Flat battery problem after installing 9000-1 - any suggestions ?

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... the RNS 510, it's works perfectly

ummm, not from all the threads I've read. They do seem to have their fair share of issues and I would be extra upset about that after having paid over $3000 for one.

[G-rig]

ummm, not from all the threads I've read. They do seem to have their fair share of issues and I would be extra upset about that after having paid over $3000 for one.

You have to admit there is really not many problems at all with the RNS-510, compared to other units (like the W6050, which is up to page 177 of problems on the mkv site).

If you are paying 3k you'd get a 2 year warranty and some vendors have them in stock and will swap it straight over in most cases.

[Sanman]

The AVC and W6050 have so many problems that affect their operation I can't believe that people keep buying them. They're up to the fifth revision now with the W6050 and they keep introducing new issues with each release.

The $3K that I spent on my RNS 510 was easily one of the best purchases ever made, the unit is flawless in operation, sound is good, it integrates into the car and is excellent quality.

Its the 80:20 rule. the Chinese Stereos are 20% the price of the OEM RNS510, and perform 80% as well. People take the compromise.

[G-rig]

Its the 80:20 rule. the Chinese Stereos are 20% the price of the OEM RNS510, and perform 80% as well. People take the compromise.

I don't think those proportions are correct, and what's the point of having something that doesn't work as it should..? The 20% would frustrate the darn diddly heck out of me.

[G-rig]

So that's already 40% of the price of a full OEM Sat Nav unit.

I'd pay the extra for less mucking around and annoyance factors even if it meant waiting longer to get one.

[ploz58]

hey maverick,
Where can you get the genuine unit from for $1900.00, i seen prices in the $3000.
Would be interesed to know ,
kind regards
Phil

[G-rig]

See this thread on vwnavi.com.

Keep in mind you don't get the AUS maps or the support you'd get buying locally, however he's got a good reputation and if the unit was DOA I'm sure it would get replaced.

[vincent]

HI the reading I have done is a factory order-fit 510 is a good experience but if not factory ordered and fitted then it can be a challenge to get a local dealer to procure one, fit it and get it working anywhere near 100% as well as the factory unit even for the $3,500 price.

A lot of us (me included) decided to avoid an extended wait so bought cars "on the boat" and do not have the option of the factory fit.

The Tommy 510 versions are about 950 euros plus shipping & insurance (lets say $2,000) and then buying maps locally presumably another $300. Not necessarily bad but when the Waywell 6050/ AVC 9000-1 is less than half the price and has lots of good feedback from many you can understand why some of us try it.

Some readers would be interested to hear the cost & experience of others who bought a 510 aftermarket for a version which takes camera input and with bluetooth and with aussie maps. Grig can you help here ?

Out of interest some people also advertise the Fujitsu unit - any feedback on those ?

thanks

[Swallowtail]

"Skoda Bluetooth is around $600"

Maverick, this seems to get cheaper every time you talk about it

It's available from Stu in the UK for $750 to $800, plus fitting.

Oh and by the way, Aussie maps from a VW dealer will set you back over $1000.

So an RNS510 at $1850 plus the bluetooth plus legal maps will cost you about $3600, assuming you fit it for free.

[NZTiguan]

All in all the best deal if you want all the bells and whistles is to get the RNS510 factory fitted as original equipment. It may seem an expensive option but when you see the issues around fitment, cameras, hard drives, park assist display, etc etc it become obvious it's not too bad an option for your dollars. If I'd been able to get a Tig with the RNS510 at the time I purchased mine (I have the RCD510) I would have paid the extra happily, particularly for the integrated rear camera and parking aids. So, imho I'd suggest that if you're ordering a Tig from scratch you should give real consideration to this option.

Cheers