MFD2 and the Local Stealers !!

[maxamus]

well i should hopefully have it by staurday so will update the thread.

[Manu_R32]

Let us know how it goes m8 because i am also currently looking on ebay for a sat nav system from VW and this thread has helped alot! My local stealers here were asking £1800 without labour, just getting the part to Gib 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

and also make sure the Sat nav cd rom has TMC ability as the cheapest uk version doesnt have it installed ,

Very true.

only the new 2007-2008 worth approx £115 has Now finally come with the facilty. Previously tmc wasnt available on the uk version , only for europe maps only.

Actually, not quite correct.  The VW stealers didn't supply the earlier UK TMC discs, but they were always available from Bosch/Blaupunkt independent dealers, or indeed directly from TeleAtlas, at www.NavShop.com

[maxamus]

Let us know how it goes m8 because i am also currently looking on ebay for a sat nav system from VW and this thread has helped alot! My local stealers here were asking £1800 without labour, just getting the part to Gib 

Will do mate. Ye my stealers said the same. No way on this earth am i paying that much!
Dj Kolia on ebay seems to be a prefered buyer and navi55. I bought from Dj Kolia as he was doing the CD version for £389 which came with all parts (the dvd version does not come with a nav cd and the stealers want £185 for that!!!). I paid £20 P&P so all in all £409. Dj Kolia seems like a nice guy and has been in contact with me through out so far.

[Manu_R32]

Let us know how it goes m8 because i am also currently looking on ebay for a sat nav system from VW and this thread has helped alot! My local stealers here were asking £1800 without labour, just getting the part to Gib 

Will do mate. Ye my stealers said the same. No way on this earth am i paying that much!
Dj Kolia on ebay seems to be a prefered buyer and navi55. I bought from Dj Kolia as he was doing the CD version for £389 which came with all parts (the dvd version does not come with a nav cd and the stealers want £185 for that!!!). I paid £20 P&P so all in all £409. Dj Kolia seems like a nice guy and has been in contact with me through out so far.

Sounds good mate, how can i find him thou, would i just need to do a search for him on eBay, would need to make sure he can ship to Gib aswell....I need to make sure i get the DVD Version with the DVD Disc with the maps im guessing? And i really hope id be able to play music from my 6 disc changer ifnot i will fall asleep on the wheel! (not really but il get bored!)

[maxamus]

Let us know how it goes m8 because i am also currently looking on ebay for a sat nav system from VW and this thread has helped alot! My local stealers here were asking £1800 without labour, just getting the part to Gib 

Will do mate. Ye my stealers said the same. No way on this earth am i paying that much!
Dj Kolia on ebay seems to be a prefered buyer and navi55. I bought from Dj Kolia as he was doing the CD version for £389 which came with all parts (the dvd version does not come with a nav cd and the stealers want £185 for that!!!). I paid £20 P&P so all in all £409. Dj Kolia seems like a nice guy and has been in contact with me through out so far.

Sounds good mate, how can i find him thou, would i just need to do a search for him on eBay, would need to make sure he can ship to Gib aswell....I need to make sure i get the DVD Version with the DVD Disc with the maps im guessing? And i really hope id be able to play music from my 6 disc changer ifnot i will fall asleep on the wheel! (not really but il get bored!)

- how can i find him thou? He has a shop on ebay. Here is the direct link to the DVD version of MFD2 which costs £399 in his shop:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DVD-VW-MFD2-MFD-2-SAT-NAV-GOLF-PASSAT-TOURAN-GPS-RNS_W0QQitemZ260125461683QQihZ016QQcategoryZ75327QQcmdZViewItem

- .....with the DVD Disc with the maps im guessing? He does not supply the DVD disk. He supplies EVERYTHING else needed but the DVD. I rang the local stealers and they said the Sat Nav DVD is £185 (CD version is £105 but this wount work in the DVD MFD2). This is why i opted for the CD version of MFD2!!!!

- ....And i really hope id be able to play music from my 6 disc changer. Not sure thats possible while the sat nav dvd is operational. Someone correct me if im wrong.?!?!

[DaveN]

With the 6 CD changer plugged in you should be able to use it. The restriction is you cant use the UNIT DVD/CD slot while using navigation. The software uses the DVD in the slot rather then loading it all up.

So you should be able to use the changer as long as you dont have an ipod adapter on the same interface.

Dave N

[maxamus]

Update:

Got the unit from Dj Kolia of ebay. Arrived on time and well packed. Everything was included in the package. Dj Kolia i would recommend!
I've installed it and it looks fab! Sound quality is way better than the RCD300!!!!

I need to move the GPS antenna to anotehr location (currently hidden inthe central console) because im not gettinga GPS fix.
What are some gd locations to put it so it is hidden and out the way?

[GTI CV7]

What are some gd locations to put it so it is hidden and out the way?

The guy who fitted my Nav unit pulled the instrument cluster out and stuck the GPS aerial on top of the steering column. The guy said it can 'see through' foam and glass, but not metal. It works perfectly... never missed a beat!

Dave

[maxamus]

what if i stuck it in the glove box?