Is Navigation worth having??
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From: warner robins georgia
I kicked it around forever b/c I love the factory unit in our Expedition. I decided not to get it because the vette will never be used for long trips.
I have kids, and our trips are in the Ford. If it were just my wife and me, I'd probably get it. I couldn't justify the expense b/c the practicality wasn't there for me.
Your situation may be different, but in my case, I don't regret not having it. It does look cool, however.
I have kids, and our trips are in the Ford. If it were just my wife and me, I'd probably get it. I couldn't justify the expense b/c the practicality wasn't there for me.
Your situation may be different, but in my case, I don't regret not having it. It does look cool, however.
Pro
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From: Oregon
If you use the car for business and/or traveling to places you aren't familiar with then the NAV may be worth it. Since I don't do that the NAV isn't of much value to me. I bought a car off a dealer lot but would never have ordered NAV.
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From: DFW Area TX
If you get the NAV and really want a 6 CD changer, you can get one from GM that goes in the left rear storage bin in the back. Very simple hookup to the XM module located nearby. Fully integrated with the NAV when installed. You can get it from forum vendor Fred Beans
Drifting
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From: Indian River MI
If you feel the need to have all the toys, go for it.
But the answer from me is no, no, no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just made it 450 miles today to an area I've never been before without it. I used a map.
But the answer from me is no, no, no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just made it 450 miles today to an area I've never been before without it. I used a map.
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Funny story about NAV, and yep you should get it.
I ordered the Callaway Honker from Corvettes of Houston and it came in on a Friday when no one was home. UPS does not deliver on Saturday here so I had to go there and pick it up.
Had no earthly idea where the UPS depot was. Used the NAV to get there and it took me on the scenic route through city traffic. I usually drive in the burbs and the rural areas. The 1-4 skip shift which had never been a problem before, was giving me fits.
I made it to UPS. Guess what I orderd from Corvettes of Houston on the following Monday.
CAGS eliminator.
So, if your car is a manual coupe MN6 Z51 in Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic, then you definitely need the NAV........and the CAGS eliminator.
I ordered the Callaway Honker from Corvettes of Houston and it came in on a Friday when no one was home. UPS does not deliver on Saturday here so I had to go there and pick it up.
Had no earthly idea where the UPS depot was. Used the NAV to get there and it took me on the scenic route through city traffic. I usually drive in the burbs and the rural areas. The 1-4 skip shift which had never been a problem before, was giving me fits.
I made it to UPS. Guess what I orderd from Corvettes of Houston on the following Monday.
CAGS eliminator.
So, if your car is a manual coupe MN6 Z51 in Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic, then you definitely need the NAV........and the CAGS eliminator.
Last edited by '06 Quicksilver Z06; Apr 30, 2006 at 01:10 AM.
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From: warner robins georgia
Originally Posted by DSOM Z51
I made it to UPS. Guess what I orderd from Corvettes of Houston on the following Monday.
CAGS eliminator.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fremont, California
Originally Posted by dwilzen
Just wondering if the Nav unit is worth having or not. Does it work very well. Also if you don't get the nav can you have a 6 disc cd changer instead?
And yes, you can buy a 6-cd changer with the Nav unit, but I have not been able to confirm if the 6 CDs will be MP3 capable...
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I have a Nav unit in my CTS and I love that one. However I chose Not to put on in the Vette. Eventually I will scrap the Blose sound system, at which point I will install an after market double din Nav CD/DVD etc etc etc head unit for a few hundred moer than the OEM Nav option. It will not be compatible with the HUD, but other than that the aftermarket units are soooo much better.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sugar Hill Georgia
Originally Posted by lytmup
I have NAV in another car and it was cool for a few months. I havent used it in the past 9 months.
I have one in my 300C and I've used it once. It's subjective though, I can see where folks that have them and become accustomed to them like them a lot. Until they're more like lytmup desciribes, I won't pay for another one.
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From: God's Country, ID
The advantage with the factory NAV is that it is integrated with the cars heads-up, etc. Reasonable price as well. Other than that, I would go with aftermarket like the newest Eclipse unit. Sounds awesome, looks factory, and has some really nice features.
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From: Tn
OH the C6 Corvette emblem (Nav Off) at night, in traffic turns some heads.. 4in X 3in ?? I forget, Im still in Baghdad for another couple weeks, see ya soon.
She keeps changing the background color to pink and I'm right back to blue.. 3rd grade stuff I know..
She keeps changing the background color to pink and I'm right back to blue.. 3rd grade stuff I know..
Racer
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If you live in a smallish town that you are very familiar with and rarely go outside of the areas you know well probably not worth it. here in the SF bay area and the surrounding area I wouldn't be without it.
Right now the wife and I are house hunting again and whether we use the BMW or the Corvette (kidding I have ridden in the BMW 1 time since I got the C6) the Nav system is a massive stress reudcer. On a weekend we see 10 houses in the same time it took us before to see 5or 6 in the entire bay area. No arguing no whining or getting lost.
I guess like someone said earlier it depends on your needs and driving area/style.
Right now the wife and I are house hunting again and whether we use the BMW or the Corvette (kidding I have ridden in the BMW 1 time since I got the C6) the Nav system is a massive stress reudcer. On a weekend we see 10 houses in the same time it took us before to see 5or 6 in the entire bay area. No arguing no whining or getting lost.
I guess like someone said earlier it depends on your needs and driving area/style.
Melting Slicks
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From: San Antonio Texas - Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic
This comes up every couple of months. Personally, I use mine all the time. I have found it amazingly accurate. My 2 cents.
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From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die
I love how it tells you that a turn is coming up a half a mile before you get there. When my wife would give directions she would always tell you about a turn as you drove passed it.