Navigation option

Lloydy · 08-15-2009, 05:18 PM

Yep I think it's great, never seen an aftermarket nav come close to the factory one.

frost · 08-15-2009, 05:18 PM

Someone should post side by side pics of the center console with and without.

fly yellow · 08-15-2009, 05:30 PM

For me it wasn't so much about the Nav as it was the ipod integration. I had become sick of plugging my ipod into AUX jacks, and then having to fumble with the ipod to change songs. IMHO, Nissan's ipod integration is one of the best in the business. As for the navigation itself, I really don't think it is any better than the Garmins I have had in the past. What is nice is that it is built in. I don't have to worry about taking it in and out of the car, considering I don't use it that often. I have had one Garmin unit stolen from a Yukon I used to have, and that was back when the Garmins cost a thousand bucks. Not only was I out the Garmin, but I had to fix a smashed window as well.

Educ8r · 08-15-2009, 07:18 PM

Yeah, spend $1800 so your car won't look like a "WAL MART" car. You definitely don't want that. WOW!

BMW Killa · 08-15-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Educ8r

Yeah, spend $1800 so your car won't look like a "WAL MART" car. You definitely don't want that. WOW!

Let me guess, another problem?

JoeD · 08-15-2009, 08:22 PM

I'm somewhat in the same position...ish. Of course I like the look of the interior with navigation and the nicer climate-control layout rather than the conventional 3-dial setup, but I can't justify the cost which ultimately bumps it up to the realm of other cars (Corvette). All the other features that come along with the Touring package and the nav option are nice, but it's just frosting.

For me, it will be the base with just the Sports Package, right around $33k. Outfitting a Touring with the Sports Package and navigation takes it north of $40k. As nice as bells-n-whistles are, you are essentially paying $40k+ for a $29k car. Besides...this is a sports-car, and one of the very few pure sports-cars on the market. I don't need heated leather, Bose, and nav. If I did, I'd would chose another car in garage. All of that stuff just adds weight, too (although negligible).

For $42.5k, I could pick up a brand-new Z51 C6 with NPP and Comp Grey wheels, as my brother did last year...strictly performance-adding options and nothing else (fine, not the wheels, but it's a nice touch). I would take that without any hesitation over a loaded Z. Of course, to be fair, I am comparing the Z's loaded MSRP to a C6 with discounts, but Zs aren't exactly being discounted heavily (yet).

You just have to ask yourself if having a nice looking nav-screen and some cool features is worth the 20% increase in price. If it is...awesome! Personally, if money was no object I would get the Touring w/ nav for sure. Then again, if money was no object, I wouldn't be in a Nissan dealership.

gleonard · 08-15-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeD

. Then again, if money was no object, I wouldn't be in a Nissan dealership.

unless you were considering the GTR

BanningZ · 08-15-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

Someone should post side by side pics of the center console with and without.

Shunya · 08-15-2009, 05:38 PM

I'm not getting the Nav although i've gotta agree that the car will look better with it.

theDreamer · 08-15-2009, 05:39 PM

The nav is a really great system and completes the car, but I was not up for paying for the touring to just get nav.

frost · 08-15-2009, 05:41 PM

It's an expensive option, but I was willing to do some things for it ....

ohioZ · 08-15-2009, 06:04 PM

Are there any talks of a redesign of the center dash for the 2010 non-nav model?

And how is the learning curve with nav system? Is it fairly straight forward?

09370z · 08-15-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohioZ

Are there any talks of a redesign of the center dash for the 2010 non-nav model?

And how is the learning curve with nav system? Is it fairly straight forward?

Very straightforward. My only gripe is that a lot of the more extensive searching capabilities of the GPS turn off when the car is in motion... I really need to find a way to make that stop.

Trips · 08-15-2009, 10:36 PM

I choose buying it with the Nav I personally didn't like the extra glovebox that everyone can see that somethings missing and I know you could always add one at less cost of the one included in the package but i didn't like the fact I'd have to have my car torn apart to install it mind you it's a brand new car just my opinion.

StLRedrider · 08-15-2009, 11:19 PM

i kicked the idea around for a couple of weeks before i ordered mine at first i really wanted the gps, but i figured how often will i really need it. granite the little storage area isn't worth a crap. i might buy a garmin so i can use it for my business and in the z if need be

08-15-2009, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	For me it wasn't so much about the Nav as it was the ipod integration. I had become sick of plugging my ipod into AUX jacks, and then having to fumble with the ipod to change songs. IMHO, Nissan's ipod integration is one of the best in the business. As for the navigation itself, I really don't think it is any better than the Garmins I have had in the past. What is nice is that it is built in. I don't have to worry about taking it in and out of the car, considering I don't use it that often. I have had one Garmin unit stolen from a Yukon I used to have, and that was back when the Garmins cost a thousand bucks. Not only was I out the Garmin, but I had to fix a smashed window as well. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

08-15-2009, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Educ8r Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 397 Drives: a car Rep Power: 17	Yeah, spend $1800 so your car won't look like a "WAL MART" car. You definitely don't want that. WOW! __________________ imagination + creativity = endless possibilities

08-15-2009, 05:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	The nav is a really great system and completes the car, but I was not up for paying for the touring to just get nav. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-15-2009, 10:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,733 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I choose buying it with the Nav I personally didn't like the extra glovebox that everyone can see that somethings missing and I know you could always add one at less cost of the one included in the package but i didn't like the fact I'd have to have my car torn apart to install it mind you it's a brand new car just my opinion. __________________

08-15-2009, 11:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 61	i kicked the idea around for a couple of weeks before i ordered mine at first i really wanted the gps, but i figured how often will i really need it. granite the little storage area isn't worth a crap. i might buy a garmin so i can use it for my business and in the z if need be __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

08-15-2009, 05:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lloydy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 150 Drives: 09 370z PG 6mt T/S Rep Power: 17	Yep I think it's great, never seen an aftermarket nav come close to the factory one.

08-15-2009, 05:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Someone should post side by side pics of the center console with and without.

08-15-2009, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
JoeD Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 495 Drives: Z Rep Power: 0	I'm somewhat in the same position...ish. Of course I like the look of the interior with navigation and the nicer climate-control layout rather than the conventional 3-dial setup, but I can't justify the cost which ultimately bumps it up to the realm of other cars (Corvette). All the other features that come along with the Touring package and the nav option are nice, but it's just frosting. For me, it will be the base with just the Sports Package, right around $33k. Outfitting a Touring with the Sports Package and navigation takes it north of $40k. As nice as bells-n-whistles are, you are essentially paying $40k+ for a $29k car. Besides...this is a sports-car, and one of the very few pure sports-cars on the market. I don't need heated leather, Bose, and nav. If I did, I'd would chose another car in garage. All of that stuff just adds weight, too (although negligible). For $42.5k, I could pick up a brand-new Z51 C6 with NPP and Comp Grey wheels, as my brother did last year...strictly performance-adding options and nothing else (fine, not the wheels, but it's a nice touch). I would take that without any hesitation over a loaded Z. Of course, to be fair, I am comparing the Z's loaded MSRP to a C6 with discounts, but Zs aren't exactly being discounted heavily (yet). You just have to ask yourself if having a nice looking nav-screen and some cool features is worth the 20% increase in price. If it is...awesome! Personally, if money was no object I would get the Touring w/ nav for sure. Then again, if money was no object, I wouldn't be in a Nissan dealership.

08-15-2009, 05:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 22	I'm not getting the Nav although i've gotta agree that the car will look better with it.

08-15-2009, 05:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	It's an expensive option, but I was willing to do some things for it ....

08-15-2009, 06:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
ohioZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: nasty-nati Posts: 15 Drives: aspiring 370z owner Rep Power: 16	Are there any talks of a redesign of the center dash for the 2010 non-nav model? And how is the learning curve with nav system? Is it fairly straight forward?

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