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Legend96 · 08-11-2012, 03:45 AM

I recently found a 2013 Victory red ZL1 on a local Chevy dealer's lot. I have decided to put down a down payment of 5k for them to hold the car! THE decision is made, I will be driving it off the lot in about a week!

Here is my big question/delemna!
It comes with the new MyLink touch screen infotainment system!
It, however does not have the "MyLink" navigation with it! From my understanding is, OnStar is still involved with the navigation part of this car!

Ok, to the big question, should I not put too much stock into this situation, or should I back out of this deal and put a new ZL1 on order that will come with the navigation option with the MyLink system???
Just wondering because I don't use navigation too too much in the 1st place. And when I sit & think about it, the car I put the money down on, does have all I want in it now, (except nav). On top of that, they are selling it to me for msrp!!!

Just wondering about what some of you all think about this? After all, the radio is so pretty, u would think this would be in it from the start!
I guess I could always use the nav mode on my iPhone, but well, it would make so much more sense to have it at your fingertips!!!

8AD•SS · 08-11-2012, 04:24 AM

My ZL1 doesn't have the navigation as it wasn't available at the time I placed my order and I don't miss it. I rarely need nav but when I do I just use Onstar.

Mike,

sammyv · 08-11-2012, 07:40 AM

My last car had nav and I never used it. When I bought my ZL1 I was glad I didn't have to pay for something I didn't want!

RJ111 · 08-11-2012, 07:43 AM

I dont think the factory nav is all that great.I would buy the car ,you never know on ordering one.

Happy_Dan · 08-11-2012, 08:31 AM

I love the Nav system I put in my truck but it is Garmin so I was already used to it.
I would let me hold me back from a ZL1 though. You can always use a portable if you don't like the Onstar. The Onstar was pretty good when I went to Mars. It shows up on the HUD for turns.

Rubble2240 · 08-11-2012, 09:41 AM

Pretty sure any new smartphone that u already pay for has Nav on it. Why pay extra for another one in the car?

Edwin320 · 08-11-2012, 09:48 AM

On star is a poor substitute for an actual nav system. That being said, if you had an in dash nav before and never used it, then it shouldn't matter.

Oz ZL-1 · 08-11-2012, 10:14 AM

Legend96

Well, I am betting by now that you know your way around the LA bayou's pretty well and if that's where your driving 99.9% of the time then buy that baby!! Especially for msrp, there was only one

dealership in Houston area @ msrp and it had a looong waiting list. Plus, there is no guarantee you can secure another allocation for a '13 ZL1 so I wouldn't take the chance and miss out on this

awesome ride. Worst case, if your smart phone and Garmin both crap out, you can always ask for

and the lucky person assisting with directions will be in awe

of your machine!!

Let us know about the purchase decision....

Legend96 · 08-12-2012, 02:41 AM

Thank you guys so much for all the input, in addition to all that, I have decided that while I am waiting to take delivery, I may as well have the dealer install the footwell/cup holder lighting option!!
I see this as a very nice & needed option because the 2011 SS that I now have seems as though more lighting is needed in this car!!!!
Just my opinion!!

And, well, if I can figure out how to add a picture into this post, I'd show my new, amazing ZL1!!!!!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 08-14-2012, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legend96

Thank you guys so much for all the input, in addition to all that, I have decided that while I am waiting to take delivery, I may as well have the dealer install the footwell/cup holder lighting option!!
I see this as a very nice & needed option because the 2011 SS that I now have seems as though more lighting is needed in this car!!!!
Just my opinion!!

And, well, if I can figure out how to add a picture into this post, I'd show my new, amazing ZL1!!!!!

Congratulations! We are happy to have you as part of the 2013 Camaro family! Please post pictures as soon as you can!

:party0038:

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

hognutz · 08-14-2012, 01:11 PM

I did not opt for the nav because it was going to delay the build. I like nav even though I don't use it much.

I just wanted the car the waiting was killing me. I will be interested to see the price of the nav unit and if anything will be required beyond the GPS ant and head unit to retrofit.

Is the nav off contraint yet?

08-11-2012, 03:45 AM	#1
Legend96 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 28	2013 MyLink ZL1 question I recently found a 2013 Victory red ZL1 on a local Chevy dealer's lot. I have decided to put down a down payment of 5k for them to hold the car! THE decision is made, I will be driving it off the lot in about a week! Here is my big question/delemna! It comes with the new MyLink touch screen infotainment system! It, however does not have the "MyLink" navigation with it! From my understanding is, OnStar is still involved with the navigation part of this car! Ok, to the big question, should I not put too much stock into this situation, or should I back out of this deal and put a new ZL1 on order that will come with the navigation option with the MyLink system??? Just wondering because I don't use navigation too too much in the 1st place. And when I sit & think about it, the car I put the money down on, does have all I want in it now, (except nav). On top of that, they are selling it to me for msrp!!! Just wondering about what some of you all think about this? After all, the radio is so pretty, u would think this would be in it from the start! I guess I could always use the nav mode on my iPhone, but well, it would make so much more sense to have it at your fingertips!!!

08-11-2012, 04:24 AM	#2
8AD•SS Drives: 45th anniversary SS Vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 269	My ZL1 doesn't have the navigation as it wasn't available at the time I placed my order and I don't miss it. I rarely need nav but when I do I just use Onstar. Mike, __________________ 45th anniversary SS convertible (Nox) CRT ZL1 #271 Ordered 5/22, delivered 7/27 (R XIII) R XIII's Build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=1#post5427709

08-11-2012, 07:43 AM	#4
RJ111 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gastonia, N.C Posts: 393	I dont think the factory nav is all that great.I would buy the car ,you never know on ordering one. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1,Victory Red # 441....SOLD 2013 Camaro ZL1, Summit White # 3071...SOLD 2015 Camaro ZL1, Summit White # 1325 Rotofab Cai,PCM cc,Kooks Headers,Cats delete,MF X pipe, ZLWin cam,upper/lower, Lingenfelter hx,715 rwhp,646 rwtq, BMR 1.25 Springs, Varro VD01 Wheels,

08-11-2012, 09:48 AM	#7
Edwin320 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 427 View My Garage	On star is a poor substitute for an actual nav system. That being said, if you had an in dash nav before and never used it, then it shouldn't matter. __________________ Ed 2018 ZL1 A10 'Vert

08-14-2012, 01:11 PM	#11
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,985	I did not opt for the nav because it was going to delay the build. I like nav even though I don't use it much. I just wanted the car the waiting was killing me. I will be interested to see the price of the nav unit and if anything will be required beyond the GPS ant and head unit to retrofit. Is the nav off contraint yet? __________________ 2016 2SS 2020 super duty on 37's

08-11-2012, 07:40 AM	#3
sammyv Drives: 2013 red Lingenfelter ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: zionsville IN Posts: 567	My last car had nav and I never used it. When I bought my ZL1 I was glad I didn't have to pay for something I didn't want!

08-11-2012, 08:31 AM	#5
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,252	I love the Nav system I put in my truck but it is Garmin so I was already used to it. I would let me hold me back from a ZL1 though. You can always use a portable if you don't like the Onstar. The Onstar was pretty good when I went to Mars. It shows up on the HUD for turns.

08-11-2012, 09:41 AM	#6
Rubble2240 Drives: 13 BRM ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 127	Pretty sure any new smartphone that u already pay for has Nav on it. Why pay extra for another one in the car?

08-11-2012, 10:14 AM	#8
Oz ZL-1 Mach 5 Drives: 13 ZL1 IOM #115 87 Grand National Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 181	Legend96 Well, I am betting by now that you know your way around the LA bayou's pretty well and if that's where your driving 99.9% of the time then buy that baby!! Especially for msrp, there was only one dealership in Houston area @ msrp and it had a looong waiting list. Plus, there is no guarantee you can secure another allocation for a '13 ZL1 so I wouldn't take the chance and miss out on this awesome ride. Worst case, if your smart phone and Garmin both crap out, you can always ask for and the lucky person assisting with directions will be in awe of your machine!! Let us know about the purchase decision....

08-12-2012, 02:41 AM	#9
Legend96 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 28	Thank you guys so much for all the input, in addition to all that, I have decided that while I am waiting to take delivery, I may as well have the dealer install the footwell/cup holder lighting option!! I see this as a very nice & needed option because the 2011 SS that I now have seems as though more lighting is needed in this car!!!! Just my opinion!! And, well, if I can figure out how to add a picture into this post, I'd show my new, amazing ZL1!!!!!