MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Lean on July 27, 2009, 09:42:40 pm

Title: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Lean on July 27, 2009, 09:42:40 pm
Okay finally thinking I need the RNS I have v4 map already which on MFD2 doesn't give any TMS unless I'm in Europe. My questions are...

RNS 510
1. Where is the best place to buy it?
2. I have a parrot bluetooth installed already with CAN bus cable thingy etc etc! - will I be able to use this after removing my MFD2 and replacing with RNS 510
-also should I only be looking at B version ones? and what is the main difference in getting those over the a ones?
MFD2
1. Best place to sell it?
2. What price should I expect to get for it?


I do know about ebay but really would appreciate some info from you guys who have bought from there and maybe if you have any recommedations on sellers to use or even whcih ones to steer clear of.

Cheers  :happy2:
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: JPC on July 27, 2009, 09:45:54 pm
best place to buy is ebay and if the parrot is working on the canbus, i cant imagine it not workin with the rns510.

Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Lean on July 27, 2009, 09:49:09 pm
Cool - another thing I just thought about is - I have the CD changer in armrest would that still work? Also can you play ipod/mp3 player through the RNS or do I need a seperate fitting?
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: JPC on July 27, 2009, 09:51:25 pm
the CD player might work (probably)

And the Ipod will work with an MDI input, they are over 100quid i think and will replace the cd changer
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Lean on July 27, 2009, 09:54:28 pm
Hmmm.. well I could look into that later I guess, the main thing is getting the RNS and selling the MFD2
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: JPC on July 27, 2009, 10:01:41 pm
yep...ebay is your friend! ;)

I bought from a guy in poland, make sure its new and got the code etc and the seller has got good feedback etc
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Lean on July 27, 2009, 10:42:28 pm
oh god now I have stumbled across this unit again (WD6050)       ... I've gone into indecision mode now...
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: JPC on July 27, 2009, 10:52:47 pm
how much are they? they seems really nasty to me!
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Lean on July 27, 2009, 10:58:17 pm
559.00 USD = 338.908 GBP

cheap as chips (ish)

Model: WD6050

Same button style design with the original VW car DVD player

Supports all the buttons on the steering wheel control

DVD info displays (mode name and volume) on the small dashboard LCD

Phone book function (show name of mobile Tel No.)

Volkswagen series:
--Fits EOS, GOLF, GTI, Jetta, Passat, Rabbit, Tiguan,Seat.

2 DIN 6.5 inch special car DVD for VW Volkswagen with bluetooth phonebook

1. 6.5" 16:9 Panasonic TFT LCD Monitor  1220*234
2. Touch Screen with Graphic OSD display
3. SD card slots (Two SD card slots, one for GPS map, one for Multimedia)
     ,I-POD spported on front interface.USB connector on the rear part
4. Bluetooth with phonebook function
5. Dual zone: drive can listen to music while viewing the map
6. Compatible with divx/mp4/mp3/DVD/VCD/CD/CD-R/CD-RWetc   
7. Built-in TV tuner (PAL/NTSC/SECAM)   
8. Built-in FM/AM, 50 preset radio stations   
9. One channel video input,two channel video output; Two channel audio input, three channel audio output     
10. 4X 45W audio output     
11. Back rearview function 
12. OSD Language: English/Francais/Espanol/Deutsch /Italiano

13. Built-in RDS

14.USB plug in rear.(option)
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: cmdrfire on July 28, 2009, 12:03:36 am
Cool - another thing I just thought about is - I have the CD changer in armrest would that still work? Also can you play ipod/mp3 player through the RNS or do I need a seperate fitting?

CD player in my armrest works fine with my RNS-510.

The OEM stuff is better than the chinese RNS knockoff things.
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: darrens on July 28, 2009, 09:14:17 am
Sorry to hijack the thread but I also have been looking at the RNS510 and WD6050 so am glad you posted the topic as you have asked exactly the same questions as I was going to.

I have one other question though.  I currently have the standard stereo but have the ipod lead running to the glove box.  Is this the same lead I need for the RNS510 to give me full ipod control or is it a different lead I need?
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: SteveP on July 28, 2009, 09:37:24 am
^^^ It will be the same lead but will need a earth wire moving on the connection into the RNS or you will get a crackly noise on the iPod connection  :happy2:
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: darrens on July 28, 2009, 10:04:53 am
Thanks Steve.  Thats £100 saved then.  Its getting more tempting by the minute.

Off to find a reputable seller!
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: VC on July 28, 2009, 10:36:24 am
so to get the ipod working with the rns510 you need another lead? and to get the blue tooth working you need a parrot?


Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Lean on July 28, 2009, 10:36:45 am
Thanks Steve.  Thats £100 saved then.  Its getting more tempting by the minute.

Off to find a reputable seller!

So which one are you going for mate?
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Lean on July 28, 2009, 10:39:57 am
so to get the ipod working with the rns510 you need another lead? and to get the blue tooth working you need a parrot?




I have a parrot installed behind my current MFD2 - it uses the can bus cable and works with my steering wheel buttons, if I get the RNS will I be able to get the two working in conjunction with each other? and if I got the WD  would I need my bluetooth parrot at all?

pieces of eight.. ahem (sorry)  :smiley:
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: darrens on July 28, 2009, 11:44:09 am
I will be going with the RNS510 as reading the US forum there have been a few issues with the WD6050.
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: celica on July 28, 2009, 12:55:09 pm
which version is mfd2, dvd,cd based?
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Lean on July 28, 2009, 01:35:13 pm
which version is mfd2, dvd,cd based?

DVD Based mate
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Phil Mcavity on July 28, 2009, 02:56:09 pm
i sold my Mfd2 on ebay 3 months ago for £346.

Bought a Rns510 for £480.

Both myself and Stealthwolf have bought from the same core seller on ebay, hes in the top 1000 rated sellers in germany. Expect to pay £699, that will get you a newer Version B. If you Pm Stealthwolf from here, he has the sellers name to message.He replaced my Rns with an issue no hassle, even though he sold it to my seller 6 months before!!.

great service imo.

Great unit, makes the MFD2 look 2nd division.


Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Lean on July 28, 2009, 07:42:59 pm
Hmm.. wish I hadn't seen teh WD5060 now - cos for some reason I want TV option now and that looks the easier an cheaper option than the RS - uhh... feck!

Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: darrens on July 28, 2009, 09:01:11 pm
I think someone on the forum had bought the WD5060 so it would be good to find out their opinion on it now after they have had it a while
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Lean on July 28, 2009, 10:11:23 pm
had a look about can't see any threads on here with a member having one - maybe I'll buy it and then If I don't like it get the RNS instead
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: celica on July 31, 2009, 10:37:04 pm
what features you looking for over the mfd2?

my main feature is oem and sat nav (but not a priorty at the moment)

but for a little bit more the RNS510 seems an awesome bit of kit
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Lean on August 01, 2009, 02:25:05 pm
Yea me too I'm OEM all the way - however saying that I have gone for the WD6050 via Oskar (golfmk5.com) time will tell whether it was a good choice or not - I installed igo8 on my mobile phone the other day it really is incredibly good I cannot wait to have it running on the new head unit. If it doesn't work out I'll go for the RNS until then..
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: VC on August 01, 2009, 02:38:19 pm
well ive just got hold of my lithuanian 510, cost me £539.00 delivered version B

was using best offer button
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Moschops on August 01, 2009, 03:05:48 pm
well ive just got hold of my lithuanian 510, cost me £539.00 delivered version B

was using best offer button

Good man.... :happy2:

Looks like I may be taking the plunge too shortly... :pomppomp:
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: celica on August 01, 2009, 09:38:26 pm
well ive just got hold of my lithuanian 510, cost me £539.00 delivered version B

was using best offer button

i wonder where the seller keeps getting these from
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: keith on August 01, 2009, 10:40:48 pm
well ive just got hold of my lithuanian 510, cost me £539.00 delivered version B

was using best offer button

Was that your 1st offer?
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Lean on August 02, 2009, 01:28:16 am
well ive just got hold of my lithuanian 510, cost me £539.00 delivered version B

was using best offer button

i wonder where the seller keeps getting these from

A lorry passes his village often and they drop off allegedly!!
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: RobsCupra on August 25, 2009, 10:18:03 am
What are you guys doing with your standard CD headunits after your upgrades?
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: Smiler on August 25, 2009, 10:55:08 am
This place supply+fits http://www.oemretrofits.co.uk/ :happy2:
Title: Re: RNS 510 - where to buy? & MFD2 where to sell?
Post by: RobsCupra on August 25, 2009, 11:07:30 am
This place supply+fits http://www.oemretrofits.co.uk/ :happy2:

Thats a great link thanks for the info!  :happy2: