370z Nav Package

frost · 06-17-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Just like regular commercials in movie theaters. What's that about? and I'm paying more every year for a ticket.

Holy ****, I don't have the spare hour to rant about my hatred of everything the movie theaters (and movie producers for that matter) are doing lately

shadoquad · 06-17-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Holy ****, I don't have the spare hour to rant about my hatred of everything the movie theaters (and movie producers for that matter) are doing lately

lol the three of us are such old men

because I can't stand that sh*t either!

Bonzo · 06-17-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by EgoTrip

In my opinion, the NAV system is not worth the price. Nissan lists 9 key features of the package. Let's look at them.

USB Connectivity - great feature, pretty much standard on every after-market double-DIN system

XM Traffic
XM Weather
Zagat - These are cool, especially at first. But smart phones have these and better. It will also run you $30+ per month to keep these features.

9.3GB Music box - Really? Less than 10GB? You already have USB, why is this a feature?

Navigation - Integrated touch screen or not, there's no excuse for this being a $2000 option anymore. Portable units are so cheap these days that it doesn't even pay to upgrade the maps anymore.

Bluetooth - Great feature. But it's insanely cheap and simple these days. Should be included, or a cheap dealer installed option.

DVD playback - Again, really??? You can play movies while parked? A portable DVD player is under $200, plugs into the 12V jack, and can be used while driving (by the passenger).

Nissan did a great job integrating the system into the Z, and it's really easy to use all the features. But it's just too expensive.

That said, I do have the NAV package in my Roadster. But I got one of the last 2010's in the May special sale, and the only one I could get with the packages I wanted had the NAV also. I told them I'd only take it if the price of the NAV was taken out, and it was.

This is the most logical post on this entire thread. Good job.

Got to love forums and all the senseless bickering.

For me, and me alone, it boils down to these things:

First, I find it to be nothing more than an expensive toy that adds little or nothing other than convenience and fancy looks. For less money I can have all the same features, whether after market, a smart phone, an ipod/ipad, a portable DVD player, a portable navigation unit, or other things. So if you have the money and want convenience and better looks, by all means, buy it. I'll spend my money else where, because I'm not that well off. No worries.

Second, I spend 97% of my time in the same town that I've lived in for years. There is zero need for me to have a navigation device at home. For trips with my wife, since we also have an SUV, we most likely won't be taking this car. On long trips to strange cities where navigation would be cool to have, we would fly anyway, so what good does it do me sitting in the car at home? None. Besides, again, a smart phone is a better thing when traveling to strange places because it can do so much more.

Third, I'm not directionally challenged. Some people I know can't find their arses in broad daylight. Both my wife and I are not one of those people. We have gone on many trips to strange cities over the years and never had an problems.

Forth, I already own a portable DVD player, so no need for that. Not that I would ever use it in my 2 seater sports car anyway. We've never used it in our Solstice for sure.

Fifth, I already have a 160 ipod which is mostly full, so that music box thing is a waste for me.

Bottom line, for ME, it's a total waste of money. A total waste, like throwing it out the window.

For you, it may be the best thing you ever paid for; something no stranger can help you with. The decision is yours based on your money reserves, your lifestyle, your traveling habits, your ability to "self find" your way around, and how important it is to look cool inside. Good hunting.

Crazy4Z · 06-17-2011, 08:59 PM

Im not cheap, I have had my Garmin Navi for 3 years now and it has not failed me yet. It was only 200.00 and it still works. I have it on my left side windshield. I dont really care for sound of the music or more tech in the car. I enjoy driving it the most without playing around with the buttons. And plus I have the Nismo so it doesnt really come with tech stuff.

Lemers · 06-17-2011, 09:59 PM

If NAVS suction cupped to your windshield with wires running all over your interior or an aftermarket screen stuck down by the shifter is your thing go aftermarket. If a screen sunk into the dash (to prevent glare) with steering wheel controls and system monitoring capabilities then get the OEM

gbrettin · 06-17-2011, 11:19 PM

You guys are totally missing the point.

Where are my sunglasses going to go IF I have navigation!

Roadster4Us · 06-17-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

You guys are totally missing the point.

Where are my sunglasses going to go IF I navigation!

Center console?

Lemers · 06-18-2011, 12:10 AM

Door pockets

Rone · 06-18-2011, 12:52 AM

If you think about it, nothing is ever too expensive. It all depends on how much you value the features you get. If you value them enough, you'll pay any price.

Lemers · 06-18-2011, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rone

If you think about it, nothing is ever too expensive. It all depends on how much you value the features you get. If you value them enough, you'll pay any price.

And man has learned that woman has cost a lot more than a rib.

gbrettin · 06-18-2011, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

Center console?

I tried laying the sarcasm on thick

Lemers · 06-18-2011, 01:33 AM

Keep the sun glasses on your face

shadoquad · 06-18-2011, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

You guys are totally missing the point.

Where are my sunglasses going to go IF I have navigation!

More hate on the cubby. I keep my ezpass in there. Never have to take it out.

Kensi · 06-18-2011, 03:07 AM

Haha man its funny how a seemingly harmless question has turned into this. Its good stuff though! I had gone to the dealership again today and test drove a Nav one and I think I'm sold on that. I previously have an aftermarket system in my G35 and even though it was a good system, It was a pain in the *** to install and i told myself i aint putting myself into that again. So I placed a down on a 11' MB touring sports Nav package. Thanks for all the great input from everyone which made it much easier for me to choose =)

happytheman · 06-18-2011, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue370tt

If you notice....the guy who said he did not want it.....has a base 370. My opinion is that the CHEAP guys....with little or NO money....will say its not worth it. These are also the same guys who have Ventus V12 tires on their cars and think they are good.....I have Advan Neovas and think think the V12's are cheap junk.

Hmmmm, then in keeping in step with your theory whoever owns this Ferarri 599XX is evidently a cheap bastard because he/she didn't go with the integrated GPS.

06-17-2011, 09:59 PM	#65 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	If NAVS suction cupped to your windshield with wires running all over your interior or an aftermarket screen stuck down by the shifter is your thing go aftermarket. If a screen sunk into the dash (to prevent glare) with steering wheel controls and system monitoring capabilities then get the OEM __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

06-17-2011, 11:19 PM	#66 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,284 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	You guys are totally missing the point. Where are my sunglasses going to go IF I have navigation! Last edited by gbrettin; 06-18-2011 at 01:15 AM.

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Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Door pockets __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

06-18-2011, 01:33 AM	#72 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Keep the sun glasses on your face __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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06-17-2011, 08:59 PM	#64 (permalink)
Crazy4Z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Beach Posts: 185 Drives: Nissan 370Z NISMO BS Rep Power: 14	Im not cheap, I have had my Garmin Navi for 3 years now and it has not failed me yet. It was only 200.00 and it still works. I have it on my left side windshield. I dont really care for sound of the music or more tech in the car. I enjoy driving it the most without playing around with the buttons. And plus I have the Nismo so it doesnt really come with tech stuff.

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Rone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 326 Drives: PW Sport/Touring 6MT Rep Power: 14	If you think about it, nothing is ever too expensive. It all depends on how much you value the features you get. If you value them enough, you'll pay any price.

06-18-2011, 03:07 AM	#74 (permalink)
Kensi Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: vancouver Posts: 41 Drives: 11' MB 370z Rep Power: 15	Haha man its funny how a seemingly harmless question has turned into this. Its good stuff though! I had gone to the dealership again today and test drove a Nav one and I think I'm sold on that. I previously have an aftermarket system in my G35 and even though it was a good system, It was a pain in the *** to install and i told myself i aint putting myself into that again. So I placed a down on a 11' MB touring sports Nav package. Thanks for all the great input from everyone which made it much easier for me to choose =)