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I've been checking New Inventories for local dealers and I've noticed that none of the 2012 models on the lots have the nav package installed. I remember there being a

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Old 10-18-2011, 11:54 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I've been checking New Inventories for local dealers and I've noticed that none of the 2012 models on the lots have the nav package installed. I remember there being a shortage a couple of months ago. Does Nissan still have a shortage on the navigation systems? Or do the first batch of cars that go to the dealers not come fully-loaded?
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When I purchased my 2011 Z in mid-August it was one of the few Z's with Nav in the Houston-DFW-San Antonio area. There were like maybe three.

I've read on this forum that Nissan is putting the few (realtively speaking) Nav systems they have in their higher-end cars. Blame the earthquake.
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I found that nav equipped Z's were in low supply when I was shopping for mine. In fact the dealer told me there were only 4 in the nation that had my options (touring+sport+nav.....fully loaded). Most people don't seem to want the factory system, but I LOVE mine!
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Nissan's navigation plant was heavily damaged in the earthquake/tsunami... they're probably not operating at full capacity still and cars like the Maxima/infiniti line-ups would get the priority rather than the z.
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I found that nav equipped Z's were in low supply when I was shopping for mine. In fact the dealer told me there were only 4 in the nation that had my options (touring+sport+nav.....fully loaded). Most people don't seem to want the factory system, but I LOVE mine!
We must have similarly-equipped cars. When were you shopping for a car?
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We must have similarly-equipped cars. When were you shopping for a car?
About the middle of May. I was finally able to grab one directly off the train, and have it delivered to my dealer, middle of June. I would have gone Nismo, but I really wanted my heated leather and nav.
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About the middle of May. I was finally able to grab one directly off the train, and have it delivered to my dealer, middle of June. I would have gone Nismo, but I really wanted my heated leather and nav.
Interesting. If the Nismo had leather and Nav, I would have purchased one as well. Probably would have traded out for a non-rear spoiler hatch with someone, but I absolutely love the rims and the nose.

I'm actually entertaining the idea of putting a Nismo front end on my car. tjlaser has one and the car looks fantastic. I just need to find a reliable and reasonable body shop who can do it. I think the parts alone are $2,500.

It would be nice if Nissan were to offer the Nismo nose as part of the Sport Package.
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Interesting. If the Nismo had leather and Nav, I would have purchased one as well. Probably would have traded out for a non-rear spoiler hatch with someone, but I absolutely love the rims and the nose.

I'm actually entertaining the idea of putting a Nismo front end on my car. tjlaser has one and the car looks fantastic. I just need to find a reliable and reasonable body shop who can do it. I think the parts alone are $2,500.

It would be nice if Nissan were to offer the Nismo nose as part of the Sport Package.
Blacking out your fangs would make the front look very Nismo front like, I think the only part of the Nismo package that's worth the money are the wheels... they are beautiful.
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whats going on my dealership, at least, is that theres been such a high demand for so long now that our inventory manager is grabbing as many as possible with Nav.
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As much as I have said I never use the Nav, I know where I am going, and never would have paid for it had it not been included free. I have learned to appreciate the interaction with the rest of the car, one example: The phone with voice operation via blue tooth is amazing to me. The phone rings and the screen tells you who is calling.

The part I like best about the Nav is the music box, which is the primary usage the nav system gets.
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As much as I have said I never use the Nav, I know where I am going, and never would have paid for it had it not been included free. I have learned to appreciate the interaction with the rest of the car, one example: The phone with voice operation via blue tooth is amazing to me. The phone rings and the screen tells you who is calling.

The part I like best about the Nav is the music box, which is the primary usage the nav system gets.
Exactly, for me the integration of the factory nav make sit completely worth it.
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The main reason I ordered my 2012 with the Nav Package was for the backup camera. I would prefer seeing it on the big screen rather than on the rear-view mirror. As of now, on the confirmation paper, it says prod date is 10/11 and eta is 12/11....still no VIN #
Is there anyone I can call or email who would have a good idea of when navigation systems will be available or when the 2012 orders will be built with the nav package installed?
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The main reason I ordered my 2012 with the Nav Package was for the backup camera. I would prefer seeing it on the big screen rather than on the rear-view mirror. As of now, on the confirmation paper, it says prod date is 10/11 and eta is 12/11....still no VIN #
Is there anyone I can call or email who would have a good idea of when navigation systems will be available or when the 2012 orders will be built with the nav package installed?
the problem is, all zs are built in japan (not a bad thing though lol) so its just a matter of it coming in to the states before you can get a VIN. there already are some hitting the ground (my dealership special ordered a stick shift NAV, touring, sport, that should be here next week), it just depends on region and all that
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the problem is, all zs are built in japan (not a bad thing though lol) so its just a matter of it coming in to the states before you can get a VIN. there already are some hitting the ground (my dealership special ordered a stick shift NAV, touring, sport, that should be here next week), it just depends on region and all that
Alright, that makes me feel better. I was just worried that it was going to delay the car a couple of months but it's really great knowing that they're building and delivering them with nav soon. Thanks for the info!
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Wow. As I recall, I saw a few of the '11's loaded out like you describe in my little town of 300K people. I guess for some reason Nissan decided to ship most of their US bound loaded out Z's to some backwater circle-jerk redneck military town.
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