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The OEM nav (and aftermarket nav systems) is fairly marginal -- but the integration with the rest of the car (particularly the audio and CC systems) is really nice and worth the extra imo. Plus it runs on an SH-4 which means I can write new code for it...
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Originally Posted by Spell TL
No need to think in terms of price anyway. How much more could your mo. payment possibly be if you finance 2k? ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Yes, the Garmin unit I use in my car does all of these things... Did I mention before how nice 3D navigation is and what a shame it is that it's not available on the Acura oem navi?
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To get Nav or Non-Nav. I got the non-Nav because I didn't want to spend the 2k for it. I also have 2 cars so I knew I was gonna get a portable to use between them.
I've been in the TSX with Navi, I absolutely love it. I really wish I had it. But for the money, portability and the frequency (not much) that I actually need it...I'd go non-Nav again.
I own a Garmin StreetPilot 2620 that I got for $500...it works wonderfully.
I've been in the TSX with Navi, I absolutely love it. I really wish I had it. But for the money, portability and the frequency (not much) that I actually need it...I'd go non-Nav again.
I own a Garmin StreetPilot 2620 that I got for $500...it works wonderfully.
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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594
How big is your screen?
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Originally Posted by whynot
Yes, the Garmin unit I use in my car does all of these things... Did I mention before how nice 3D navigation is and what a shame it is that it's not available on the Acura oem navi?
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Originally Posted by jpt
Actually, 3d navigation is the most useless gimmick ever and IMO makes the map much more difficult to read.
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#48
Thanks to TSX536's recommendation, I looked into the Pioneer N3 and it has EVERYTHING and more than the OEM navi. It even has an option for Live Traffic update and backup camera. Pretty cool...and it costs about the same as the OEM navi. The only downside is that it comes with bluetooth and mp3 but the '06 TSX already has those standard. So if you have an '05 or '04, aftermarket is the way to go.
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The Garmin Is ok..I'm not fond of a suction cup stuck to the front windshield that holds the navi with wires dangling. I like the clean look of the interior and find adding something like a cellphone holder, IPOD holder, Garmin to ruin the lines of the interior.
The Pioneer unit is nice..but I already have a 6 disc changer and for 06's, the bluetooth is already there. Also, having to looking down at the screen when it's installed in the cubby hole is another safety concern.
That's just my preference and of course each person has thier own likes and dislikes.
Just a Q: would having a protable Garmin make the car more prone to theft or a snatch and grab? I would assume if you park the car in a mall that the garmin would be like a laptop, if someone sees it in the car, you'll know it'll get broken into.
The Pioneer unit is nice..but I already have a 6 disc changer and for 06's, the bluetooth is already there. Also, having to looking down at the screen when it's installed in the cubby hole is another safety concern.
That's just my preference and of course each person has thier own likes and dislikes.
Just a Q: would having a protable Garmin make the car more prone to theft or a snatch and grab? I would assume if you park the car in a mall that the garmin would be like a laptop, if someone sees it in the car, you'll know it'll get broken into.
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Originally Posted by narci
The Garmin Is ok..I'm not fond of a suction cup stuck to the front windshield that holds the navi with wires dangling. I like the clean look of the interior and find adding something like a cellphone holder, IPOD holder, Garmin to ruin the lines of the interior.
The Pioneer unit is nice..but I already have a 6 disc changer and for 06's, the bluetooth is already there. Also, having to looking down at the screen when it's installed in the cubby hole is another safety concern.
That's just my preference and of course each person has thier own likes and dislikes.
Just a Q: would having a protable Garmin make the car more prone to theft or a snatch and grab? I would assume if you park the car in a mall that the garmin would be like a laptop, if someone sees it in the car, you'll know it'll get broken into.
The Pioneer unit is nice..but I already have a 6 disc changer and for 06's, the bluetooth is already there. Also, having to looking down at the screen when it's installed in the cubby hole is another safety concern.
That's just my preference and of course each person has thier own likes and dislikes.
Just a Q: would having a protable Garmin make the car more prone to theft or a snatch and grab? I would assume if you park the car in a mall that the garmin would be like a laptop, if someone sees it in the car, you'll know it'll get broken into.
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Originally Posted by YOTH
I take my portable down if I feel weird about a place but usually I leave it on my dash.
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