, so voice guidance is permanently off - never have this problem with standalone unit, I get both

Vector Pilot · 06-14-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LAnderson23

If the BMW Nav runs TomTom, then why do I hear so many people complaining about how bad the routing is? I thought TomTom's were good.

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Originally Posted by LAnderson23

If the BMW Nav runs TomTom, then why do I hear so many people complaining about how bad the routing is? I thought TomTom's were good.

Good points made. I currently have iDrive-Nav and I was planning to order it again. However when hearing about the new iOS6 iPhone, coming this fall featuring turn by turn command for $199.00 as oppose to BMW's new and improved 609 nav for $2,150.00 it made me stop and reconsider the option.
Regarding routing issues my current BMW nav has been at times less than steller.
With that being said, I'm open to other opinions
Highest Regards

jacobm · 06-14-2012, 11:42 AM

I'm running the developer beta of iOS 6 and I must say I'm really impressed with the turn-by-turn navigation. That, plus Siri improvements (and the promise that BMW and others will support Siri) makes the iPhone a pretty compelling alternative to iDrive navigation.

For me, it's all about integration. If I could cleanly mount an iPhone or iPad into my dash, I'd be all about it. In reality, using a 3rd party device is usually a mess of cables, mounts, etc.. I always opt for factory/integrated hardware because I'm uptight about that stuff.

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Mrcarcrazy · 06-14-2012, 01:58 PM

Nave comes with other stuff...so I'll keep my factory Nav.

As mentioned earlier in thread, it's clean, no wires, etc....

clarence · 06-14-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LAnderson23

If the BMW Nav runs TomTom, then why do I hear so many people complaining about how bad the routing is? I thought TomTom's were good.

Strictly speaking they both run Teleatlas maps, which is owned by TomTom.
Routing has nothing to do with the maps.

ric124 · 06-14-2012, 04:06 PM

If you looking at BMW Nav as just navigation then you are looking at it all wrong. Its all about what else comes with it. Do some research as BMW does not lay stuff out in simple black and white. Package might say Nav & HUD but the list of features is about 10x longer than that.

Vector Pilot · 06-14-2012, 07:44 PM

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If you looking at BMW Nav as just navigation then you are looking at it all wrong. Its all about what else comes with it. Do some research as BMW does not lay stuff out in simple black and white. Package might say Nav & HUD but the list of features is about 10x longer than that.

Point well taken. Currently I have iDrive with navigation and well aware of all it's features. Researching BMW's new and improved nav and cross referencing it to Apple's iOS6 navigation app, which will offer turn-by-turn voice command plus countless other features, there seems to be a lot similarities for a fraction of the price. To be clear I too agree BMW offers an outstanding product but I'm weighing all my options.

http://www.apple.com/ios/ios6/maps/

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Balzz · 06-16-2012, 11:09 AM

Just noticed that messages works with idrive on ios 6!

arnsbrae · 06-16-2012, 01:13 PM

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Just noticed that messages works with idrive on ios 6!

Now that IS interesting.

LAnderson23 · 06-16-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Balzz

Just noticed that messages works with idrive on ios 6!

Can you elaborate on this?

huskercubfan · 06-16-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LAnderson23

Can you elaborate on this?

Text messages and emails will come through your iDrive if bluetoothed.

LAnderson23 · 06-16-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by huskercubfan

Text messages and emails will come through your iDrive if bluetoothed.

I'm assuming this only applies if you have BMW Apps/Enhanced BT?

huskercubfan · 06-17-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LAnderson23

I'm assuming this only applies if you have BMW Apps/Enhanced BT?

Enhanced bluetooth, yes. BMW Apps shouldn't be a requirement from what I know.

CESIUM · 06-17-2012, 02:54 PM

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Just noticed that messages works with idrive on ios 6!

Can you elaborate on this?

This always worked for me ios5 with my 4s. Siri works really well, I don't have enhanced BT or BMW apps.

Balzz · 06-17-2012, 03:28 PM

Really? I wasn't able to read messages on the idrive screen until 6.

Balzz · 06-17-2012, 03:31 PM

Hang on Siri works really well? Now you're just making things up. Lol

Cfichman · 06-18-2012, 02:01 AM

don't you have to get nav to get bmw apps/ bluetooth? i literally called my sa today to tell him remove tech package with io6 being announced.

funkahdafi · 06-18-2012, 06:38 AM

You guys shouldn't mix up map data and the navigation application. While both systems use the same map data (provided by TomTom owned Teleatlas), the rest is completely different. The presentation of the maps, the way routes are calculated, all this sits on top of the raw map data. So even if both have the same raw data, you can't compare them at all.

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jacobm Newbie Drives: 2008 Acura TL Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	I'm running the developer beta of iOS 6 and I must say I'm really impressed with the turn-by-turn navigation. That, plus Siri improvements (and the promise that BMW and others will support Siri) makes the iPhone a pretty compelling alternative to iDrive navigation. For me, it's all about integration. If I could cleanly mount an iPhone or iPad into my dash, I'd be all about it. In reality, using a 3rd party device is usually a mess of cables, mounts, etc.. I always opt for factory/integrated hardware because I'm uptight about that stuff. _________________ Ordered (May 2012): 2012 Black Sapphire Metallic F30 328i Sport Line (expected June 23) Last edited by jacobm; 06-14-2012 at 11:45 AM. Reason: Thought I could update with a signature. No luck.

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Mrcarcrazy Sarcasm free with all posts. Drives: 05 Elise REV310 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Odessa, TX Posts: 440 iTrader: (0)	Nave comes with other stuff...so I'll keep my factory Nav. As mentioned earlier in thread, it's clean, no wires, etc.... Last edited by Mrcarcrazy; 06-14-2012 at 02:04 PM.

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ric124 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 335i SP 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335i Sport [5.00] 2012 Trek Mamba 29er [0.00]	If you looking at BMW Nav as just navigation then you are looking at it all wrong. Its all about what else comes with it. Do some research as BMW does not lay stuff out in simple black and white. Package might say Nav & HUD but the list of features is about 10x longer than that. __________________ Timeline: 335i Sport W/ Adaptive M suspension\| Sport Variable steering\| Technology PKG\| HK Sound PKG\| BMW apps\| BMW Assist\| Sport line hand brake grip\| M Performance black kidneys\|

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06-14-2012, 09:04 AM	#2
kon Lieutenant Drives: F30 316i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sillypore Posts: 402 iTrader: (0)	Both are running Tom Tom maps, in case you haven't realise

06-14-2012, 10:13 AM	#4
LAnderson23 First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 328i MG Sportline Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 363 iTrader: (0)	If the BMW Nav runs TomTom, then why do I hear so many people complaining about how bad the routing is? I thought TomTom's were good.

06-14-2012, 10:33 AM	#5
kon Lieutenant Drives: F30 316i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sillypore Posts: 402 iTrader: (0)	It all boils down to personal preference? I used portable Garmin unit all this while, and I long for the day that I have a factory OEM all in one, and finally got it in my F30. I like the clean look and no dangling cables to mess with, but I'm annoyed whenever the lady interfere with my music, so voice guidance is permanently off - never have this problem with standalone unit, I get both

06-16-2012, 11:09 AM	#12
Balzz Captain Drives: 2012 Havana F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 873 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 F30 335i [0.00]	Just noticed that messages works with idrive on ios 6!

06-17-2012, 03:28 PM	#19
Balzz Captain Drives: 2012 Havana F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 873 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 F30 335i [0.00]	Really? I wasn't able to read messages on the idrive screen until 6.

06-17-2012, 03:31 PM	#20
Balzz Captain Drives: 2012 Havana F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 873 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 F30 335i [0.00]	Hang on Siri works really well? Now you're just making things up. Lol

06-18-2012, 02:01 AM	#21
Cfichman Private First Class Drives: F30 335i AW M Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami/Orlando Posts: 101 iTrader: (0)	don't you have to get nav to get bmw apps/ bluetooth? i literally called my sa today to tell him remove tech package with io6 being announced.

06-18-2012, 06:38 AM	#22
funkahdafi Second Lieutenant Drives: Z4 (E89) sDrive 35is Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Europe, Germany, Mannheim Posts: 272 iTrader: (0)	You guys shouldn't mix up map data and the navigation application. While both systems use the same map data (provided by TomTom owned Teleatlas), the rest is completely different. The presentation of the maps, the way routes are calculated, all this sits on top of the raw map data. So even if both have the same raw data, you can't compare them at all.