Is the stock nav package worth it?

wilsonp · 06-02-2012, 03:35 PM

I am the opposite - having the Nav provides integrated functionality you can't get otherwise, such as A/C status, trip computer/fuel records, setting controls such as headlight timeout as well as the expected entertainment features - touchscreen iPod / USB controls, hard drive music storage, etc.

daylaZ · 06-02-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

I am the opposite - having the Nav provides integrated functionality you can't get otherwise, such as A/C status, trip computer/fuel records, setting controls such as headlight timeout as well as the expected entertainment features - touchscreen iPod / USB controls, hard drive music storage, etc.

iPod controls is more than enough reason for me to have the nav. Does the nav have a bluetooth for hands free phone calls?

bigaudiofanat · 06-02-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by daylaZ

iPod controls is more than enough reason for me to have the nav. Does the nav have a bluetooth for hands free phone calls?

But you can do ipod controls on a aftermarket system as well.

Huan'z · 06-03-2012, 01:25 AM

navigation was worth the money to me!

Pirata69 · 06-05-2012, 01:18 AM

Guys, I just got a letter from Nissan to update my map for a "sales" price of $199...what do you guys think? I mean, I can get a Garmin state of the art GPS with life time map update for cheaper...not to mention, it is probably going to be $199 each year...this is almost as worst as my ex...

bigaudiofanat · 06-05-2012, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pirata69

Guys, I just got a letter from Nissan to update my map for a "sales" price of $199...what do you guys think? I mean, I can get a Garmin state of the art GPS with life time map update for cheaper...not to mention, it is probably going to be $199 each year...this is almost as worst as my ex...

You bring up the other bad part of OEM nav's price of an upgrade!!!

daylaZ · 06-05-2012, 10:58 PM

That's nuts, how are the maps updated? Is it like a CD you purchase and just update it yourself? Any chance of updating somewhere for cheaper?

MacLean · 06-06-2012, 12:21 AM

I have the Kenwood DNX9990HD & the updates are free from what I understand. I say go aftermarket b/c you have a lot of options to what you can & can't do with the HU.

DeEePiDDy · 06-06-2012, 12:18 PM

The positives of the stock navigation are its clean appearance and see less integration with the other functions of the car..

The negatives are the limited features, poor sound quality, and inability to upgrade other features..

daylaZ · 06-06-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DeEePiDDy

The positives of the stock navigation are its clean appearance and see less integration with the other functions of the car..

The negatives are the limited features, poor sound quality, and inability to upgrade other features..

What features are limited as opposed to aftermarket?

koffeegy · 06-06-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hardcaseron

Hey everyone,
I am close to buying a 370z, but I am wondering if the navigation upgrade is worth it. As far as I can see, I would really like the built in iPod compatibility and the steering controls for Bluetooth. But after reading this forum I have seen many of you have installed aftermarket systems that do the same and even more. So do you guys think it's better to just skip the stock nav?

If you don't plan on upgrading the stereo system, then get the stock nav. If you plan on upgrading, then don't get the stock nav. Just my

daylaZ · 06-06-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by koffeegy

If you don't plan on upgrading the stereo system, then get the stock nav. If you plan on upgrading, then don't get the stock nav. Just my

When you mean stereo system, you're talking about the speakers right?

Coon-azz · 06-06-2012, 01:55 PM

I stopped getting the OEM NAV systems installed when I kept getting billed $200 or more for updated CD's that you have to install. I bought an aftermarket NAV with 7" screen, free lifetime map updates, traffic updates and a bunch of other things for less than $500; came with everything to mount and even allows me to pair my bluetooth etc. Best investment ever.

Hit shopnbc.com, research the models and see what the web has to offer. Much better than OEM stuff...MUCH Better!

NBZ34 · 06-06-2012, 02:38 PM

you can always download the updated nav map files for free via torrents.. just sayin

daylaZ · 06-06-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Coon-azz

I stopped getting the OEM NAV systems installed when I kept getting billed $200 or more for updated CD's that you have to install. I bought an aftermarket NAV with 7" screen, free lifetime map updates, traffic updates and a bunch of other things for less than $500; came with everything to mount and even allows me to pair my bluetooth etc. Best investment ever.

Hit shopnbc.com, research the models and see what the web has to offer. Much better than OEM stuff...MUCH Better!

Billed, as in you had no choice but to pay it? Sorry, but I've never had an OEM nav so I don't know how it works.

06-02-2012, 03:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	I am the opposite - having the Nav provides integrated functionality you can't get otherwise, such as A/C status, trip computer/fuel records, setting controls such as headlight timeout as well as the expected entertainment features - touchscreen iPod / USB controls, hard drive music storage, etc. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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MacLean A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,589 Drives: '12 GM Nismo # 0445 Rep Power: 16	I have the Kenwood DNX9990HD & the updates are free from what I understand. I say go aftermarket b/c you have a lot of options to what you can & can't do with the HU. __________________ l Meisterschaft Full Cat-Back Exhaust l F. I. Resonated High Flow Cats l Stillen Gen 3 l M370 Intake Manifold l UpRev l JWT Clutch & Flywheel l ZSpeed HD CSC l Stillen 19 Row Oil Cooler l ZSpeed Powercoated Under Tray l GTSpec: 6, 4, 2 Point Brace l

06-06-2012, 12:18 PM	#24 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 16	The positives of the stock navigation are its clean appearance and see less integration with the other functions of the car.. The negatives are the limited features, poor sound quality, and inability to upgrade other features.. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

06-06-2012, 01:55 PM	#28 (permalink)
Coon-azz Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 689 Drives: '12 370z Sport DD Rep Power: 14	I stopped getting the OEM NAV systems installed when I kept getting billed $200 or more for updated CD's that you have to install. I bought an aftermarket NAV with 7" screen, free lifetime map updates, traffic updates and a bunch of other things for less than $500; came with everything to mount and even allows me to pair my bluetooth etc. Best investment ever. Hit shopnbc.com, research the models and see what the web has to offer. Much better than OEM stuff...MUCH Better! __________________ I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!!

06-06-2012, 02:38 PM	#29 (permalink)
NBZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 54 Posts: 467 Drives: '12 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 14	you can always download the updated nav map files for free via torrents.. just sayin __________________ *CHRIS* 開田 2012 370Z MB Touring/Sport/AT/Nav \| Takeda \| Fast Intentions \| SWIFT \| H&R \| UpRev \| Michelin PSS \|

06-03-2012, 01:25 AM	#19 (permalink)
Huan'z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: houston,texas Posts: 641 Drives: black 370z 7/AT. Rep Power: 16	navigation was worth the money to me!

06-05-2012, 01:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
Pirata69 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gilbert Posts: 3 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z BC A6 Rep Power: 14	Guys, I just got a letter from Nissan to update my map for a "sales" price of $199...what do you guys think? I mean, I can get a Garmin state of the art GPS with life time map update for cheaper...not to mention, it is probably going to be $199 each year...this is almost as worst as my ex...

06-05-2012, 10:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
daylaZ Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 805 Drives: Future 370z Driver Rep Power: 14	That's nuts, how are the maps updated? Is it like a CD you purchase and just update it yourself? Any chance of updating somewhere for cheaper?

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