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EMB135Driver · 02-10-2009, 02:51 PM

Ditch the Nav system and buy a map. Problem solved.

Mullet Racer · 02-10-2009, 04:25 PM

I don't have a nav system in any of my cars now and don't really need one obviously - however, if they can put one in the POS Yaris, they should put a flip up one in a 2SS - as an added option of course.

t3chfr3ak · 02-10-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

Ditch the Nav system and buy a map. Problem solved.

Or just bring your wife.

Ject · 02-10-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Almost all new phones have built in turn by turn nav system. Also depending on your cell phone company, it costs a pretty penny to use. I've had my phone since '05 and it has turn by turn nav but to use requires another plan that is $20 a month for the basic plan.

Personally I would go buy a Tom-Tom for $200 and never have to worry about making a monthly payment and it would pay for itself after 10 months.

I compared my Garmin to My VZ Navigator on my BlackBerry Storm.. and the VZ navigator is only off by about 20 feet.. but It costs me nothing since I have a Data plan from Blackberry.

Just get something small and portable and ur okay.
PS, map updates can cost like $70.. for some GPS units.

H2OTOYS · 02-10-2009, 09:37 PM

BDF package will include nav system & HUD = more bling

TomServo · 02-11-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ject

I compared my Garmin to My VZ Navigator on my BlackBerry Storm.. and the VZ navigator is only off by about 20 feet.. but It costs me nothing since I have a Data plan from Blackberry.

Just get something small and portable and ur okay.
PS, map updates can cost like $70.. for some GPS units.

Odd, I have TWO BB Storm's and to get Verizon's VZ Navigator Service it added another $10 a month on top of my phone and data plan and since I have TWO Storms everything is DOUBLED. My monthly phone bill is $157/month from Verizon.

So using my BB as a GPS/Nav isn't cheap and the screen is rather small especially when mounted on the dash about 3 feet from my face. In addition the voice/speaker can't overcome wind or audio system noise.

There are pluses and minuses to both approaches so we really can't say one is BETTER than ANOTHER - just DIFFERENT.

UCF w00t · 02-11-2009, 10:11 AM

I've got the Garmin Mobile XT software on my Windows Mobile based Sprint Mogul (HTC Titan/6800) and it works just like a standalone Garmin unit, maybe better. TomTom makes software too. I don't pay any usage fees. It can use the internet to find stuff like gas prices and use google to find addresses but it doesn't have to.

Mr_Draco · 02-11-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ject

I compared my Garmin to My VZ Navigator on my BlackBerry Storm.. and the VZ navigator is only off by about 20 feet.. but It costs me nothing since I have a Data plan from Blackberry.

Just get something small and portable and ur okay.
PS, map updates can cost like $70.. for some GPS units.

That's funny. According to Verizons site, the Data plan for Blackberry's does not include navigation.

$70 for map updates every what 2 years? That's still cheaper then paying an extra $10-$20 a month. $70 vs a minimum of $240. Seems like a no brainer to me. Even if you're the type of person who travels a lot and needs to update every year, $70 is still cheaper then $120.

greenrail · 02-11-2009, 12:52 PM

I won't need a factory NAV for mine. I have a Garmin Nuvi and it works just great and I don't have a pile of raggedy old wet and crumpled maps in my car anymore. I can also use this in anyone of my four vehciles.

But, that's my preference.

TJTKSDMJ8 · 03-18-2009, 05:45 PM

The nav on the 3G iPhone works pretty good. We have the nav in my wifes Denali, but the update disc is pretty expensive..

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-18-2009, 05:47 PM

Oh how can you not see that???

Cyberfan · 03-18-2009, 10:20 PM

My wife's 02 Lexus has NAV and we never use it- in fact neither of us knows HOW to use it. When I ordered my 08 Vette, I ordered it without NAV- it's not a daily driver and I won't be taking it on trips where I don't know where I am going.

If the Camaro is the success that I think it will be, I expect it could be offered as an option for the next model year, but I don't need it any more than I need a transmission to automatically change gears for me.

Think about how often you have really NEEDED this option in your non-NAV car. Did you miss a party or meeting recently because you didn't have it in your car? How often would you really need to use it?

Spend the money on a good sound system that you will use all the time. Just my $0.02.

Muscle Master · 03-18-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ject

2 words... "Blackberry Storm"

Has build in Navigation so i don't need a nav system in a car cause I've got it on my phone.

OOOHHHHHHHHhhhhh

I want one so bad !!!!!!!

Can't wait for my contract to be over with T-mobile

2010 SS RS · 03-18-2009, 10:27 PM

2SS onstar turn by turn nav is in the message center

02-10-2009, 02:51 PM	#15
EMB135Driver Jedi Master Drives: Boeing 757/767+2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor, ME and Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,120	Ditch the Nav system and buy a map. Problem solved. __________________

02-11-2009, 12:52 PM	#23
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	I won't need a factory NAV for mine. I have a Garmin Nuvi and it works just great and I don't have a pile of raggedy old wet and crumpled maps in my car anymore. I can also use this in anyone of my four vehciles. But, that's my preference. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

03-18-2009, 05:45 PM	#24
TJTKSDMJ8 I COMMAND YOU TO HOOK 'EM Drives: 2010 Black Camaro SS2/RS R6P Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Re-building Death Star (Need Contractors) Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	The nav on the 3G iPhone works pretty good. We have the nav in my wifes Denali, but the update disc is pretty expensive.. __________________ Proud Owner of a R6P Black SS/2, RS, CGM Stripe Package Delivered July 3!!!

03-18-2009, 05:47 PM	#25
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	Oh how can you not see that??? __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

03-18-2009, 10:27 PM	#28
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02-10-2009, 04:25 PM	#16
Mullet Racer Drives: 2001 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 27 View My Garage	I don't have a nav system in any of my cars now and don't really need one obviously - however, if they can put one in the POS Yaris, they should put a flip up one in a 2SS - as an added option of course.

02-10-2009, 09:37 PM	#19
H2OTOYS GM Connoisseur Drives: 2009 Cadillac Escalades (2) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ND Posts: 44	BDF package will include nav system & HUD = more bling

02-11-2009, 10:11 AM	#21
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,451	I've got the Garmin Mobile XT software on my Windows Mobile based Sprint Mogul (HTC Titan/6800) and it works just like a standalone Garmin unit, maybe better. TomTom makes software too. I don't pay any usage fees. It can use the internet to find stuff like gas prices and use google to find addresses but it doesn't have to.

03-18-2009, 10:20 PM	#26
Cyberfan Drives: 08 Z06 Vette; 02 T/A Firehawk Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 195	My wife's 02 Lexus has NAV and we never use it- in fact neither of us knows HOW to use it. When I ordered my 08 Vette, I ordered it without NAV- it's not a daily driver and I won't be taking it on trips where I don't know where I am going. If the Camaro is the success that I think it will be, I expect it could be offered as an option for the next model year, but I don't need it any more than I need a transmission to automatically change gears for me. Think about how often you have really NEEDED this option in your non-NAV car. Did you miss a party or meeting recently because you didn't have it in your car? How often would you really need to use it? Spend the money on a good sound system that you will use all the time. Just my $0.02.

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