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      07-01-2021, 11:54 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by Beast27 View Post
These are all good questions and part of my research.

If you just want Carplay - you probably could go with a bimmertech MMI interface that can be installed for approx $600 USD (part only). It leverages your same screen and navigation system.

If you want a bigger pop up screen - I see manufacturers making 12.3 inch large screens however those look pretty big to me.

INAV is a good choice too, which is what I did have, it was a 10.25 touchscreen, with carplay included. I did find some of the switching between carplay and regular usage a little different but still a very good option that I know others on the forum found worked well.

If you want bimmertech MMI you can go with generic without paying double or even more the cost, there is huge post on F30 about all those boxes, how to install, version and firmware upgrades. I have one of those in my X5 and it is ok, totally does the job, but doesn't pass wife test. So I am looking for something OEM, if those guys have figure it out, I will totally spend the extra to make the wife happy.
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