Opinions on Nav
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Opinions on Nav
I finally pulled the trigger and placed my '14 C7 order yesterday, TR z51, npp, fay. I'm doing some second guessing on not ordering nav. It's probably a non-issue now as the order has already been placed but am interested in opinions out there on whether it's really worth it.
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I finally pulled the trigger and placed my '14 C7 order yesterday, TR z51, npp, fay. I'm doing some second guessing on not ordering nav. It's probably a non-issue now as the order has already been placed but am interested in opinions out there on whether it's really worth it.
That said, the Magellan windshield mount Nav we use in my wife's car works fine, too. Gets us there every time.
You will be fine without orig equip Nav on your C7.
You will LOVE this car!
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I finally pulled the trigger and placed my '14 C7 order yesterday, TR z51, npp, fay. I'm doing some second guessing on not ordering nav. It's probably a non-issue now as the order has already been placed but am interested in opinions out there on whether it's really worth it.
I use Onstar for directions.
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I finally pulled the trigger and placed my '14 C7 order yesterday, TR z51, npp, fay. I'm doing some second guessing on not ordering nav. It's probably a non-issue now as the order has already been placed but am interested in opinions out there on whether it's really worth it.
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I wanted a 3LT, so I had no choice about getting nav. after about a month, it is clunkier and slower than Garmin. especially slow to respond to voice commands. interstate exit photos on Garmin much better than arrows on GM. traffic is okay, but again Garmin is better.
If I could have gotten the 3LT leather package without nav, I would have saved the $800.
just my opinion
If I could have gotten the 3LT leather package without nav, I would have saved the $800.
just my opinion
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The C7's Nav system is FAR SUPERIOR to the C6's, that's for sure!
Integrates nicely with the car HUD, DIC, etc), is accurate and easy to use. And the VR is quite good too!
Well worth the $795 price
Integrates nicely with the car HUD, DIC, etc), is accurate and easy to use. And the VR is quite good too!
Well worth the $795 price
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Hi there. I'm still waiting to take delivery of my car hopefully in a week or so, but I did play with the nav on my friends new suburban. I believe they are similar with some interface differences. I thought the coolest thing was you push a button and on star comes on. "Hello I want directions to the nearest holiday inn please" and in 30 seconds the operator found the address and sent it sirectly to the nav.
Obviously you can google it on your phone and put it in manually, it's just more convenient if for example you driving on the freeway and you don't want to pull over to use your phone.
Also at $800 it's not terrible. Adding nav to my honda would have been $2,500 which is obscene especially on a $32,000 car. I opted out! On the corvette I got it.
Good luck and congrats on your order.
Obviously you can google it on your phone and put it in manually, it's just more convenient if for example you driving on the freeway and you don't want to pull over to use your phone.
Also at $800 it's not terrible. Adding nav to my honda would have been $2,500 which is obscene especially on a $32,000 car. I opted out! On the corvette I got it.
Good luck and congrats on your order.
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I tend to follow the notion that "If you don't know where you're going, why are you getting in your car?" That said, I prefer to program my iphone /imaps and review my route before I leave. When I'm on the road I try to just listen to the voice commands if I still need them. Imaps is free with an Iphone and so are the updates. Yes, Imaps has problems but then again they all do. JMHO.
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
There is a 200 after market program that let's you watch blue ray movies and enter destinations while driving. I'm getting it.
The traffic function of the nav is awesome in Los Angeles. I need it.
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Google maps better IMHO. Not worth the $800; if you didn't order it I wouldn't worry. GM system has some quirks about it. Routing from mapquest is changed when downloaded, so really have to watch the routing you "think" you have. Mileage to destination is off when compared to other programs. My Garmin with lifetime updates is much better overall, but not as big a screen.
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I have owned both the C6 and C7 with NAV. The C7 NAV unit is much better in every way....
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I thought that as well so was surprised when my dealer contacted me with a '14 allotment. He tells me that GM decided to extend the '14 production beyond which they had originally planned.
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Thanks for the feedback guys. My experience with GM navigation is with my 2004 Cadillac XLR which is mediocre at best. I know things have improved considerably over the last 10 years and like the HUD integration, but is it worth $800? I may see if I can add it to my order but if it can't be done I won't worry about it. I am looking forward to this car!
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Not exactly. June 12 was the date that dealers got their final '14 allocations. Orders need to be matched to those allocations by Monday or Tuesday (not positive which), June 16 or 17.
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Hmmm...interesting discussion so far, and am disappointed to hear that the NAV is no better this year. I owned 2 C6's (both w/ NAV) and the C6 NAV was a complete POS compared to units in other cars at the same price point. I bought my C7 from dealer stock so I had to take the NAV, otherwise I wouldn't have paid .02 for it. I will try to learn it since some of you guys seem to think its OK. I agree that a portion of the in dash NAV will be recovered at resale.
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Just had a chance to use my Nav this weekend and I like it. My preferences are the 3D head-up view with voice feedback turned on. I also like the HUD link that lets you know when a turn is coming up. All I've done is type in the address and hit go. Worked all three times with no problems. I guess $800.00 is a little high but I think its worth it to be integrated with the entire car. I have a low voice and have had no luck with getting the car to understand me for any simple voice commands so I did not even try a complicated address. The best I can do is get it to "Play"-"XM"-"The Coffee House".