about getting custom navi..
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5th Gear
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about getting custom navi..
Now I regret that I didnt get a NAVI..
Just curious..Is there any way that I can get a stock navigation system? If I can, How much would that be?
Otherwise, what kinds of custom navi system would you recommend?
For those who expects to get tsx, pay extra 3k for navi, (IF you travel alot...)
Happy holidays Peeps~!!
PWP TSX No navi..6.3k mi/
Just curious..Is there any way that I can get a stock navigation system? If I can, How much would that be?
Otherwise, what kinds of custom navi system would you recommend?
For those who expects to get tsx, pay extra 3k for navi, (IF you travel alot...)
Happy holidays Peeps~!!
PWP TSX No navi..6.3k mi/
Burning Brakes
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If I didn't have nav, I would buy a portable unit like this one:
http://www.garmin.com/products/sp2660/
Costco was selling the Garmin 2620 for about $1000.
The best thing is, you could use it in any car.
Also, the stock nav option is a little less than $2K, not $3K as you're indicating.
I would recommend nav even if you don't travel a lot. It has come in very handy in many occasions.
http://www.garmin.com/products/sp2660/
Costco was selling the Garmin 2620 for about $1000.
The best thing is, you could use it in any car.
Also, the stock nav option is a little less than $2K, not $3K as you're indicating.
I would recommend nav even if you don't travel a lot. It has come in very handy in many occasions.
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The reason you see people say that they don't wanna pay $3000 or $3500 for Navi is that dealers will take more off a non-navi car, so the difference between selling price (not sticker price) may end up being more than the cost of navi.
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Are you sure about that? I got my 05 w/ nav for 27,700 including the protection pkg. That means the dealer would've been willing to sell me an 05 non-nav model for $24,200 to $24,700. I don't think I've ever seen people getting this type of a deal for a brand new non-nav model.
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Well, remember each dealer is different. I'm coming from a TL perspective where folks have seen them GIVE AWAY non-navi models while keeping Navi prices at a premium, which would mean that you could buy a non-navi for over $2000 less than a navi model. On the TL for instance. Now you can get a navi for about 33,700, while non-navis are going for around 30. That's a difference of $3700, even though the only difference in sticker is the $2000 navi option. Non-navi models are less desirable so they command less of a premium.
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Originally Posted by fast-tl
The reason you see people say that they don't wanna pay $3000 or $3500 for Navi is that dealers will take more off a non-navi car, so the difference between selling price (not sticker price) may end up being more than the cost of navi.
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Originally Posted by wsklar
Do you have any proof of that?
Originally Posted by jeffs246
Hi everyone...I'm a new member here and have browsed through quite a few posts, but I haven't found anything to help me decide between a navi and non-navi system. Took me a while but I finally located an auto Anthracite/Ebony with the nav system, but the dealer here in SoCal isn't budging off the listed $35,195 price ($38,200 OTD), although they are throwing in a deck lip spoiler. What a deal, huh?
The same exact car but non-navi is considerably cheaper at $31,200 ($33,950 OTD). Obviously the latter is the best deal, and saves me quite a bit monthly as well in loan interest charges, but am I going to regret not having the navigation system? I mean, it "is" a nice option and probably helps with future resale value, but is it really worth the extra money? Anyway, here in SoCal it seems the navi cars are selling pretty close to MSRP...best offer I got was only $500 off at $34,695.
Help me decide!!! :>) Jeff
The same exact car but non-navi is considerably cheaper at $31,200 ($33,950 OTD). Obviously the latter is the best deal, and saves me quite a bit monthly as well in loan interest charges, but am I going to regret not having the navigation system? I mean, it "is" a nice option and probably helps with future resale value, but is it really worth the extra money? Anyway, here in SoCal it seems the navi cars are selling pretty close to MSRP...best offer I got was only $500 off at $34,695.
Help me decide!!! :>) Jeff
Originally Posted by Legend2TL
DC Price
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No nav, but I negotiated a 2005 Black/Camel 6 speed no nav with summer tires at Norris Acura for $30900. No other fees besides freight, tax, tags.
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No nav, but I negotiated a 2005 Black/Camel 6 speed no nav with summer tires at Norris Acura for $30900. No other fees besides freight, tax, tags.
Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
I think 33,500 is doable at a lot of places, and I doubt anyone has gotten a 05/tl/navi for less then 33,000.
So as you can see, there are a number of examples where non-navi cars were discounted more than navi, which resulted in a price difference greater than $2000 (the sticker price of navi.) Hopefully that answers your question.
These are just the examples I found in 10 minutes or so. Certainly there are more, and I didn't even check on A-TSX. I'd imagine the trend is the same on the TSX.
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I am taking a guess here, but I would guess that demand for the Nav is higher with the TL then with the TSX. I think that because the TL is a more expensive car, and people in that range want all the features. I think the demand for the Nav in the TSX is not as great, and we should not see a markup on it.
Originally Posted by fast-tl
from A-TL 6-22-04, a $4000 difference (!)
form A-TL 11-28-04
from a-TL 11-29-04
So as you can see, there are a number of examples where non-navi cars were discounted more than navi, which resulted in a price difference greater than $2000 (the sticker price of navi.) Hopefully that answers your question.
These are just the examples I found in 10 minutes or so. Certainly there are more, and I didn't even check on A-TSX. I'd imagine the trend is the same on the TSX.
form A-TL 11-28-04
from a-TL 11-29-04
So as you can see, there are a number of examples where non-navi cars were discounted more than navi, which resulted in a price difference greater than $2000 (the sticker price of navi.) Hopefully that answers your question.
These are just the examples I found in 10 minutes or so. Certainly there are more, and I didn't even check on A-TSX. I'd imagine the trend is the same on the TSX.
Originally Posted by kpdanny
Now I regret that I didnt get a NAVI..
Just curious..Is there any way that I can get a stock navigation system? If I can, How much would that be?
Otherwise, what kinds of custom navi system would you recommend?
For those who expects to get tsx, pay extra 3k for navi, (IF you travel alot...)
Happy holidays Peeps~!!
PWP TSX No navi..6.3k mi/
Just curious..Is there any way that I can get a stock navigation system? If I can, How much would that be?
Otherwise, what kinds of custom navi system would you recommend?
For those who expects to get tsx, pay extra 3k for navi, (IF you travel alot...)
Happy holidays Peeps~!!
PWP TSX No navi..6.3k mi/
James
So i was just told that you'll probably have to buy the bluetooth receiver fpr your PDA which would run you another 50-100 bucks maybe. You'll then have a wireless GPS receiver though so it's that much better.....
10th Gear
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I'm also interested in picking up a stock tsx navigation system for a friend who didn't order it originally. In his case, he saved about $2,800 by skipping the navigation at the time of purchase.
Anyone have any ideas on where I could find one?
Anyone have any ideas on where I could find one?
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Originally Posted by fast-tl
from A-TL 6-22-04, a $4000 difference (!)
form A-TL 11-28-04
from a-TL 11-29-04
So as you can see, there are a number of examples where non-navi cars were discounted more than navi, which resulted in a price difference greater than $2000 (the sticker price of navi.) Hopefully that answers your question.
These are just the examples I found in 10 minutes or so. Certainly there are more, and I didn't even check on A-TSX. I'd imagine the trend is the same on the TSX.
form A-TL 11-28-04
from a-TL 11-29-04
So as you can see, there are a number of examples where non-navi cars were discounted more than navi, which resulted in a price difference greater than $2000 (the sticker price of navi.) Hopefully that answers your question.
These are just the examples I found in 10 minutes or so. Certainly there are more, and I didn't even check on A-TSX. I'd imagine the trend is the same on the TSX.
2004 MY
Navi: $27,350.45
Non-Navi: $25,483.91
Difference: $1866.54
2005 MY
Navi: $28,085.47
Non-Navi: $26,118.74
Difference: $1966.73
Pretty close to the $2000 that Acura charges.
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Originally Posted by chrislacey
I'm also interested in picking up a stock tsx navigation system for a friend who didn't order it originally. In his case, he saved about $2,800 by skipping the navigation at the time of purchase.
Anyone have any ideas on where I could find one?
Anyone have any ideas on where I could find one?
Drives With Hands
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I'm getting a Pioneer AVIC N2 a week from Tuesday. It's a DVD Navi system that goes in the dash, but it also plays DVD movies, MP3/WMA disks, CD's, and has an XM or Sirius radio receiver if you add it. A few other things too.
I wish I had bought a car with factory Navi, but the AVIC is pretty damn sweet.
http://www.avic-n1.com/ That's the N1 but the N2 has support for XM Navtraffic updates, which color the roadway red on your map in the event of a traffic jam, and the AVIC automatically diverts you around it.
I wish I had bought a car with factory Navi, but the AVIC is pretty damn sweet.
http://www.avic-n1.com/ That's the N1 but the N2 has support for XM Navtraffic updates, which color the roadway red on your map in the event of a traffic jam, and the AVIC automatically diverts you around it.
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Originally Posted by rmpage
I'm getting a Pioneer AVIC N2 a week from Tuesday. It's a DVD Navi system that goes in the dash, but it also plays DVD movies, MP3/WMA disks, CD's, and has an XM or Sirius radio receiver if you add it. A few other things too.
I wish I had bought a car with factory Navi, but the AVIC is pretty damn sweet.
http://www.avic-n1.com/ That's the N1 but the N2 has support for XM Navtraffic updates, which color the roadway red on your map in the event of a traffic jam, and the AVIC automatically diverts you around it.
I wish I had bought a car with factory Navi, but the AVIC is pretty damn sweet.
http://www.avic-n1.com/ That's the N1 but the N2 has support for XM Navtraffic updates, which color the roadway red on your map in the event of a traffic jam, and the AVIC automatically diverts you around it.
Drifting
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Originally Posted by wsklar
That thing look like the next best thing to factory navi.
Check them out,
www.alpine1.com
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Originally Posted by rmpage
I'm getting a Pioneer AVIC N2 a week from Tuesday. It's a DVD Navi system that goes in the dash, but it also plays DVD movies, MP3/WMA disks, CD's, and has an XM or Sirius radio receiver if you add it. A few other things too.
I wish I had bought a car with factory Navi, but the AVIC is pretty damn sweet.
http://www.avic-n1.com/ That's the N1 but the N2 has support for XM Navtraffic updates, which color the roadway red on your map in the event of a traffic jam, and the AVIC automatically diverts you around it.
I wish I had bought a car with factory Navi, but the AVIC is pretty damn sweet.
http://www.avic-n1.com/ That's the N1 but the N2 has support for XM Navtraffic updates, which color the roadway red on your map in the event of a traffic jam, and the AVIC automatically diverts you around it.
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Originally Posted by Alin10123
Hmm... the avic support the XM traffic? Well... i take back what i said about Alpine then. They're still nice... but get the AVIC if it supports traffic. That's like the best feature ever.
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I heard that it's going to 13.99 per month and include both regular XM radio and the XM Navitraffic.
Thatz actually pretty good, but keep in mind that if you don't live in a big city the Nav traffic data will probably not be quite as accurate and/or current.
Thatz actually pretty good, but keep in mind that if you don't live in a big city the Nav traffic data will probably not be quite as accurate and/or current.
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Originally Posted by AlterZgo
If I didn't have nav, I would buy a portable unit like this one:
http://www.garmin.com/products/sp2660/
Costco was selling the Garmin 2620 for about $1000.
The best thing is, you could use it in any car.
Also, the stock nav option is a little less than $2K, not $3K as you're indicating.
I would recommend nav even if you don't travel a lot. It has come in very handy in many occasions.
http://www.garmin.com/products/sp2660/
Costco was selling the Garmin 2620 for about $1000.
The best thing is, you could use it in any car.
Also, the stock nav option is a little less than $2K, not $3K as you're indicating.
I would recommend nav even if you don't travel a lot. It has come in very handy in many occasions.
http://www.garmin.com/products/sp330/
They have a slighly larger screen, stick to the windshield right were you can see them easily, have 16 bit color, intergrated speakers, and a higher screen resolution. The 320 has an OTD price of under $600.00 and should be available in April or May. But, the 320 and 330 doesn't have all the features of the 1610, 1620, 2610, 2620. Some features were dropped (number of waypoints, for example).
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Originally Posted by Alin10123
Hmm... the avic support the XM traffic? Well... i take back what i said about Alpine then. They're still nice... but get the AVIC if it supports traffic. That's like the best feature ever.
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