skyline-stu Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 GIT ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Brilliant news Can't wait to hear a review I really want these to be good because I really, really want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Brilliant news Can't wait to hear a review I really want these to be good because I really, really want one Gaz, he ain't got it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Oh damn! I just read the "Got it today" post and then hit reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richy_Boy Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 LOL - a contender for best wind-up for the month for sure... Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 The way its going, i think i could make one from bits of orange faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hi all, $650 from the States plus $75 shipping, guaranteed 3-5 days delivery, works out at £471. I'm 3rd on the list so when I order it we'll see if it gets here on time. All units shipped are tested prior to sending, will arrive with US maps just have to download from Dynavin the UK stuff. Anyone have any idea on UK tax on goods from the US? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingLucky Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 If the value is over £18 then customs will add import duty at the appropriate rate, and then add VAT to the total. Electrical good are typically charged at 12-14% So, £620 by the time you're finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakey Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Thats a bit of a risk getting it from the states dude, theres a guy selling them in the UK on eBay Here for £475 all in. I just think you are better off with Car-Vision, wait for them to get them in and test them as it seems people are selling units here that dont work 100%, it will be difficult to get your money back if you buy the unit independantly unless you get them professionally fitted. Oh and i am not linked to Car-Vision by the way ! If theres another company supplying and fitting them then thats just as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer007 Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Thanks for the response fellas, Interesting information on the 'duty' to be paid. I have been informed that not all packages are stopped and checked but knowing my luck................ As for the E Bay unit, again thanks for the head's up but when you read that advert I'm not convinced that the seller is 'legit' or even in the UK, I might be wrong. Check out some of the spelling and grammar...I'm not being a stuck up 'ponce' but that does not fill me with confidence. However, thanks again for pointing it out. The US seller is actually sponsored on E46 Fanatics and fits these for a living, he also tests each unit before sending it out and provides a bespoke fitting guide, step by step. When looking at other threads, it almost compares in difficulty to the bluetooth fit using a Parrott set up. If I get one and fit it ok then It should benefit all others if I do the write up in a DIY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike- Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 You don't pay import tax blah blah if you mark 'GIFT' on the front, unless that's changed lately. I've never paid it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakey Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 I've been talking to the guy on eBay and he seems to think that apart from a problem with the supplier getting the 17/40 min models mixed up there is no problem with the units ... Makes you think either he doesn't really know or Car-Vision are maybe not too clued up on the intsalls ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suhail97 Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 You don't pay import tax blah blah if you mark 'GIFT' on the front, unless that's changed lately. I've never paid it though. They do still check and its up to you to prove its a gift. I think if its marked warranty exchange unit, then no taxes are due Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfoley30 Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 MINES ARRIVED!! It actually has, I've just got in from work and there was a nice big box on the bottom of the stairs for me. No instructions on how to fit it though so could be an interesting night for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringy93 Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 At last! Looking forward to hearing how you find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallsy Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Same here, would be nice to see some pics and an honest opinion. If the price of these stays as they are then I'd be interested if they are a quality unit. Ordinarilly I would give a cheap chinese unbranded headunit a wide birth, but as I'd rather it looked OEM there's little option without paying ££££'s for the BMW nav. The reviews of the Dynavin units sounds fairly good, apart from the price hike, so if these units are an improvement they ought to be pretty decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 If this is good I will def be buyin it so please publish the reviews ASAP lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfoley30 Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 At last! Looking forward to hearing how you find it Liking the look of it so far, they seem to have sent all the bits anyway. I just need to get down to BMW and get the air con relcation unit, though if I have to wait until after the weekend I think Ill just fit it without. Same here, would be nice to see some pics and an honest opinion. If the price of these stays as they are then I'd be interested if they are a quality unit. Ordinarilly I would give a cheap chinese unbranded headunit a wide birth, but as I'd rather it looked OEM there's little option without paying ££££'s for the BMW nav. The reviews of the Dynavin units sounds fairly good, apart from the price hike, so if these units are an improvement they ought to be pretty decent Seems pretty well put together to me, the buttons don't click when you push them which is an improvement on what I've heard about the Dynavin, they are very similar to OEM IMO If this is good I will def be buyin it so please publish the reviews ASAP lol Yeah I'll fit it at the weekend and hopefully get a review up on sunday for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 So you get this ....then you have to purchase the GPS Software additonally ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfoley30 Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 So you get this ....then you have to purchase the GPS Software additonally ? No mate, mine came with a 2Gb MicroSD card with maps for all of europe, from car-vision. If you were talking about the ebay one, yeah thats the impression I got, not a great deal at all IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakey Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 No mate, mine came with a 2Gb MicroSD card with maps for all of europe, from car-vision. If you were talking about the ebay one, yeah thats the impression I got, not a great deal at all IMO Did you order this from Car-Vision then ? I thought it would be delivered to them and they would be fitting it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 No mate, mine came with a 2Gb MicroSD card with maps for all of europe, from car-vision. If you were talking about the ebay one, yeah thats the impression I got, not a great deal at all IMO Ah righty , there's been that many links & prices on here just lately , ive lost track of what's what ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Boy ACS3d Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Looking forward to seeing some pics and a review, as looking to get the Dynavin or this one at Xmas with some rear screens for the little man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmy Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Looking forward to this - Install guide and lots of pics requested please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfoley30 Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Did you order this from Car-Vision then ? I thought it would be delivered to them and they would be fitting it ? The impression I got is that you'd have to take it to them for the free fitting. I hope my brother hasn't just took the parcel and sent them on their way when they arrived then because that would be just typical and would explain the lack of fitting instructions Ah righty , there's been that many links & prices on here just lately , ive lost track of what's what ! I know the feeling I'm not 100% sure I've got the correct unit anymore after all this talk about number of pins, though I am now 99% sure having seen the unit that has arrived Looking forward to seeing some pics and a review, as looking to get the Dynavin or this one at Xmas with some rear screens for the little man. Looking forward to this - Install guide and lots of pics requested please I'll get pics, reviews and hopefully a fitting guide up ASAP (probably Sunday as I need the car early tomorrow, so can't be taking it apart tonight only to fail at fitting this radio ) On a side note, I don't yet have an air con relocation module, I went to BMW today and the bloke just confused me (it didn't help that he clearly doesn't know what he's talking about) I take it I don't need the carrier, just the facia?? I looked at the part numbers and though I had the right ones, then just got confused?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
