RNS510 cost-justified?

[Ryan_R]

Mine behaves as genuinely as you'd expect. The cheap China ones are fakes (although I'm sure the pictures show a different UI on screen anyway), the ones around $950-$1250 from UK/Europe are what you're looking for.

[bluey]

RNS-510/Columbus came with our new Yeti. Compared to our 2yr old TomTom XL 340, I'm not impressed. Cost wise, the RNS-510 map upgrades at retail of $199 cost more than the TomTom. Still have to clarify how "up-to-date" our maps are and if there are any free upgrades, but so far I think Skoda Whereis 5.1 is current. (VW Whereis is up to V18.)

RNS-510 Cons:
* the maps appear badly out of date - worse than the 2yr old TomTom (has free mapshare updates)
* missing private roads - eg shopping centre carparks
* no GPS speed
* no spoken distances
* no spoken streetnames
* only one voice
* few POIs
* hard work to add custom POIs How to: RNS-510 Speed Camera locations on the Map Display
* progress POI search results needs manual intervention to view
* harder to see than TomTom mounted on windscreen


RNS-510 Pros:
* integration with MFD
* voice control
* compass
* big screen
* optional multiple routes to choose


Will have to do more side-by-side comparisons of maps and directions.

Official Conti RNS-510 page here RNS 510

[Ryan_R]

There's a stickied thread in the Audio forums here that has links to new maps (for free).

[dArK5HaD0w]

but so far I think Skoda Whereis 5.1 is current. (VW Whereis is up to V18.)
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RNS-510 Pros:
* integration with MFD
* voice control
* compass
* big screen
* optional multiple routes to choose

Will have to do more side-by-side comparisons of maps and directions.

skoda uses exactly the same maps as vw. both vw & skoda r upto version 5.1 (v18 in whereis/sensis terms).

u forgot to mention these as a pro.
- built-in hdd
- climate control integration
- dvd player with optional seperat feed for headrest screens (if fitted)
- optional connectivity to mdi, tv tuner, rvc
- phone integration (if fitted with bluetooth)

i'm sure the above have been mentioned previously, at various points, in this discussion thread.

the rns510 is nowhere near class-leading when it comes to navigation, but as an "allrounder", it sure is up there.

[Tux]

There's a stickied thread in the Audio forums here that has links to new maps (for free).

Has it been removed?

[Ryan_R]

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f78/custom-pois-3xxx-firmware-aus-nz-maps-v-4-1-poinspect0r-65337-12.html#post776925

[andrew7]

Mine behaves as genuinely as you'd expect. The cheap China ones are fakes (although I'm sure the pictures show a different UI on screen anyway), the ones around $950-$1250 from UK/Europe are what you're looking for.

Hey Ryan, who did you buy your RNS510 from and who did the install? cheers

[Ryan_R]

Installation is easy to do yourself, just need to buy/borrow a VCDS cable (assuming you have a portable PC (laptop)).

I just did an eBay search and picked one from the UK for around the price others were paying (around $1000-$1200)

Something like this:
OEM Volkswagen VW RNS510 RNS 510 sat nav version F 40GB LED DVD GPS Golf Passat | eBay
That one is setup with USA maps though, so find one that does Australia.

[andrew7]

Thanks Ryan

[bluey]

Anyone interested in the TV option, a local company will do the TV add on for $2400 using genuine parts (!) Sydney Automotive Workshop. Performance & Tuning for Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Skoda, BMW and Mercedes | European Autotech Sydney. Non genuine installed $1600.

[Transporter]

It's a bargain! I always thought it cost more.

[Ryan_R]

My 42" home TV didn't cost that much

[sVWatt]

What's the dealer cost now of an rns510?

I'm sure I paid $2k for it for my polo. The dealer took the standard RSC unit in part exchange.

[romaniac]

I'm selling a genuine RNS-510 from my Skoda, works perfectly. I replaced the headunit with an 8" Alpine unit so it's not longer needed.

PM if interested, I'm in Melbourne

[night_flight]

I saw the other day new DAB+ RNS510 for about 3500 euros