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Old 08-02-2013, 03:21 PM
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Default Touchscreen Infotainment with 2LT?

I see the 3LT comes with nav, but the 2LT does not. That being the case, does the 2LT still have the touchscreen infotainment system... just without the nav feature?
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Originally Posted by pittperson
I see the 3LT comes with nav, but the 2LT does not. That being the case, does the 2LT still have the touchscreen infotainment system... just without the nav feature?
Yes it does.
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Yes, the only difference you would see is the absence of the Nav icon on the screen (and of course the underlying features of the navigation system). The MyLink system is still very much there on all trim levels without the navigation.
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I ordered the 2LT and added the Navigation.
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I wonder how much it will cost if you decide to put it in after the fact.....
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Thanks all. Just wanted to make sure.

I wonder how much it will cost if you decide to put it in after the fact.....
Good question. What if you want to replace it, looks like it might be a PITA.
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Originally Posted by pittperson
Thanks all. Just wanted to make sure.



Good question. What if you want to replace it, looks like it might be a PITA.
in a Traverse/Enclave looks like the GPS and harness run $1,500 + install. Basically, if you want nav (or even think you might down the road) then I'd spring for it upfront. $0.02

http://gm-navigation.com/gm/chevrole...on-system.html
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Anybody paying money for Navigation is wasting money.

Biggest big money scam item in the car industry today.
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Originally Posted by C7pimp
Anybody paying money for Navigation is wasting money.

Biggest big money scam item in the car industry today.
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Originally Posted by C7pimp
Anybody paying money for Navigation is wasting money.

Biggest big money scam item in the car industry today.
Why? It's just a built in Garmin. More money than a Garmin but no ugly unit on the dash. If you live somewhere where nav isn't needed then, yes, it is a waste.
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I can mount my iPad using one of the holes in the cupholder and a Scosche mount, and have a MUCH better NAV screen (size and detail) than GM's. I can access Google Maps and Google Earth which are continuously updated FOR FREE. I can also take it with me when I travel and use it in a rental car.

I agree, Nav in the car is probably not worth the added expense, unless it is provided in the base pkg.
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Originally Posted by C7pimp
Anybody paying money for Navigation is wasting money. Biggest big money scam item in the car industry today.
I respectfully DISAGREE.

The nav system is now just a minor $800 option. A decent GARMIN unit will cost you approx. $250. The factory system is a whole lot larger and it will integrate with the other systems in the car. Imagine that the nav system is giving you location instructions over the car's speaker system - your cell phone rings....the nav is silenced, and you can talk to your caller. You cannot do that with a Garmin. IMO, the extra $450 is WELL worth it.
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Originally Posted by talon90
Yes, the only difference you would see is the absence of the Nav icon on the screen (and of course the underlying features of the navigation system). The MyLink system is still very much there on all trim levels without the navigation.
Do you ever think Chevy will add wifi 4g in the future?
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Originally Posted by THECORVETTEMANN
I respectfully DISAGREE.

The nav system is now just a minor $800 option. A decent GARMIN unit will cost you approx. $250. The factory system is a whole lot larger and it will integrate with the other systems in the car. Imagine that the nav system is giving you location instructions over the car's speaker system - your cell phone rings....the nav is silenced, and you can talk to your caller. You cannot do that with a Garmin. IMO, the extra $450 is WELL worth it.
Actually really good points...

My problem is finding a restaurant or service station while I am moving with a factory unit. My Garmin will work when moving..
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Originally Posted by Bill17601
Actually really good points...

My problem is finding a restaurant or service station while I am moving with a factory unit. My Garmin will work when moving..
Find a friend.

The Stingray nav will allow input if the passenger seat sensor senses the presence of a passenger.

Baby steps but it is still a step in the right direction.
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I thought I'd seen shots of the HUD with integrated direction arrows from the Nav? Is that true?
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Originally Posted by Jp23rockstar
Do you ever think Chevy will add wifi 4g in the future?
To what end? Does your phone not have wifi/4G?

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Originally Posted by Promind
I thought I'd seen shots of the HUD with integrated direction arrows from the Nav? Is that true?
yes
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Originally Posted by Promind
I thought I'd seen shots of the HUD with integrated direction arrows from the Nav? Is that true?
Has anyone else seen a picture like that?
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I have seen those pictures. I'm skipping the nav option though. Waze is the best nav app available. Social media+nav, allows anyone to mark locations of accidents, police, slow traffic....anything.


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