Hi guys

i`m thinking of upgrading my Bolero to a Columbus but not sure which one! looked on ebay and there is quite a few different part numbers etc got my eye on these but not sure if the 2014 version is worth the extra or would i be better saving a bit more and getting the kenwwod DNX 521? 

cheers

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271460373404?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261184210057?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251457502956?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

 

Some of the newer ones have DAB.

Unless you want DAB, get a 2010 unit with 4xxx firmware in it. Saves a few pennies over a 2014 version.

Just make sure its a LED screen (will have a letter 'A' after the part number.

It'll run the latest maps and there's very little difference in response time.

Does it matter that I don't have MFSW?
not bothered about dab, this one seems okay is the firmware the SW number as in 4120 and will the climate function be on the screen i have a 2010 Fl VRS with a bolero

cheers

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271460373404?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

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I don't have MFSW or Maxidot and have an older car. It's not important for a head unit swap.

The link looks to be a 'B' model, although I'd ask them for a photograph of the large white label in the casing just to be sure that it is not a 'B' version through software/firmware updates (mine shows as a 'B' unit in the hidden menu but is physically an 'A' unit by manufacturer.

Otherwise, looks like a reasonably good price.

I have to say it, there's no guarantee that it hasn't been stolen somewhere in Europe, moved overland through Lithuania who apparantly have no morals and then bulk distributed to England as a money laundering exercise for some Russian political activists. You have been warned...

PS: the main advantage of a newer one is a larger (40Gb) hard drive, but it is not too hard to swap it for an even larger SSD if you wish. I forgot that in an earlier post.

Do you think I might be better buying from sat_ nav deals seller on eBay then? His are more expensive though but have the later software 5### but what does he mean by non led revision etc

Cheers for the help and advice

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My flippant comment about the Lithuanians & Russians was to appease the people on here who think that all Columbus units on eBay are stolen.

I bought from NaviandBMWparts on eBay and have been happy with mine. But theirs are £486 + £28 P&P (he will take offers about £30 less though) and newer.

As above, I suspect that one from Sat_Nav_Deals is a software upgrade to make it look like a 'B' unit and also a modified firmware (as it expressly states it won't cause battery drain in pre-2007 cars).

Personally, I'd avoid that one.

I'd ask for a photo of if the white label showing the serial number, part number, HW & SW version from factory (although it's not impossible to manufacture these yourself). At least that way you'll see the exact factory details and know that you have received what you ordered.

Hi have asked for pic of label for the one in post number 4 dont mind paying a bit more from here?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-COLUMBUS-LED-16-9-DVD-MFD3-navigation-RNS510-/261463643768?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ce0729678

 

this one seems good 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-Skoda-Columbus-LED-K-sat-nav-navigation-Octavia-Superb-Yeti-Roomster-RNS510-/271346470476?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_GPSSystems_GPSSystems&hash=item3f2d828e4c

As I said, I'm happy with mine from NaviandBMWparts (your first link in previous post).

Your choice at the end if the day though.