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Huttopia

Member Since: 23 Feb 2016
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 1972

BMW forum

Hi,

Looking at a 2001 E38 7 series BMW imported from Japan. The satnav is the old disc system. I'm doubting it is as simple as buying a GB disc and swapping it out. Anyway, can anyone on here recommend a BMW forum, the ones I've seen look little used / out of date.

Many thanks,

Huttopia

31st Jan 2018 11:44am

rockster57

Member Since: 15 Nov 2014
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 937

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver

Hi, you could try

www.forum.bmw5.co.uk

There is a section for the 7 series including the E38. I used it a lot when i had both my E39’s. Found the people there very helpful and knowledgeable - pretty much like here tbh. The E38 is a beautiful car. Definitely a classic. Hope you enjoy

31st Jan 2018 1:41pm

rockster57

Member Since: 15 Nov 2014
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 937

If you swap out your satnav and still want the original factory look, the mk4 is the one to go for. Although it’s still pretty archaic to operate compared to today’s devices. If you go for the mk4 don’t get stung on eBay with an expensive paperweight like I did! If you’re not bothered about an exact standard look, there’s lots of pretty choices of devices that can give you state of the art functionality for all current in car gadgetry. You’ll find it all on the forum.

31st Jan 2018 1:48pm

Ramsay

Member Since: 30 Sep 2015
Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway
Posts: 627

1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Auto Keswick Green

MG ZT and Rover 75 used a disc based BMW sat back system. Updated discs seem horribly expensive. The system tends to develop a fault and flatten the battery by never going into suspend mode.
If you get the car I can send you a UK disc to try in it.
I think you will end up having to update the ICE anyway as radio frequencies on the radio could be different as well. 1995 Defender 110 CSW
1971 SIIA Lightweight

31st Jan 2018 2:10pm

Huttopia

Member Since: 23 Feb 2016
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 1972

Thanks all. I dropped on to the suggested BM forum and from there ended up on this site: http://www.meeknet.co.uk/e38/ which is pretty cool and a great source of information. I think it already has the Mk1V system, because the box in the boot is clearly marked DVD and it looks like only MK1Vs had a DVD. That makes life easier as it should have European maps. The stereo will need the region changing with a navcoder apparently. Cool. Now need to decide whether to take the plunge.

31st Jan 2018 3:46pm

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