I am really into the gadgets, and reading about the navigation system I am now officially obsessed. My dad is getting a new 2002 TL Type S, very soon, but he hasnt decided with or without navigation. Can anyone list some reasons that I can use to help my cause. I really want the navigation system, but i dont think my dad will go for the extra 2k

 

Too lazy to list reasons, but if you have the change, go for it.

 

If you only drive to and from work or school, forget it. But if you do a lot of driving, it is nice. I have used mine to detour around a traffic jam, and to find a Denny's in an area I was not familiar with. It is incredibly accurate and easy to use. If you can afford the extra 2K, go for it.

 

On the other hand, for the 1800 invoice / 2000 MSRP delta, you can get a nice laptop and GPS... Which is useful outside the car, as well. Something to consider.

 

Disagree.

The TL's navigation system is by far the easiest to use. With detailed voice instruction.

If you try a laptop with GPS module, the result is not as great as I do currently has that setup with my 98 sienna. It's difficult for you to watch the laptop screen while driving. Laptop's screen needs to be in perfect angle in order to view correctly.

 

It is a gotta have. All cars are going to have it soon might as well get it now to show it off and let ppl ahhh and oooo over the NAV system itself. Also u never kno when u are going to get lost.

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'02 Satin Silver TL-S w/ NAV
Rear Wing Spoiler
PIAA Super Plasma Fog
Titanium Tint

 

I got it and I weighed it heavily.
I use it more than I thought I would.

I even used it to find a friends address with the Map info feature. I scanned the area that he lived and when I thought I had it I tapped it in and the address popped right up on the screen. This was cool.

I also use it to explore which I like to do.

If you're not into gadgets and don't care about exploring I'd advise against it. It's going to depreciate faster than the car. This is technology that changes every day. The system we have will be obsolete in a few years and they'll make it much cheaper...

 

No matter where I am, I can have the NAV quickly show me the most efficient route to a hospital in an emergency. With children I believe it is worth it. I am in sales so for me it DEFINITELY WORTH IT!

 

Stop replying to this and other repeated topics. Instead refer newbies to a previous topic discussion thread link and move on.

For a discussion on navigation go to:
http://www.acura-tl.com/ubb/Forum14/HTML/000379.html

 

I just got the TL-S w/o the NAV system. I really wanted it, but all of my friends put some sense into me.
If you don't travel a lot, and you know your way around town. Don't get it. Save that $2K for something else. It would be cheaper to get a new cell phone with the web access where you can go to any map site and get the directions.
I agree that the NAV system is a kool feature and will impress a lot of people. But the bottom line is: its a luxury not a neccessity. If you have money to spend, go for it. If not, you'll survive without it.

 

I agree with Raptor. This had definitely been discussed before.

However, I will like to say that the Navi is a must (in my opinion), and I use it all the time. No more asking people for directions, consulting with my maps, or going on to Mapquest. Futhermore, it provides so many more features, and is much more than just a nice gadget.

The Navi is only an additional $2000, after paying over $30K for the car, that will pay for itself very quickly.

A lot of TL (and TL-S) owners who did not get the Navi, regret it, since it (the Acura Navi) cannot be added to the car after the fact. Forget about saving this money to buy a laptop, aftermarket GPS, or whatever. That's all a bunch of bull. That laptop will be obsolete in about one year (or less), and the aftermarket GPS systems do not even come close to the Acura TL-S's (which is made by Alpine).

Lastly, adding the additional $2000 to the financing or lease of a TL-S doesn't add that much to your monthly payment.

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Plus you can alter the nav system to play dvd's! See other threads on this site.

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I changed my mind at the last minute and got the navi...Let me tell you....best decision I made! The thing is amazingly accurate....and if you want to have everyone impressed with the Navi itself before they even take a ride and see how awesome the car drives...GET THE NAVI

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2002 Satin Silver TL-S With Navi

 

got the money?
get it!

 

I agree !! If you got the dough then go for it....if you don't have the dough, then this car is not for you....

Also, I noticed about 4-5 cases (including my boss), who bought a car with the NAV and have gone in for their next car making sure that it has a NAV .....



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2000 Naples Gold 3.2TL/Navi - Factory Stock but with up-graded tires

 

I got to go with jmboone on this one. I just bought myself a brand new laptop. There are so many aftermarket maps on the web witch you can use or download without using the GPS onto your comp. Most laptop comes with a DVD player and with 2G you can get a 900mhz and 128 ram 20 gb and a 14.4 display Witch you can play your DVD movies and do a whole butch of stuff witch I do Well, I still go to college so a laptop is a most over a navi

Mr.T

 

I didn't get the Nav, and aside from one long trip I haven't missed it. It would have been useful when I was (way) outside familiar territory, but aside from that, it seems like an expensive toy.

There's one criticism I haven't seen discussed here: You have to use the screen to change fan speeds, while the rest of the HVAC controls are (sensibly) separate from the Nav system. What do owners think about this?

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David

Black-on-Black non-NAV 2000


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I traded up from an '00 TL w/o the nav, and I think the entire time I had that car I used the manual AC controls once. So, since I never used the manual fan speed controls, it doesn't bother me that they are on the nav.

 

3 words my friend Video on NAVI

 

The only people I here complainig are some car magazine people about HVAC controls being in the same screen. I don't have any problems at all its easy you just push 1 button to change the screen from Map to HVAC manual controls.When you want to go back just push the button & it returns to the Navigation system. If you have the money get Nav System. People here are saying you could use a laptop or hand held device. This is a safety concern you need to keep your eys on the road. The laptop could not sit up high for you to keep your eyes on the road.I would much rather have the ACURA/ALPINE Navigation System than an aftermarket unit. More & more cars will have Nav Systems in them. This is why I got the Nav system now why wait until my next car purchase.As Nav systems advance they will do more things.



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Before, I was too lazy to list the reasons to get nav. Now I want to. I drove to LA from Palm Springs yesterday for a seminar in a hotel near the airport. I probably don't need to describe the LA freeway system. The nav got me to and from the hotel like a charm.

Returning, I ran into a traffic jam due to an accident. The navi map was instrumental in getting me around the jam. Most of the time, it is an expensive toy, but yesterday, it was worth it. If you have the $$, definitely go for it!

 

Thanks, but I'll save the $2000. A new PC would be nice though.

 

GET IT GET IT GET IT.

2,000.00 /vs. Being lost in a
bad neighborhood and
getting your car jacked thus losing your
30,000.00 investment only to have insurance reemburse you so you can go buy another TL w/ NAVI......................

All this just seems like to much work for me!!!! Cut out the middle man........GET THE NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM....ITs 15-20 dollars extra per month.........alot less than you think!!!!!!

 

My brother talked me into getting the Nav system on my Silver TL-S, and it was good advice. Several times now I've printed out a route to a specific unfamiliar location using MapQuest and found that it was not totally correct. Using the Nav System put me right at the entrance of the place I was trying to find, with absolutely no errors. Great piece of equipment if you're traveling in unfamiliar territory.

 

chicks dig it!

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2001 TYPE S/ Satin Silver - Navi, Spoiler