I'm trying to decide on getting a TL with a Nav, or not. I see lots of posts from people w/o a Nav. What is your recomendation? If you have one, how do you like it? Do you purchase the yearly DVD upgrades? Thanks

 

definitely get the NAV...even though its 2K option, youll be glad to get it once you start using it. pretty good to have if you decide to resell it too.
they come out with updates yearly, but dont quote me on that.

 

You need to get the Navi. If you don't get it you will regret it. I have the Navi and I love it. I have never been lost since I got the car and I have the old in the 99 cars. The new one is even better so I know you will like it.

 

It might take you on the wrong freeway, or take a horrible road once in a while, but over all, you will never ever get lost again. No way, no how, unless you really really don't know how to use it, which is super easy. I have it, i love it, i need it, yes it did screw me up once of twice, but it always got me back to where i wanted to go.
My opinion, get it, its the only option on the car, and believe me, you don't want to regret not getting it.

If you are saying "Should I?" I say, "You Should". If you have a doubt go for it, you will love it.

 

Get the NAV. I did and I love it.

I did the DVD upgrade for my 2000. It's a yearly update and it costs about $160. It's only worth doing if there are updates for the area where you drive most, otherwise the older one will work fine. You can check this out with your dealer before you buy it.


------------------
<A HREF="http://www.adamoski.com/acura.html" TARGET=_blank> </A>
2000 Acura 3.2 TL w/ Navigation
Satin Silver / Ebony Interior
Factory Spoiler; CD Changer; Burlwood Shifter
35% Tint, No Mods (Yet! Waiting For Better Weather)

 

I'd say get it! its functional, looks cool, fun to show off, ....what more can you ask for

------------------
'00 White Diamond Perl w/Nav
Wings West Spoiler
Comptech Exaust
Rear Comptech Sway bar
AEM CAI

 

I'd say definetly get the Navi. It's totally worth it. Plus the dash doesn't look right without it. And now thanks to Dave, we can now play video on the screens.

------------------
1999 Navi/Satin Silver/Ebony/Comptech Sport Suspension/Comptech Axle-back Exhaust/Factory Underbody Kit/Wings West Flush mount spoiler/Weapon-R Intake/Super-White Highs/Polarg Turn Signals/Burlwood Shift Knob/Black Chrome Emblem Kit/Custom Grille/Inspire Tail Lights, more to come...

 

Definitely get the NAV, I did. I will not get a new car without a NAV in it. It is definitely worth it and it makes the car look very luxurious.

 

Didn't want it, only car on the lot in the color we wanted had it, got a deal (dealer basically through it in), bought it, love it, will buy it in the future for sure. Well worth the 2K.

------------------
2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. PIAA Hyperwhite HB's. 17" CL-S wheels. Soon to have Comptech Suspension, Sways & Axle back Exhaust.

<FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">[This message has been edited by MikeS on January 30, 2001 @ ]</font>

 

I would buy the Nav first even if I can't afford the car...get the car later. hehehe j/k Of course get the Nav...we all love the Nav. It's worth 2k and you don't need to update the DVD map yearly...unless you want to. The update is 150 for the DVD.

------------------

2001 3.2TL with Nav
Satin Silver Metallic
Factory Rear Wing Spoiler

 

Get the NAV unit if you think it'll be useful for you, or if you like the look of it, and can afford the extra 2k (which you probably can if you're buying a TL in the first place).

I didn't think I would need it and didn't like the look of it -- maybe it's old-fashioned of me, but I think the non-NAV dash looks a lot cleaner, and I much preferred the dial-knob A/C controls to the touch-screen ones. If I ever find myself wishing for a GPS/NAV unit, I'll get an aftermarket one and put the LCD panel behind the passenger seat sun visor.

 

I'm not sure how many after market Nav is DVD based, but the Acura one is pretty good. It can store detailed maps of most major cities. If you get a non DVD based one such as one with CD or hard drive, you would probably have to download detail maps of cities where you are or whenever you travel out of town. Not that you will be traveling all over the place, but that's still a hastle. I don't think aftermarket ones will be as good as the Acura Nav.


------------------

2001 3.2TL with Nav
Satin Silver Metallic
Factory Rear Wing Spoiler

 

get the nav, you won't regret it.


nuff said

 

This is a FAQ for sure. The answer: get it.

I use mine all the time.

------------------

2000 Navi TL White Diamond Pearl
(they're magically delicious)

 

Get NAV, I regret not having one on my car, but I didn't have a choice at the time I bought the TL.

 

I didnt get so that I could get an aftermarket one installed.
I regret it every ride I take.

 

I'll post the dissent (as usual! )

I didn't think it was worth $2k, especially since I'm almost always driving someplace I've already been. For the small percentage of the time I'm in unfamiliar territory, $2k wasn't worth it. It would have been a really nice toy, but the non-NAV TL is toy enought!

I'd be surprised if I don't have one on my 2006, though. My guess is that NAV will be standard equipment in this class within a few years...

------------------
David

Black-on-Black non-NAV 2000

 

Navi for sure!!!