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Subject: OK, Becker/HarmonKardon has about 2 dozen Traffic Pro 4771 units remaining Author: davidc (moderator) : member since December, 2003 : 10551 posts Posted on: 2006-02-28 15:05:47

This looks pretty good to me.

The 4771 is the BMW-labeled model, with matching display color for BMW interiors/instruments and support for I-BUS compatible CD changers and steering wheel controls (not something we'd need on an e32, but nice to have if you decide to move it to a newer BMW at a later date). It fits in the standard DIN radio opening and includes the GPS antenna which one would mount somewhere under the dash, probably near the center vent grill.

I spoke with the company today and the cost, individually, is $599, including the latest 2.0 software/map CD's, which were released in November, 2004. They don't plan to do any more map updates, though. We'd also need a $50 adapter cable to connect to our radio wiring harness.

If we can get 10 buyers, the cost drops to $425 each.

The 4771 includes an aux input so you can connect an ipod or satellite radio, and it also features line-level outputs if you're using an aftermarket amplifier.

Here's a link to more information about the units, with photos.

http://www.waycoolinc.com/z3/01/081501/becker.html

David Cecil

'97 740iL, 132k miles
'92 750iL, 82k miles
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• What navigation system options do we have for the e32? (nt) - davidc 2006-02-26 04:50:26 (182 views)
  • OK, Becker/HarmonKardon has about 2 dozen Traffic Pro 4771 units remaining (url) - davidc 2006-02-28 15:05:47 (509 views)
    • If you're interested in joining a group buy, sign up here. (url) - davidc 2006-03-01 02:36:07 (160 views)
    • Re: OK, Becker/HarmonKardon has about 2 dozen Traffic Pro 4771 units remaining - Shayne 2006-02-28 21:17:16 (135 views)
      • According to this, Canada is supported. (url) - davidc 2006-03-01 02:24:11 (99 views)
        • Re: According to this, Canada is supported. - Shayne 2006-03-01 10:50:35 (85 views)
          • $475? I was told $599. (nt) - davidc 2006-03-01 15:00:39 (130 views)
            • 10 buyers plus adapter - Shayne 2006-03-01 19:22:30 (84 views)
    • Would this work with the OE trunk-mounted CD changers? (nt) - oaktown735 2006-02-28 15:42:37 (144 views)
      • I don't think the stock CD changer will work because it's not I-BUS compatible. - davidc 2006-02-28 20:13:10 (129 views)
  • FWIW, I have a PalmOne Treo smart phone. (url) - davidh 2006-02-27 09:44:09 (157 views)
  • Re: What navigation system options do we have for the e32? - jrs740 2006-02-26 07:09:55 (158 views)
    • In Europe, BMW offered the Becker Traffic Pro - davidc 2006-02-26 15:49:49 (170 views)
      • Becker Traffic Pro - jrs740 2006-02-26 22:05:01 (155 views)
        • If I find any of the units for sale, I'll let you know. (nt) - davidc 2006-02-26 22:47:26 (145 views)