Has anyone here used Alpine's navi system? I know the CL's navi is actually Alpine, but how does the Alpine branded unit compare? Especially in terms of accuracy and ease of use. Do you lose anything by not getting a system integrated at the factory? Alpine's web site wasn't as detailed as I'd hoped.

 

One big thing you miss out on with the Alpine version is the touch screen. In fact the whole interface is superior with the ACURA version in my opinion.

 

I've rode in my neighbor's car who has the alpine unit. And yeah the don't have touch screen, but they get a remote. But if you need to make a destionation change you have to pull over and put the car in park. I believe the voice is the same. I rode in it before I got my cl-s, so I can't really remember what else is different. I do remember that their update disc is $300+ dollars. I'm just wondering if they are compatiable discs. I don't really talk to my neighbor much, I'm friends with his brother but he rarely vists. So I feel dumb going over there and asking if I can borrow his navi disc for a few minutes.