A question about the F30 UK Head-Up Display

cliftonbarber · 03-12-2014, 03:02 PM

Would appreciate if anyone who has HUD help me on my order..

I am trying to finalise my options and the HUD looks amazing with the navigation instructions.

I know in the UK HUD is a standalone option, so if I select HUD, will I get navigation instructions?

My local dealer insists I have to add other navigation packages...the cars they have has no HUD, so I am not that convinced, he may be cross selling....I do not want to add other navigation packages, which is so expensive....

Has anyone in the UK order just the HUD and able to get navigation?

If £800 is just to display speed data and no navigation I will not consider it....

Thanks.

Steven1077 · 03-12-2014, 03:13 PM

Well I'm pretty sure you need to add some kind of nav package to get head-up to show nav features

mcli · 03-12-2014, 08:51 PM

The navigation package include the GPS, map database, and audio for navigation.
The HUD is simply a driver oriented visual display.

tl;dr - yes, you need nav.

Mattt1 · 03-13-2014, 04:53 AM

The HUD also displays Speed Limit Info, if you have that option.

It doesn't give you anything extra, it just projects onto the screen the features you have selected.

carzaddict · 03-13-2014, 08:48 AM

HUD doesnt give you anything more than the iDrive or cluster panel gives.

all it does is saves you from having to move your eyes around.

is it worth it? nah

traabil · 03-13-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by carzaddict

HUD doesnt give you anything more than the iDrive or cluster panel gives.

all it does is saves you from having to move your eyes around.

is it worth it? nah

Is it worth it? Most def

Feanor · 03-13-2014, 12:41 PM

HUD is awesome - and because I wanted HUD mine is the first car I've had with built-in satnav.

The satnav is overpriced, clunky, and generally not up to the standard I'd expect for the cost. But equally, even if you could have satnav instructions on the HUD, it's not clear enough to replace an actual display showing you a map. The HUD is great for quickly checking when your next junction is or whatever but for complex junctions and roundabouts it's no use; the graphics are too simplistic (unless it's had a MAJOR update in the last 18 months).

cliftonbarber · 03-13-2014, 06:17 PM

Thanks for everyone's advice, I think I will skip the HUD and look for after market cheap solutions...

Feanor · 03-14-2014, 01:46 AM

Aye - the garmin one is meant to be good.

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cliftonbarber Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW F30 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	A question about the F30 UK Head-Up Display Would appreciate if anyone who has HUD help me on my order.. I am trying to finalise my options and the HUD looks amazing with the navigation instructions. I know in the UK HUD is a standalone option, so if I select HUD, will I get navigation instructions? My local dealer insists I have to add other navigation packages...the cars they have has no HUD, so I am not that convinced, he may be cross selling....I do not want to add other navigation packages, which is so expensive.... Has anyone in the UK order just the HUD and able to get navigation? If £800 is just to display speed data and no navigation I will not consider it.... Thanks.
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Steven1077 Lieutenant Colonel 240 Rep 1,756 Posts Drives: M140i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: London England iTrader: (0)	Well I'm pretty sure you need to add some kind of nav package to get head-up to show nav features
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mcli _________ 16 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2014 335i 6mt Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (2)	The navigation package include the GPS, map database, and audio for navigation. The HUD is simply a driver oriented visual display. tl;dr - yes, you need nav.
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Mattt1 Lieutenant 81 Rep 568 Posts Drives: 335d xDrive Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lincs iTrader: (0)	The HUD also displays Speed Limit Info, if you have that option. It doesn't give you anything extra, it just projects onto the screen the features you have selected.
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carzaddict Lieutenant Colonel 158 Rep 1,573 Posts Drives: 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	HUD doesnt give you anything more than the iDrive or cluster panel gives. all it does is saves you from having to move your eyes around. is it worth it? nah __________________ 2015i Cadillac Escalade ESV
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Feanor Lieutenant 61 Rep 444 Posts Drives: BMW F30 320d Luxury 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	HUD is awesome - and because I wanted HUD mine is the first car I've had with built-in satnav. The satnav is overpriced, clunky, and generally not up to the standard I'd expect for the cost. But equally, even if you could have satnav instructions on the HUD, it's not clear enough to replace an actual display showing you a map. The HUD is great for quickly checking when your next junction is or whatever but for complex junctions and roundabouts it's no use; the graphics are too simplistic (unless it's had a MAJOR update in the last 18 months).
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cliftonbarber Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW F30 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for everyone's advice, I think I will skip the HUD and look for after market cheap solutions...
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Feanor Lieutenant 61 Rep 444 Posts Drives: BMW F30 320d Luxury 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Aye - the garmin one is meant to be good.
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