Took the plunge!! Question, Navi or No Navi?
06-13-2005, 10:10 PM
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Took the plunge!! Question, Navi or No Navi?
Well, I went over to Scottsdale Acura in Arizona and put some money down to hold a SSM/Quartz/Navi TSX. I got a good price of $27,490 + ttl!!
However, I am still considering going without the Navi. I believe I would use the Navi, but Im just not sure how much. Plus, if I dont spend the extra money, I could get my rims and suspension sooner than later.
Thoughts?? Comments??
However, I am still considering going without the Navi. I believe I would use the Navi, but Im just not sure how much. Plus, if I dont spend the extra money, I could get my rims and suspension sooner than later.
Thoughts?? Comments??
06-13-2005, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mg7726
oh no, not this again! 
do a search for navi threads - see if you can find one entry stating the person regretting getting it
do a search for navi threads - see if you can find one entry stating the person regretting getting it
I know, knowone has regetted getting it, but how about people that didn't get it? Do you guys wish you would have got Navi?
06-13-2005, 10:29 PM
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I don't have the navi and I'm happy with it. However, I don't recall ever reading anyone who got one and wished they didn't. On the other hand, there have been posters who did not get one and wish they did. If the extra $2K isn't that big of a deal then go for it.
06-13-2005, 10:33 PM
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What it really boils down to is this...
From what I have heard and read from TL and TSX owners is for those who got the navi they don't regret it and would definitely get it again.
BUT...those who didn't get the navi also don't regret their decision for a variety of reasons (save money, don't use it, etc.)
So it's about the same. If you've never had a navigation system before and have done okay and you want to save some money then you may be able to pass on navi...that's the side I am on.
If you think you desperately need it and will use it more often than not...and $2K isn't a big deal for you then go for it.
-Pat
From what I have heard and read from TL and TSX owners is for those who got the navi they don't regret it and would definitely get it again.
BUT...those who didn't get the navi also don't regret their decision for a variety of reasons (save money, don't use it, etc.)
So it's about the same. If you've never had a navigation system before and have done okay and you want to save some money then you may be able to pass on navi...that's the side I am on.
If you think you desperately need it and will use it more often than not...and $2K isn't a big deal for you then go for it.
-Pat
06-13-2005, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
If the extra $2K isn't that big of a deal then go for it.
Originally Posted by PatC79
..and $2K isn't a big deal for you then go for it.
-Pat
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06-13-2005, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Ontilt
I know, knowone has regetted getting it, but how about people that didn't get it? Do you guys wish you would have got Navi?
It's thebest thing ever and I'm sure I wouldn't know that if I had passed up on it
06-13-2005, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
can't ask them cause they don't know what they are missing It's the
best thing ever and I'm sure I wouldn't know that if I had passed up on it
It's thebest thing ever and I'm sure I wouldn't know that if I had passed up on it
Plus, dont you have to update the program (dvd-rom) every year?
06-14-2005, 01:02 AM
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I asked this same question back in late December when i was ready to purchase my TSX. I was on the fence, and honestly wasn't blown away by the navi demo I saw when I went for my test drive.
My number one priority was to get the configuration I wanted (at a steal). So if it happened to have navi, then great. If not, then oh well. I ended up with a non-navi.
Have there been times when I wish I had it? Sure! But overall, I'm happy with my decision.
My number one priority was to get the configuration I wanted (at a steal). So if it happened to have navi, then great. If not, then oh well. I ended up with a non-navi.
Have there been times when I wish I had it? Sure! But overall, I'm happy with my decision.
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Originally Posted by matelot
save your $$$ - you do not need it. when you do just get a heand-held or something
06-14-2005, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
I don't have the navi and I'm happy with it. However, I don't recall ever reading anyone who got one and wished they didn't. On the other hand, there have been posters who did not get one and wish they did. If the extra $2K isn't that big of a deal then go for it.
06-14-2005, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594
I dont even want to find out how many pages of results that brings up lol
06-14-2005, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 97AcuraCL
I agree with him... but thats only beacuse I did this with the extra room
06-14-2005, 01:06 PM
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and how much did you spend on that screen and installation ?
06-14-2005, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by CJams
Mine was $162 shipped, and I installed it for free. I bet his wasn't that inexpensive.
I was wondering how much 97AcuraCL spent on that setup.
you bought Dom's non-PnP conversion unit right ?
06-14-2005, 01:33 PM
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lol I wasn't asking you
Yes, I got doms unit! It seems like that thing is selling like hot cakes now!
06-14-2005, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CJams
Mine was $162 shipped, and I installed it for free. I bet his wasn't that inexpensive.
$160 Screen
$130 DVD Player
$100 Shond-3 Adapter
Some wood and black vynal.
And when i was buying the TSX brand new, I was stretching every cent I had, I couldn't afford the Navi, if I could have I would have definitly opted for it.
Just my
06-14-2005, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 97AcuraCL
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...395#post433395
$160 Screen
$130 DVD Player
$100 Shond-3 Adapter
Some wood and black vynal.
And when i was buying the TSX brand new, I was stretching every cent I had, I couldn't afford the Navi, if I could have I would have definitly opted for it.
Just my
$160 Screen
$130 DVD Player
$100 Shond-3 Adapter
Some wood and black vynal.
And when i was buying the TSX brand new, I was stretching every cent I had, I couldn't afford the Navi, if I could have I would have definitly opted for it.
Just my
06-14-2005, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CJams
btw-your install looks nice!
Didn't you have a CL? I remember your sname from the old days with the gen 1 CL. If you're who I think you are, you bought SOHC VTEC stickers from me for the CL. If you're who I think u are?
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Yea, i got the non navi for a few reasons, fist of all i dont like xm, second i had not enough money. But, i have decided to get the kenwood touch screen with navi and dvd and sirius...for about 1500...so its cheaper.... and takes up all the 2 dim spots...
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The price of Navi is only going to go down as the technology gets older and more mass produced. When that happens, (say...by the time I get my next car) I'll bet the Nav will be an option for MUCH less than 2k! Newer technology is always way too expensive.
While the nav is awesome, its not worth the 2k, IMHO. Would I love to have the nav?? sure, but not at 2k.
While the nav is awesome, its not worth the 2k, IMHO. Would I love to have the nav?? sure, but not at 2k.
06-15-2005, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Ontilt
Well, I went over to Scottsdale Acura in Arizona and put some money down to hold a SSM/Quartz/Navi TSX. I got a good price of $27,490 + ttl!!
However, I am still considering going without the Navi. I believe I would use the Navi, but Im just not sure how much. Plus, if I dont spend the extra money, I could get my rims and suspension sooner than later.
Thoughts?? Comments??
However, I am still considering going without the Navi. I believe I would use the Navi, but Im just not sure how much. Plus, if I dont spend the extra money, I could get my rims and suspension sooner than later.
Thoughts?? Comments??
06-15-2005, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JDubble97
If you can't afford the Navi right now, wait until you can afford it to buy. You'll be selling yourself way short if you get this car without the Navi. The cockpit isn't nearly as sweet without the Navi. Plus, if you're getting an '05, the XM radio is integrated into the Navi screen, along with the climate control system, etc. Trust me, you'll be kicking yourself if you don't get it. Navi looks so sweet, especially at night!
06-15-2005, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DCyamaha
The price of Navi is only going to go down as the technology gets older and more mass produced. When that happens, (say...by the time I get my next car) I'll bet the Nav will be an option for MUCH less than 2k! Newer technology is always way too expensive.
While the nav is awesome, its not worth the 2k, IMHO. Would I love to have the nav?? sure, but not at 2k.
While the nav is awesome, its not worth the 2k, IMHO. Would I love to have the nav?? sure, but not at 2k.
You have a point, but like all technology, it's never a good time to buy. If you end up waiting and waiting and waiting, either 1) The NAVI that was priced $2000 is not $500 but obsolete or 2) you keep waiting.
Remmeber not too long ago when Pentium 100 chips were a few grand?
06-15-2005, 05:14 PM
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You have a point, but like all technology, it's never a good time to buy. If you end up waiting and waiting and waiting, either 1) The NAVI that was priced $2000 is not $500 but obsolete or 2) you keep waiting.
Remmeber not too long ago when Pentium 100 chips were a few grand?
Remmeber not too long ago when Pentium 100 chips were a few grand?
IWanna bet that there will never ever ever ever be a voice activated navigation system that controls audio, temp controls and the navigation system for $500. I don't care how long you wait! Inflation will keep the price up. IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN! I don't think any navigation system will ever be a $500 option. Ever!
And if you don't get the Navi....you will wish you did at some point. Why spend that much money on a car and skimp out on the feature that makes it stand out above the rest? I can't relate.
06-15-2005, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CJams
about the same price as mine. I am still waiting for the blitzsafe adapter so I can keep my xm.
06-15-2005, 06:01 PM
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if i get the blitzsafe vs the soundgate i can keep my XM?
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Originally Posted by CJams
Blitzsafe is comming out with an adapter at the end of this week that will let us keep our XM. Keep an eye out for the posts. They still don't have a part number.
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