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smokn' · 05-27-2008, 02:07 PM

no need 4 nav

camaro5 · 05-27-2008, 03:16 PM

Been here, done this before...

There will be On-Star Nav only. DIC will provide street names and turn directional arrows. To not provide a screen is certainly "un-conformative" and I like the clean instrument panel design, not centered around a nav screen pod. But I'm sure many would prefer a screen -not on release Camaro.

See Pontiac G8 for reference.

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Nickdago · 05-27-2008, 03:25 PM

I have a NAV in my Avalanche and do not even use it. On Star has a program that will tell you over the speakers how to get somewhere. Little pricey but much easier to use. I do like the rear view camara however that comes with the NAV system. A little costly however just for a rear camara at around $2400.00. I will not be looking for a NAV system in my Camaro, just will not really need it. However I do like having all the controls for the radio and such on the touch screen, so if they could incorporate a touch screen without the NAV at a resaonable cost I would opt for that

MerF · 05-27-2008, 03:54 PM

All this talk of Onstar pisses me off.

I bought an '04 Trailblazer and was so stoked about getting Onstar activated for it...but I needed like $300 just to get it up and running because I was a new customer of a used vehicle.

Screw Onstar....for that reason alone. I officially boycott them and am not impressed by anything else they offer.

I'm probably being unreasonable, but I was so disappointed that's how it goes.

AirGoya · 05-27-2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sphinx002

The Zeta cars all have a Nav option in other countries, and it is expected that next years G8 will have it here in the states. There were issues with the G8's Aussie nav system here in the states (so rumors say).

Having said that, there is no reason for the Camaro not to have it. The zeta platform is made for it. The Onstar turn by turn has been upgraded to incorporate features with it, and as you mentioned, the competition already has it. I'd venture to say I'm over 95% sure the Camaro will have it as an option.

If you remember this older camaro interior pic it shows a gauge cluster a lot like in the G8. Look at the screen in the middle.

ChrisB · 05-27-2008, 04:10 PM

Im not interessed in a nav system, same for On Star, blue tooth, Ipod connections, mp 3 connections, im just not into stuff like that. I want to use my money for leather seats, auto trans, sports look package.

bouncertime · 05-27-2008, 04:27 PM

I think it will be an option, but I won't be getting it. I will stick with my Garmin Nuvi.

Camaro Lives On · 05-27-2008, 04:27 PM

Same here, like ChrisB said, leather seats, auto trans, sports look, and a CD player. keep it simple, yet awesome!!

BigZAJ · 05-27-2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirGoya

If you remember this older camaro interior pic it shows a gauge cluster a lot like in the G8. Look at the screen in the middle.

But look at the NAV screen in the G8.

Silverado · 05-27-2008, 05:20 PM

Save your cash, get a Garmin (or some other brand)....that actually allows you save the cash on any vehicle you buy (so saving 2K a couple times is well worth it). You can also take it as a hand held if you go camping/hiking/etc.

Use the money you save on a nav for exhaust, stereo, etc. It will be a far better (more fun) return on the investment.

BigZAJ · 05-27-2008, 06:20 PM

I gotta say, I appreciate the garmin enthusiasm, I really do. I have used them and in a pinch I love them. But for me, they are ugly as sin sitting up on the windshield. It is a lot of money to shell out for a NAV option, but if its a good NAV and has other multimedia features, I'll pay it.

But the point is not "well I like GARMIN so they should NOT put NAV, everyone should use GARMIN because I am fine with GARMIN and everyone should like it like me" the point of the thread is does it NEED to have NAV just to open up that last bit of market for maybe the small group that want it. Does it NEED to have NAV because the MUSTANG and CHALLENGER have NAV. That is the point.

ROE · 05-27-2008, 06:54 PM

IF IT WILL HAVE HEADS UP DISPLAY IT WILL HAVE A NAV SYSTEM

MerF · 05-27-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROE

IF IT WILL HAVE HEADS UP DISPLAY IT WILL HAVE A NAV SYSTEM

Whoa caps.

I don't understand the correlation between HUD and NAV though. Vettes (and some Pontiacs) have had HUD for years without NAV.

ROE · 05-27-2008, 07:22 PM

what year is ur car sometimes depending on the car its one package that goes together

View Poll Results: Will the Camaro have NAV/Does it need to have NAV?
Yes/Yes - It will have a NAV system and Needs One	26	23.42%
Yes/No - It will have a NAV system but does not Need One	43	38.74%
No/Yes - It will not have a NAV system but Needs One	13	11.71%
No/No - It will not have a NAV system and does not Need One	29	26.13%
Voters: 111. You may not vote on this poll

05-27-2008, 03:16 PM	#16
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05-27-2008, 04:27 PM	#21
bouncertime Miller High Life Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1, 2017 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	I think it will be an option, but I won't be getting it. I will stick with my Garmin Nuvi. __________________ Jimmy

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05-27-2008, 02:07 PM	#15
smokn' Drives: Banana boat Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The carribeen Posts: 228	no need 4 nav

05-27-2008, 03:25 PM	#17
Nickdago Drives: 01 Z06 08 CTS 07 Avy LTZ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 404	I have a NAV in my Avalanche and do not even use it. On Star has a program that will tell you over the speakers how to get somewhere. Little pricey but much easier to use. I do like the rear view camara however that comes with the NAV system. A little costly however just for a rear camara at around $2400.00. I will not be looking for a NAV system in my Camaro, just will not really need it. However I do like having all the controls for the radio and such on the touch screen, so if they could incorporate a touch screen without the NAV at a resaonable cost I would opt for that

05-27-2008, 03:54 PM	#18
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,532	All this talk of Onstar pisses me off. I bought an '04 Trailblazer and was so stoked about getting Onstar activated for it...but I needed like $300 just to get it up and running because I was a new customer of a used vehicle. Screw Onstar....for that reason alone. I officially boycott them and am not impressed by anything else they offer. I'm probably being unreasonable, but I was so disappointed that's how it goes.

05-27-2008, 04:10 PM	#20
ChrisB Drives: 1999 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: quebec, canada Posts: 163	Im not interessed in a nav system, same for On Star, blue tooth, Ipod connections, mp 3 connections, im just not into stuff like that. I want to use my money for leather seats, auto trans, sports look package.

05-27-2008, 04:27 PM	#22
Camaro Lives On Force RECON Drives: 2005 Saab 9-5 2.3T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 1,687 View My Garage	Same here, like ChrisB said, leather seats, auto trans, sports look, and a CD player. keep it simple, yet awesome!!

05-27-2008, 05:20 PM	#24
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	Save your cash, get a Garmin (or some other brand)....that actually allows you save the cash on any vehicle you buy (so saving 2K a couple times is well worth it). You can also take it as a hand held if you go camping/hiking/etc. Use the money you save on a nav for exhaust, stereo, etc. It will be a far better (more fun) return on the investment.

05-27-2008, 06:20 PM	#25
BigZAJ Drives: 2007 Z06 Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 17	I gotta say, I appreciate the garmin enthusiasm, I really do. I have used them and in a pinch I love them. But for me, they are ugly as sin sitting up on the windshield. It is a lot of money to shell out for a NAV option, but if its a good NAV and has other multimedia features, I'll pay it. But the point is not "well I like GARMIN so they should NOT put NAV, everyone should use GARMIN because I am fine with GARMIN and everyone should like it like me" the point of the thread is does it NEED to have NAV just to open up that last bit of market for maybe the small group that want it. Does it NEED to have NAV because the MUSTANG and CHALLENGER have NAV. That is the point.

05-27-2008, 06:54 PM	#26
ROE Drives: 2008 cts Join Date: May 2008 Location: staten island Posts: 375	IF IT WILL HAVE HEADS UP DISPLAY IT WILL HAVE A NAV SYSTEM

05-27-2008, 07:22 PM	#28
ROE Drives: 2008 cts Join Date: May 2008 Location: staten island Posts: 375	what year is ur car sometimes depending on the car its one package that goes together