Adding NAV
Racer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Wantagh New York
Cant do it
I ordered mine with it and dealer screwed up and it wasnt installed. I wrote Kevin and his reply was no go as the wiring harness is diferent. You can do aftermarket only. Stinks I know. 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Offical CFOT MustangChick Texas
..and just to add to what has already been posted, in addition to the wiring harness (or lack thereof) as far as I know you can't GET the "stock" NAV unit from GM.
last time I checked they were ONLY available "on exchange" as a warranty replacement part from the outsourced repair depot. in other words, you can't buy one outright, if yours breaks GM will send it in to the warranty repair center and you'll get another in it's place.
aftermarket is the way to go if you didn't order it OEM.
Vi
last time I checked they were ONLY available "on exchange" as a warranty replacement part from the outsourced repair depot. in other words, you can't buy one outright, if yours breaks GM will send it in to the warranty repair center and you'll get another in it's place.
aftermarket is the way to go if you didn't order it OEM.
Vi
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Montreal Qc
Originally Posted by Violet
....aftermarket is the way to go if you didn't order it OEM.
Vi
Vi
On the upside though....works great....can easily move to another car....and frequent updates are made available.
I'm thinking of changing my '05 in for an '06...but I will not be ordering the NAV unit. Now if the price was more reasonable or costs weren't a concern...that's another story!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Malibu California
I have a Garmin IQue which allows you to switch base maps -- I originally bought it for my boat as a backup GPS. This summer took it to Sicily (Euro road map on a memory card) where it was fantastic both on the road and on foot.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2000
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From: Houston TX
Consider the Kenwood 8017 or Pioneer AVIC D1 with XM nav traffic...they offer many more features than the stock piece, plus they fit in the OEM dash opening.
I have owned both, and they are leagues ahead of the factory stuff. The Eclipse AVN54xx series are another option.
I have owned both, and they are leagues ahead of the factory stuff. The Eclipse AVN54xx series are another option.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 161
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From: O'Fallon MO
I also have a Garmin c330. Only $560 at Sam's or Costco. My wife thought it was stupid at first. Then, when we went to new cities, she uses it to find her favorite department stores. We were in Alabama a few weeks ago for a car show, and she decided she wanted a catfish dinner. Just searched for seafood restaurants and had some great catfish. Now she doesn't think it's so stupid. I can also switch it over to my Seville when I need to.
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Originally Posted by DoctorV8
..... leagues ahead of the factory stuff.
Yep - another GM obsolete technology unit placed in the premier GM car.
