Nav worth the $$??
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Drifting
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From: LaVerne CA
Nav worth the $$??
im about to order a 08 coupe...is the nav worth the $$ or is it better to buy an aftermarket? also...whats the difference between the NAV and a GPS..if any? your good and bad points will be most welcome...thanks
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You'll get responses all over the board on this one. I ordered my coupe with nav and I'm glad that I did. I like the built-in look (and despise anything that's clearly aftermarket or out of place on/in my car). The system works well, looks great. I especially like that it's integrated with the HUD (something that no aftermarket unit will be). Yeah, it's expensive. Yeah, updated data DVDs cost $199. Yeah, you give up the 6-disc changer and get just a single disc CD player in its place. I still like the factory nav and I recommend it to anyone who's getting a new Corvette.
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You'll get responses all over the board on this one. I ordered my coupe with nav and I'm glad that I did. I like the built-in look (and despise anything that's clearly aftermarket or out of place on/in my car). The system works well, looks great. I especially like that it's integrated with the HUD (something that no aftermarket unit will be). Yeah, it's expensive. Yeah, updated data DVDs cost $199. Yeah, you give up the 6-disc changer and get just a single disc CD player in its place. I still like the factory nav and I recommend it to anyone who's getting a new Corvette.
Melting Slicks
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From: Frisco TX
get the navigation, i am so glad i have it, it looks awsome at night as well, i love the corvette logo on it as well, you save alot of gas too when you know where you are going 
here is mine in the sun
here is mine in the sun
Le Mans Master
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Bottom line I would say is if you like it and spending the extra money won't break the bank then get it, if not look into a Garmin and save some cash!
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I got nav in my '05 because of a deal I got on the car. I hate the Corvette nav because it is very un-intuitive to use, and I don't think it even fits the dash very well.
I also have an Infiniti M45 with nav. It's worlds easier to use.
I also have a $350 Garmin nav that I use on my mororcycles. It's easier to use than either of the above.
I just ordered an 08 Corvette, and despite all my bitching, I ordered nav on it. Why? Despite what a pain it is to use, this car is a "toy" for me, and I want all the toys I can get in my toy. Make sense?
I also have an Infiniti M45 with nav. It's worlds easier to use.
I also have a $350 Garmin nav that I use on my mororcycles. It's easier to use than either of the above.
I just ordered an 08 Corvette, and despite all my bitching, I ordered nav on it. Why? Despite what a pain it is to use, this car is a "toy" for me, and I want all the toys I can get in my toy. Make sense?
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You'll get responses all over the board on this one. I ordered my coupe with nav and I'm glad that I did. I like the built-in look (and despise anything that's clearly aftermarket or out of place on/in my car). The system works well, looks great. I especially like that it's integrated with the HUD (something that no aftermarket unit will be). Yeah, it's expensive. Yeah, updated data DVDs cost $199. Yeah, you give up the 6-disc changer and get just a single disc CD player in its place. I still like the factory nav and I recommend it to anyone who's getting a new Corvette.
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No one has even mentioned the sound quality difference. The sound quality of the nav unit is not near as good as the non nav 6 cd unit. I have had 2 nav c6's and 2 non nav's in the last 10 months. Other than the non nav looking a little boring. I would pick the 6cd with much better sound hands down.I guess the sound just isn't important to some people. To me, I have done without nav for years, but I WILL NOT, sacrifice the sound quality of my music........just my .02
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yes, i ordered my 07 vert, with nav, xm, and onstar, all the goodies, do i use them? no. but i figured it can't hurt, when i go to trade or sell in the future, plus the nav. looks nice, and the extra cash didnt really hurt my pocket...
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You'll get responses all over the board on this one. I ordered my coupe with nav and I'm glad that I did. I like the built-in look (and despise anything that's clearly aftermarket or out of place on/in my car). The system works well, looks great. I especially like that it's integrated with the HUD (something that no aftermarket unit will be). Yeah, it's expensive. Yeah, updated data DVDs cost $199. Yeah, you give up the 6-disc changer and get just a single disc CD player in its place. I still like the factory nav and I recommend it to anyone who's getting a new Corvette.
Michael sums up my point of view exactly. The factory nav works well. There have been some disappointed users as it is not as intuitive as some of the aftermarket units (Garmin, Magellan, TomTom) but the turn by turn in the HUD and the units dead reckoning capability are excellent. I have not had a single issue with it finding roads or getting me to where I needed to get to including Bowling Green from Massachusetts and the route that it chose was the same one that AAA recommended.
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i always order ALL the options weither i use them or not. that's just the way i roll.
oops, almost forgot the question. no, i haven't even loaded the disc yet. so far 1058 miles and no need.
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You'll get responses all over the board on this one. I ordered my coupe with nav and I'm glad that I did. I like the built-in look (and despise anything that's clearly aftermarket or out of place on/in my car). The system works well, looks great. I especially like that it's integrated with the HUD (something that no aftermarket unit will be). Yeah, it's expensive. Yeah, updated data DVDs cost $199. Yeah, you give up the 6-disc changer and get just a single disc CD player in its place. I still like the factory nav and I recommend it to anyone who's getting a new Corvette.
Had the great debate with myself over this. Finally my wife convinced my that I waited all these years before buying a Vette, why not spend the extra bucks and get what you want. GLAD I GOT IT.
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I got nav in my '05 because of a deal I got on the car. I hate the Corvette nav because it is very un-intuitive to use, and I don't think it even fits the dash very well.
I also have an Infiniti M45 with nav. It's worlds easier to use.
I also have a $350 Garmin nav that I use on my mororcycles. It's easier to use than either of the above.
I just ordered an 08 Corvette, and despite all my bitching, I ordered nav on it. Why? Despite what a pain it is to use, this car is a "toy" for me, and I want all the toys I can get in my toy. Make sense?
I also have an Infiniti M45 with nav. It's worlds easier to use.
I also have a $350 Garmin nav that I use on my mororcycles. It's easier to use than either of the above.
I just ordered an 08 Corvette, and despite all my bitching, I ordered nav on it. Why? Despite what a pain it is to use, this car is a "toy" for me, and I want all the toys I can get in my toy. Make sense?
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I didn't order my car but I wasn't looking for Nav either when I went looking. Not worth the extra money to me. Maybe if you didn't loose 5 disk spaces and if it had a remote and if it played DVD video it would have been worth it but as it is I use my Garmin. It won't play movies but it does everything else.
Melting Slicks
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I love the touch screen, and the ability to scroll through MP3 CDs.
And I think the NAV is easy to use. I figured out most of the options within 10 minutes of owning the car without the manual.
The only option I wish it had was a "POI by distance".
IE. Enter in Burger King and it will show you all the burger kings in a 50 mile radius to you.
My brother's Garmin does this and I like it.
And I think the NAV is easy to use. I figured out most of the options within 10 minutes of owning the car without the manual.
The only option I wish it had was a "POI by distance".
IE. Enter in Burger King and it will show you all the burger kings in a 50 mile radius to you.
My brother's Garmin does this and I like it.
Drifting
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I got the NAV (BTW it is another name for GPS), and to be honest I much prefer my Garmin. Certainly having a unit built into the car is a plus, and it does offer some options that a portable unit cannot give you (such as directions in the HUD....which I have never used), but for ease of use and flexability the Garmin is tops for me.
Bottom line I would say is if you like it and spending the extra money won't break the bank then get it, if not look into a Garmin and save some cash!
Bottom line I would say is if you like it and spending the extra money won't break the bank then get it, if not look into a Garmin and save some cash!
I have a Garmin Zumo that I use on my bikes and in my Dodge. It is wwwaaayyy better. The Corvette's is completely useless in the sun and the routes it sends you on aren't very good to say the least.
Would I get it again? Probably for resale but for no other reason.