Navigation... Worth it? How much should I expect to pay???
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Navigation... Worth it? How much should I expect to pay???
Saturday I negotiated a deal on a Silver MT6 TSX without Navigation...
Tomorrow (Monday) I am suppose to finalize the paper work. But I keep thinking about navigation... should I pony up the extra $$$?
Is it worth it? How much more should I expect to pay for the same car with Navigation? I know the MSRP is $2,000 but what have others paid?
Thanks.
Tomorrow (Monday) I am suppose to finalize the paper work. But I keep thinking about navigation... should I pony up the extra $$$?
Is it worth it? How much more should I expect to pay for the same car with Navigation? I know the MSRP is $2,000 but what have others paid?
Thanks.
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Re: Navigation... Worth it? How much should I expect to pay???
Originally posted by davidct
Saturday I negotiated a deal on a Silver MT6 TSX without Navigation...
Tomorrow (Monday) I am suppose to finalize the paper work. But I keep thinking about navigation... should I pony up the extra $$$?
Is it worth it? How much more should I expect to pay for the same car with Navigation? I know the MSRP is $2,000 but what have others paid?
Thanks.
Saturday I negotiated a deal on a Silver MT6 TSX without Navigation...
Tomorrow (Monday) I am suppose to finalize the paper work. But I keep thinking about navigation... should I pony up the extra $$$?
Is it worth it? How much more should I expect to pay for the same car with Navigation? I know the MSRP is $2,000 but what have others paid?
Thanks.
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Originally posted by davidct
Can you tell me what you paid for the car with Navi?
Can you tell me what you paid for the car with Navi?
#6
Originally posted by davidct
Can you tell me what you paid for the car with Navi?
Can you tell me what you paid for the car with Navi?
It's a pretty nice car... worth the expense.
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Originally posted by Jason
If you think you should get the nav, GET THE NAV! You'll regret it later if you don't. It is the single BEST feature of my car.
If you think you should get the nav, GET THE NAV! You'll regret it later if you don't. It is the single BEST feature of my car.
I was getting $1,435 off the sticker on a non-nav.
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Think about it for a second though. Yes, it is a great feature that cetainly gives the car a "WOW" factor inside. The voice activated stuff is cool and it just simply looks great. However, for the $1500 to $2000 more you will pay to get it, figure what else you could spend that on.
To me, it simply came down to something that is cool, but I would never use except on rare occasions, in which a $5 map from Target will suffice.
I kept the $2,000 in my pocket and will likely put it towards a 46' DLP or LCD TV. Something I WILL use every day. Hell, you can take a hell of a vacation for $2k. You could put in hardwood floors in a large room. You could remodel a couple of rooms. Or, hell, you could even do something as rare as save it.
To me, NAVI is equivalent to a big waste of $2k, unless you have $2k bruning a hole in your pocket. Just my opinion, no offese should be taken by this post.
To me, it simply came down to something that is cool, but I would never use except on rare occasions, in which a $5 map from Target will suffice.
I kept the $2,000 in my pocket and will likely put it towards a 46' DLP or LCD TV. Something I WILL use every day. Hell, you can take a hell of a vacation for $2k. You could put in hardwood floors in a large room. You could remodel a couple of rooms. Or, hell, you could even do something as rare as save it.
To me, NAVI is equivalent to a big waste of $2k, unless you have $2k bruning a hole in your pocket. Just my opinion, no offese should be taken by this post.
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I use the NAVI option every week. Not only to find new places, but also to check the car's mpg, adjust the sound settings, A/C, and, of course, WOW my friends. I think that, while it was indeed very expensive, the feature makes trips much easier (like finding the next gas station, restaurant, etc.), and hence safer. The simply fact that everything is visible in large scale (8" LCD), makes it easier and faster for me to do what I want and still be able to drive. Plus, all the neat features, like the calculator, keep me awake in long trips at night.
SLO007, who's saving for the next 6 months to buy a plasma TV.
SLO007, who's saving for the next 6 months to buy a plasma TV.
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I was going to get it, however I was told it would take much longer to get the car I wanted with Navi.-guess its hard to get Navi. equiped 6MT cars??? In any case I don't really miss it, I was just getting it for the looks, I have never been lost and don't travel much outside my area with my car(I usually fly) and anything with in 2+ hours of me I know where is. I dropped the difference into my ROTH for this year, get an early jump on it since you can now contribute $4k/year. To me the future is more important then a luxury gizmo that will be outdated and look odd in the years to come.
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Originally posted by slo007
but also to check the car's mpg, adjust the sound settings, A/C, and, of course, WOW my friends
but also to check the car's mpg, adjust the sound settings, A/C, and, of course, WOW my friends
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If you can afford to get the car with Navi I'd say go get it. Personally if I had an extra $2000 to dish out I'd get it too. However since I am a college student and $2000 can be spent on something else, I was happy getting my TSX for $25,500. But if I had the chance to buy the Navi option I definately would.
And keep in mind if you want a nice LCD display to wow your friends you can always get a nice Pioneer aftermarket DVD GPS navigation system for around $1,200
And keep in mind if you want a nice LCD display to wow your friends you can always get a nice Pioneer aftermarket DVD GPS navigation system for around $1,200
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She said: it's GINORMOUS!
i drive thru NJ, CT, and DC a lot and gps helps me bypass the clogged highways and take local.
it's worth my time not constantly pulling over and looking thru the bunch of maps...
it's worth my time not constantly pulling over and looking thru the bunch of maps...
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Originally posted by davidct
I bought the TSX MT6 with Navigation.
I bought the TSX MT6 with Navigation.
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Originally posted by davidct
Since I am getting navi...
How about the voice commands. How (well) does it work? What are some functions it performs?
Since I am getting navi...
How about the voice commands. How (well) does it work? What are some functions it performs?
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Sure, it s a great feature and I would love to have it, but it comes down to VALUE.....I dont need to pop a hardon beacuse rather then push the AC button or the CD buttons, I can see them on a 5 inch screen (oooo, aahhhh). I can pop plenty of hardons with the $2k I save (or the $1200 after that $800 boost in trade value).
I say this tongue and cheek "Guys who need a NAVI, got no sense of direction and need the extra WOW factor to compensate for lesser areas" (ITS A JOKE, SMILE):pfawk:
I say this tongue and cheek "Guys who need a NAVI, got no sense of direction and need the extra WOW factor to compensate for lesser areas" (ITS A JOKE, SMILE):pfawk:
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Its a good lil feature if its free, haha! Honestly it can be handy from time to time but I also have NAV in my 02 CLS and from time to time when I really needed to use it, it got me LOST or took me a longer route. Its a techinal achievement but its not perfect. I didnt get it with the TSX since I wouldn't mind getting lost and exploring here and there with the car...
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Originally posted by GrOD
Its a techinal achievement but its not perfect. I didnt get it with the TSX since I wouldn't mind getting lost and exploring here and there with the car...
Its a techinal achievement but its not perfect. I didnt get it with the TSX since I wouldn't mind getting lost and exploring here and there with the car...
But, I do like:
Originally posted by GrOD
I wouldn't mind getting lost and exploring here and there with the car...
I wouldn't mind getting lost and exploring here and there with the car...
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Originally posted by cookpr
I kept the $2,000 in my pocket and will likely put it towards a 46' DLP or LCD TV.
I kept the $2,000 in my pocket and will likely put it towards a 46' DLP or LCD TV.
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Whenever this topic comes up, there's always a few folks that say they prefered to spend the money on something else. No prob. To each his own. The thing I've always wondered though is do these people pay cash for their cars? Most people that choose the nav are paying for it over their 3-5 year loan. If you choose not to get the nav, it's not like $2K is going to fall out of thin air into your lap.
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Originally posted by cookpr
Sure, it s a great feature and I would love to have it, but it comes down to VALUE.....I dont need to pop a hardon beacuse rather then push the AC button or the CD buttons, I can see them on a 5 inch screen (oooo, aahhhh). I can pop plenty of hardons with the $2k I save (or the $1200 after that $800 boost in trade value).
I say this tongue and cheek "Guys who need a NAVI, got no sense of direction and need the extra WOW factor to compensate for lesser areas" (ITS A JOKE, SMILE):pfawk:
Sure, it s a great feature and I would love to have it, but it comes down to VALUE.....I dont need to pop a hardon beacuse rather then push the AC button or the CD buttons, I can see them on a 5 inch screen (oooo, aahhhh). I can pop plenty of hardons with the $2k I save (or the $1200 after that $800 boost in trade value).
I say this tongue and cheek "Guys who need a NAVI, got no sense of direction and need the extra WOW factor to compensate for lesser areas" (ITS A JOKE, SMILE):pfawk:
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j/k
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Well obviously it's a money-saver, but it's practical and adds depth to the car. Although the intentions are mainly aiding those whom are geographically challenged, I still think it's well worth the money.
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Ok, I had my fun playing the anti-NAVI guy, so I am done......if you want it, get it, thats that.
However, to the guy who said "you don't pay cash, you finance the $2000 anyway", that type of logic will keep you in debt forever. That $2,000 turns into $2,200 or $2,400 depending on you interest rate. If you wanna finance your life, cool............
However, to the guy who said "you don't pay cash, you finance the $2000 anyway", that type of logic will keep you in debt forever. That $2,000 turns into $2,200 or $2,400 depending on you interest rate. If you wanna finance your life, cool............
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Originally posted by cookpr
However, to the guy who said "you don't pay cash, you finance the $2000 anyway", that type of logic will keep you in debt forever. That $2,000 turns into $2,200 or $2,400 depending on you interest rate. If you wanna finance your life, cool............
However, to the guy who said "you don't pay cash, you finance the $2000 anyway", that type of logic will keep you in debt forever. That $2,000 turns into $2,200 or $2,400 depending on you interest rate. If you wanna finance your life, cool............
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don't get it!! everyone here forgot to mention that it adds... WEIGHT to our already heavy car. If performance matters to you, I wouldn't add an extra 15lbs to my car lol w00t w00t! spend your 2000k on light weight rims and make your car lighter and faster!
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Originally posted by Jason
....Also, don't forget to add in about $800 at trade-in.
....Also, don't forget to add in about $800 at trade-in.
There is much more to the nav system than mere directions.
So for everyone who's on the fence about this, take it from someone who didn't get one: GET THE FREAKIN' NAVI if you have the money to do so.
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i like to play spy guy every now and then and bring up the debug screen that shows all the gps satellites around you... :P
i plan on keeping the car for 10-15 years, so i decided that if i'm going to drive it around that long, i might as well enjoy it... plus, i was also planning to getting another computer with that $2000, so i figured in-the-car was a good a place as any...
i plan on keeping the car for 10-15 years, so i decided that if i'm going to drive it around that long, i might as well enjoy it... plus, i was also planning to getting another computer with that $2000, so i figured in-the-car was a good a place as any...
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Originally posted by Brain
i plan on keeping the car for 10-15 years, so i decided that if i'm going to drive it around that long, i might as well enjoy it... plus, i was also planning to getting another computer with that $2000, so i figured in-the-car was a good a place as any...
i plan on keeping the car for 10-15 years, so i decided that if i'm going to drive it around that long, i might as well enjoy it... plus, i was also planning to getting another computer with that $2000, so i figured in-the-car was a good a place as any...
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I think it would be safe to say that the navigation system of 2014 will be just slightly better than 2004.
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honestly i think its a waste especially if you dont travel much. how many times do you really use it to look for directions or a resturant? my mom has one and it was cool for the first week, after that ive never messed with it. its more for eye candy. if it came with a tv tuner, it be totally worth it, it be useful in traffic. =D
the 2000 you save you could upgrade your stereo, suspension, and get a hondata. all things you will actually use and feel once you step into your car.
the 2000 you save you could upgrade your stereo, suspension, and get a hondata. all things you will actually use and feel once you step into your car.
#36
Originally posted by tuan209
honestly i think its a waste especially if you dont travel much.
honestly i think its a waste especially if you dont travel much.
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I can honestly say that I would not have bought the TSX without the Navi. Admitedly I like gadgets, and I have Navi on my Honda Odyssey.
I doubt that there is a single day that I don't use the system. Even if I am taking the same route to work, it lets me estimate arrival time (which varies with traffic). I like the trip computer that acurately tells me milage (instantaneous as well as average).
The decision is obviously personal, but the extra cost was not a factor for me.
I doubt that there is a single day that I don't use the system. Even if I am taking the same route to work, it lets me estimate arrival time (which varies with traffic). I like the trip computer that acurately tells me milage (instantaneous as well as average).
The decision is obviously personal, but the extra cost was not a factor for me.
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