What alternative to RNS510 now that maps may be discontinued

[rcocu]

Hello all, l have a Golf Mark5 with a RNS 510 with version 8 maps. l went to my VW dealer and he told me that the new map update Version 9 which is already out of date is $550 dollars, and that the reason why they are so expensive is that VW will not be supplying new map updates for the RNS 510 in the near future. So what good alternative systems have people installed with good maps. and that will continue to have map updates plus work with the canbus system and steering wheel controls .
This appears to me that just because are car is getting older that VW want you to upgrade your vehicle. l cant afford to do this and my golf is in good condition so l hope there is a good alternative. ( Please note l do not want to use a mobile phone as my sat nav )

Thank you all in advance!!!!

Rob

[kamold]

Hello all, l have a Golf Mark5 with a RNS 510 with version 8 maps. l went to my VW dealer and he told me that the new map update Version 9 which is already out of date is $550 dollars, and that the reason why they are so expensive is that VW will not be supplying new map updates for the RNS 510 in the near future. So what good alternative systems have people installed with good maps. and that will continue to have map updates plus work with the canbus system and steering wheel controls .
This appears to me that just because are car is getting older that VW want you to upgrade your vehicle. l cant afford to do this and my golf is in good condition so l hope there is a good alternative. ( Please note l do not want to use a mobile phone as my sat nav )

Thank you all in advance!!!!

Rob

Discover Media, Pioneer or Alpine are your best choices given those requirements I'd say.

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[iampivot]

Apparently it is possible to convert bmw maps to use with rns-510. There's some information here; Using BMW maps in the RNS510 - In Car Entertainment - R32OC | VW Golf R32, Golf R and other .:R Vehicle Owners Club. I'm not sure how recent the bmw maps are, they all seem to be based off navteq maps, and not sure if they're available online.

[Johnbu]

That's why my next car will have Andriod Auto and Apple Carplay.

You will always get the latest maps using Google or the likes.

The map on my GTI is over 10 years old.. couldn't be bothered updating it.

[kamold]

That's why my next car will have Andriod Auto and Apple Carplay.

You will always get the latest maps using Google or the likes.

The map on my GTI is over 10 years old.. couldn't be bothered updating it.

Your current car can have android auto and apple carplay.

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[Johnbu]

Your current car can have android auto and apple carplay.

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That involves me spending money to improve it which I can't justify.

I definately maintain it well but won't spend money on it as it's due to be replaced.

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[Julzbrah]

There's an alternative for people willing to dish out $250-500 on an aftermarket infotainment system. You can find android based aftermarket infotainment system which can incorporate all the requirements you mentioned plus many more.

I've installed one in my sisters car before and its pretty much an android tablet which gives you access to Google Search, Maps, Phone/Bluetooth, Wifi, Full range of android playstore apps and it also incorporates canbus, rear/front cameras, custom steering wheel option and many more.

I'll be installing - LJDA 8 Inch ANDROID 6.0 Car Radio DVD GPS Navigation For Volkswagen VW Passat B5 B6 Polo Golf 4 5 Touran Jetta T5 Tiguan 4G RAM-in Car Multimedia Player from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

Some issues are the quality of sound output compared to other traditional double din systems but I'm trying to find out if there's a workaround with a budget quality amplifier.

[Johnbu]

I've seen the Andriod unit.. great value for money.

Hows the operating system overall? I found that the no name android systems are sometimes a bit buggy due to the low R&D.

[Bmos87]

Julzbrah have you fitted the LJDA 8inch yet? I just brought an 08 147tsi Jetta as a daily runabout and it has the rcd500, its already annoying that I don't have bluetooth for phone and music. Was the install pretty straight forward? Do I need a bluetooth module as well? Also is the bluetooth module fitted under the drivers seat?
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Mossy

[bluey]

Our sony android smart tv is annoyingly buggy. No keen to try any android device. No confident in the quality of any google software. A full os at least can be tweaked. Any car pcs work well as rns510 substitute????