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Replying to: rihoops (Jun 10, 2005 6:25 pm)
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Replying to: molokai (Jun 13, 2005 7:05 am)
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Replying to: 4thaccord (Jun 13, 2005 2:34 pm)
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Replying to: rihoops (Jun 13, 2005 6:15 pm) |
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Replying to: rihoops (Jun 13, 2005 6:15 pm) You've got to keep in mind that all these guys do all day is sell cars and the customer is buying one every few years. The most important thing is learning how to negotiate and quite frankly most people would like to think they know how, but make egregious errors like negotiating down rather than negotiating up. Often it becomes an emotional issue for them and let their triggers get the best of them. |
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Replying to: manavi (Jun 13, 2005 4:45 pm) |
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My husband and I will be purchasing a TSX in the near future. We had our first experience with nav with a portable unit rented from Avis on vacation and definitely want a navigation system for ourselves. The question for us is: should we buy a TSX with nav or a non-nav and buy a portable unit? The one we're considering is Garmin StreetFinder 2650. Most of the pluses are for the portable: ability to move it to my husband's truck, parents' minivan, and other rental cars; price. The in-dash system allows me to speak to it and shows other information about the car. Are there other pluses should I be considering? Anything specific about this Acura product that's special? For those of you who have or have considered navigation, I would really appreciate your insights. Megan
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| I have an 05 TSX W/Navi and love it. My previous car (2003 Toyota Matrix W/a GM Delco Nav) was no where near as easy to use and as intuitive. In addition to having a larger screen than a portable unit, the Acura can be controlled by touch, joystick or voice. One nice surprise I found with the TSX nav was the built in trip computer. The only thing I don't like about the Acura nav is how things are categorized. If I search for Burger King I have to look under 3 or 4 catgories each with different locations. I have found a way around it, but it would have been nice if they were all under resturant rather than restuarnt, fast-food, eating places and other. | |
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TSX NAV plusses: -> integrated with other car functions (i.e. "clean" appearance) -> don't have to buy a separate unit that must be placed on the dash -> works well. TSX NAV minuses: -> $2000 option -> integrated with other car functions (i.e. if it fails, you may not be able to control the radio or HVAC) -> will become outdated as built-in NAV systems become more technologically advanced -> NAV data and maps must be routinely upgraded to stay up-to-date. Updates are available for $185 at http://www.acuranavi.com/ -> Can't be moved to other cars. An in-car automatic navigation system is a very useful tool. Certainly much more efficient and robust than paper maps. The thing you need to decide is whether you want the portability of the Garmin so it can be used in all of your cars, or if you prefer the clean, integrated appearance of the factory-installed system. And of course, is it worth $2000? I own a Garmin GPS V and have been quite satisfied with it for several years. When I bought the TSX, I opted not to NAV, since the TSX is a car I use more often where I'm familiar with the streets. For most trips to unfamiliar places, I drive a different car that doesn't have built-in NAV, so I use the GPS V. |
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Replying to: mbenson3 (Jun 17, 2005 8:20 am) First, Acura's nav system is built by Alpine and Acura holds certain patents that are not used in Alpine's other nav units. Most of the after market units look a lot like a radio with a panel that ejects and positions itself in front of the unit. These type of units are designed with either a single DVD drive (which is necessary for it to operate) or a DVD and a CD drive combo. The advantage of the combo is that the required DVD is always in place and you're able to play your CDs. The TSX has the DVD drive in the trunk and the in dash CD player takes up to 6 CDs. Of the after market nav that we located there was only one that fit into the dash much like OEM nav. Fortunately, it was one that had a DVD and CD drive combo. When we got down to the actual operation of the unit the TSX's nav was far superior. It is by far more intuitive and the voice command is great (though it does take a little getting use to.) Don't buy on price because a guy I spoke with who deals with insurance companies replacing stolen electronics made an excellent point about the after market nav--or any in dash electronics for that matter. He said that he's been in business for 20 years (I can verify his place has been there at least that long) and thieves steal the after market nav systems. Unfortunately, they steal just the screen and control part and leave the brains of the system. This means you have a worthless piece of equipment as does the thief. In all his years he said that thieves haven't stolen a single OEM nav systems that he's aware of (he's well known in the Los Angeles area--besides he was steering us away from buying from him and buying from the dealer). In fact that is why he recommended buying the nav unit that looked most like the OEM nav so it would discourage most thieves. Acura's nav is better (IMHO) than the others. If you buy an after market your buying a second rate system that is more likely to be stolen. |
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