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Subject: BMW/Becker Traffic Pro 4771 navigation system group buy Author: davidc (moderator) : member since December, 2003 : 10337 posts Posted on: 2006-03-01 02:32:44

This is for a navigation system for BMW's with a regular DIN-sized radio opening in the dashboard. Sign up below if you're interested in participating. Final payment will be directly between individual buyers and the manufacturer, but we need to approach them as a group instead of individually.





I'm interested in it for a '92 750iL, but it will work in any BMW with a DIN radio opening, including the e36, e28, e34, the Z3/Z4 cars and even the e38 7-series (it was a factory option in Europe).

The Becker 4771 is the BMW-labeled radio navigation system, with matching display color for BMW interiors/instruments and support for I-BUS compatible CD changers and steering wheel controls. Several members of the e32 7-series forum have expressed an interest in pooling our buying power with Becker to buy these units at a discount. Individually, they're priced at $599 but if we can get at least 10 buyers they'll lower the price to $425.

I spoke with the company today and the cost, individually, is $599, including the GPS antenna and 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. You'll also need a $50 vehicle-specific adapter cable to connect to your car's 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
'89 735i, 170k miles, rare 5-speed tranny (current restoration project)
'86 735i, 100k miles

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• BMW/Becker Traffic Pro 4771 navigation system group buy (pic) (url) - davidc 2006-03-01 02:32:44 (5606 views)
  • Re: BMW/Becker Traffic Pro 4771 navigation system group buy - snekr 2006-07-12 12:10:45 (1109 views)
  • Talked to Becker Today - dcrane 2006-04-26 13:32:54 (1389 views)
    • Yes, it's $600 + $50 for the cable + shipping - davidc 2006-04-28 12:22:48 (1013 views)
      • Have you put it in yet? - dcrane 2006-04-28 12:47:32 (914 views)
        • Yes, it's installed in my '92 750iL. I think it's great. (pic) (url) - davidc 2006-05-05 00:39:53 (1344 views)
          • Very cool and very clean - great look, good luck (nt) - dcrane 2006-05-05 19:26:24 (912 views)
  • I want one group buy or not - tgray 2006-04-08 01:31:39 (975 views)
    • You'll have to buy directly from Becker (url) - davidc 2006-04-12 00:10:57 (1216 views)
      • Thanks David I finally got them on the line//All good now (nt) - tgray 2006-04-12 12:54:16 (930 views)
  • Re: BMW/Becker Traffic Pro 4771 navigation system group buy - hdhouse3rd 2006-03-22 08:01:28 (1106 views)
    • Sorry, the whole thing fell through. (nt) - davidc 2006-03-26 04:50:35 (978 views)
  • Let No Good Deed Go Unpunished - waltervee 2006-03-07 15:11:16 (1502 views)
    • I have no idea what this means. - WiseassBill 2006-03-07 15:18:35 (1076 views)
      • I wouldnt worry about it bill. (nt) - 740Sporter 2006-03-07 15:55:13 (1000 views)
        • Thanks! I hope my suspicions are wrong. (nt) - WiseassBill 2006-03-07 16:00:47 (967 views)
    • Re: Let No Good Deed Go Unpunished - billm3 2006-03-07 15:14:26 (939 views)
  • Unfortunately, the group buy has been killed. - davidc 2006-03-07 14:25:46 (1030 views)
    • Hmm. Many thanks for your efforts David, at $649, I'm out. - autom8r 2006-03-08 02:23:26 (3010 views)
      • In an e38, I agree. For earlier cars, such as e32, the traffic pro still seems - davidc 2006-03-08 03:18:14 (983 views)
    • We can do a group buy. - WiseassBill 2006-03-07 14:38:11 (992 views)
      • At this point I am holding off on doing one here. - WiseassBill 2006-03-07 17:07:37 (953 views)
  • Re: BMW/Becker Traffic Pro 4771 navigation system group buy - billm3 2006-03-07 12:55:53 (993 views)
    • hey, hey, hey...don't be greedy! 8-) 8-) (nt) - Q 2006-03-07 13:58:45 (921 views)
  • I Am a Traffic Pro Dealer - WiseassBill 2006-03-07 09:32:40 (1367 views)
    • Re: I Am a Traffic Pro Dealer - jtsolakis 2007-01-09 01:05:03 (408 views)
    • Aftermarket Amplification - 740Sporter 2006-03-07 12:35:54 (988 views)
      • here's link to PDF Traffic Pro owners manual..... (url) - Q 2006-03-07 13:39:54 (3081 views)
        • Be careful of that manual - WiseassBill 2006-03-07 15:40:07 (983 views)
        • Just a suggestion here.... - WiseassBill 2006-03-07 14:07:02 (967 views)
          • I run both my TPs of backup CDs. Not sure why you had trouble... (nt) - Rey 2006-03-17 21:32:28 (995 views)
      • Re: Aftermarket Amplification - WiseassBill 2006-03-07 13:19:40 (972 views)
  • Re: BMW/Becker Traffic Pro 4771 navigation system group buy - trafficpro 2006-03-07 07:01:57 (2449 views)
    • perhaps your departure from supporting this type of unit is premature.... - Q 2006-03-07 09:04:25 (1038 views)
      • Re: perhaps your departure from supporting this type of unit is premature.... - WiseassBill 2006-03-07 09:32:35 (1006 views)
        • thanks for the info...updateable software is great news! - Q 2006-03-07 11:11:33 (935 views)
          • Yeah I'm back in Jersey... - WiseassBill 2006-03-07 15:38:19 (904 views)
  • Paging drive735 and blkonblk99 -- I need to know if you're in. - davidc 2006-03-06 14:35:54 (841 views)
    • David...are they suggesting that the wiring harness will already (pic) - Q 2006-03-06 17:33:35 (1604 views)
      • Hmm. I'm not sure about that. I've not seen the actual adapter cable yet. (nt) - davidc 2006-03-06 17:51:40 (877 views)
        • guess what I just found while looking for Phatbox info 8-) (pic) - Q 2006-03-06 17:58:39 (1212 views)
    • damn Yahoo. Never got the first mail but I just replied to todays! Thanks David (nt) - blkonblk99 2006-03-06 15:12:05 (872 views)
  • Question..as I understand it one could replace the CDC with a - 740Sporter 2006-03-06 13:46:49 (934 views)
    • Correct - WiseassBill 2006-03-07 13:20:52 (877 views)
    • not sure...but here's some links...report back what you find. 8-) (url) - Q 2006-03-06 17:52:28 (911 views)
      • A wealth of info as usual, thanks! (nt) - 740Sporter 2006-03-07 01:04:42 (891 views)
  • I have been reading on the Traffic pro board and the - 740Sporter 2006-03-06 13:34:36 (933 views)
    • Yes, ours will have the latest 2.0 software and maps - davidc 2006-03-06 14:23:37 (899 views)
  • David have you heard anything from the manufacturer yet? - blkonblk99 2006-03-06 11:31:46 (816 views)
    • Still waiting on them. (nt) - davidc 2006-03-06 14:22:56 (867 views)
      • Ditto - WiseassBill 2006-03-07 12:16:25 (851 views)
  • Radio test results. (pic) - autom8r 2006-03-05 22:05:08 (1303 views)
    • the ''mini coax'' IS the diversity antenna cable....the connection between the (pic) (url) - Q 2006-03-06 12:17:26 (2705 views)
      • Well, that explains it Q!, I thought I was looking at digital audio. (nt) - autom8r 2006-03-06 15:35:57 (849 views)
  • is there still room for buyers on this project? - mfr3 2006-03-05 14:56:23 (945 views)
    • Yes, I've added you to the list. - davidc 2006-03-05 19:18:02 (932 views)
      • ditto...the GPS antenna mounts under the dash's top center grill... (pic) - Q 2006-03-06 12:25:03 (1214 views)
  • Re: BMW/Becker Traffic Pro 4771 navigation system group buy - jrs740 2006-03-03 11:38:52 (941 views)
    • mfg date before 1996 have CD changers that communicate on the M-bus...these - Q 2006-03-03 14:33:28 (1042 views)
  • if anyone is interested ...there is an ongoing discussion about the Traffic Pro (url) - Q 2006-03-03 09:42:42 (964 views)
  • does anyone have contact with WiseGuy (in Florida)? I believe he - Q 2006-03-03 08:32:14 (1186 views)
    • I spoke with him today. - davidc 2006-03-06 23:20:07 (978 views)
      • YAY!!!! That's what I wanted to hear!! 8-) I set a DSP memory setting that - Q 2006-03-07 06:30:46 (915 views)
  • 13 committments. Here's the rundown. - davidc 2006-03-03 01:12:12 (1006 views)
  • OK, we're at 11 units, so I'll contact the manufacturer tomorrow - davidc 2006-03-02 23:48:23 (1007 views)
    • Twelve. Where do you mount the satellite antenna? (nt) - autom8r 2006-03-03 01:05:23 (1031 views)
      • In the Z3, the installation directions say to put it under the vent grill - davidc 2006-03-03 01:08:22 (879 views)
        • Great place, I hope my IR windshield doesn't cloak it. (nt) - autom8r 2006-03-03 03:22:14 (981 views)
          • I think it will be ok, but in the worst case scenario, we'll just - davidc 2006-03-03 14:30:11 (850 views)
      • Will it need to be coded? (nt) - autom8r 2006-03-03 01:06:59 (943 views)
        • No coding is necessary. - davidc 2006-03-03 01:09:59 (888 views)
    • A big thanks to David for doing this!!! - Shayne 2006-03-03 00:11:35 (2806 views)
      • OK, Shayne is in. Plus autom8r above makes 13. (nt) - davidc 2006-03-03 01:07:09 (866 views)
  • Sign Me Up for the 4771 - waltervee 2006-03-02 21:16:32 (913 views)
  • Re: BMW/Becker Traffic Pro 4771 navigation system group buy - sevensamurai 2006-03-02 20:15:11 (1038 views)
  • here's a pic of the front opened to accept a CD... (pic) - Q 2006-03-02 17:26:50 (1153 views)
  • I am in. (nt) - blkonblk99 2006-03-02 17:00:09 (922 views)
  • David I'm in. Joe 1998 740i (nt) - zapperjoe 2006-03-02 16:29:38 (904 views)
  • Count me in! (nt) - WTH 2006-03-02 11:53:14 (849 views)
  • here's a review of the Traffic Pro in the March/2002 Roundel (url) - Q 2006-03-02 10:43:24 (1009 views)
  • here's a pic of the TP 4771 installed in a 1995 540i (pic) (url) - Q 2006-03-02 10:28:45 (1199 views)
    • Where is the navigation screen? (nt) - kevhouston 2006-03-02 14:18:23 (907 views)
      • It's integrated into the face of the radio. Here are a couple photos. (pic) - davidc 2006-03-02 14:29:47 (1098 views)
  • I have a 16:9 LCD with navigation, this unit will replace everything ?, or only - brosen 2006-03-02 07:14:25 (1036 views)
    • If you've already got the 16x9 widescreen display, you - davidc 2006-03-02 13:39:34 (957 views)
  • Count me in for 2. (nt) - Rey 2006-03-01 19:24:58 (894 views)
  • I'm in...sounds like I can hook it up in my e38 with no problem.. - Q 2006-03-01 15:54:07 (940 views)
    • An excellent idea. I hadn't even considered that. - davidc 2006-03-02 03:07:10 (820 views)
    • here's the parts diagram for the E38 & other BMW Traffic Pro (url) - Q 2006-03-01 17:58:47 (1148 views)
  • Re: BMW/Becker Traffic Pro 4771 navigation system group buy - drive735 2006-03-01 11:17:59 (1257 views)
  • Re: BMW/Becker Traffic Pro 4771 navigation system group buy - jrs740 2006-03-01 07:56:22 (1054 views)
  • Silly question... - davez535iyaiyai 2006-03-01 03:37:55 (865 views)
    • It's all integrated into one unit: AM/FM/CD/NAV (nt) - davidc 2006-03-02 02:53:06 (948 views)
    • Radio AM/FM and CD capable. - Shayne 2006-03-01 10:38:21 (920 views)
      • The documentation says it supports Canada and includes it in the maps. (nt) - davidc 2006-03-02 03:07:44 (911 views)