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#11 of 20 Re: Navigation system really useful [foureyes3] by sebring95 Sep 21, 2004 (4:32 am)
Replying to: foureyes3 (Sep 20, 2004 9:32 pm) Mine is well over a year old, the newest ones are a little bit different and more powerful. Looks like you can buy them for under $1,000 on ebay. I bought mine, plus two mount kits for under $1,000. Touch screen, has a USB connection for downloading updates, remote (i don't use it), voice commands if you want, 5 million points of interest, etc. It can be hard-wired with the mount kits, or use a cig lighter for mobile uses.   One thing I like better about the Garmin is if you go off-course, it automatically recalculates and gives you new directions. Both our factory systems tell you to make U-turns and my wifes GX470 once told her to "make an illegal u-turn"!! In addition, my Garmin has a lot more points of interest, or at least it seems to. In our small town, there's nothing listed in the Lexus system for restaurants and we live along a major highway and have tons of restaurants/gas stations. My Garmin lists them all, phone numbers, etc.   If the Magnum was my only vehicle, the factory system is probably a pretty good deal, but I haven't played with it either to know how well it works. One thing nice about the portable systems is resale value. Navigation adds very little to the resale value when you sell the car, but with the portable unit you can keep it for your next car.   It all comes down to what you like. I have several vehicles and like only having to learn one system, LOL! And it's really great for rentals. I'm leaving for Boston Thursday and my rental is supposed to have navigation, but I'm taking my Garmin since I know how it works and I can program my destinations on the plane. Replies to this message: kirstie_h (Sep 21, 2004 6:55 am) sebring95 (Sep 21, 2004 8:10 am)
#12 of 20 Re: Navigation system really useful [sebring95] by kirstie_h HOST Sep 21, 2004 (6:55 am)
Replying to: sebring95 (Sep 21, 2004 4:32 am) Yours looks great, and the recalculation of directions is a feature sadly lacking in many of the newer models. If you get some time, it would be most helpful if you'd post the info about your system in our Navigation Systems discussion so that others who may be shopping for an aftermarket system can see the info. You should get an ad referral fee from Garmin   kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host Replies to this message: sebring95 (Sep 21, 2004 8:10 am)
#13 of 20 Re: Navigation system really useful [kirstie_h] by sebring95 Sep 21, 2004 (8:10 am)
Replying to: kirstie_h (Sep 21, 2004 6:55 am) Actually, I was kidding above. The only reason I have the Garmin is for the sexy woman's voice telling me where to go! How's that for a sales pitch? LOL! "Turn left...." YES MAAM!
#14 of 20 Hack for Dodge navigation system by oldiemotors Oct 02, 2006 (5:18 pm)
Does anyone know how to bypass the "Agreement" screen and enable the nav features that are disabled once the car starts moving?
#15 of 20 GPS problem by sutndave Feb 06, 2007 (9:58 am)
Last nt my NAV system got lost. It was about 6 blocks from where I really was and kept recalculating. Turned it off and on several times with no change. Worked OK after I shut off the engine and restarted. Anyone else have this trouble? My warranty runs out today, but it won't reproduce. Replies to this message: coolrider (May 27, 2007 8:52 pm) sutndave (May 28, 2007 11:25 am)
#16 of 20 Re: GPS problem [sutndave] by coolrider May 27, 2007 (8:52 pm)
Replying to: sutndave (Feb 06, 2007 9:58 am) I know this is an old post but wanted to share my 2 cents. The GPS usually needs at least three satellites to fix your location within 100yds. Sometimes (rarely) you will get only 2 other times 4-6 sats to get a fix on. I have watched sats move away unexpectedly on my boat gps and momentarily loose my nav fix. Military needs? Other factors can upset the antenna reception. My factory unit has done this. My hand/dash mount unit is notorious for it because of the factory tinting in the auto glass. I understand the last of the gps sats will be launched soon so as to provide continuous global coverage. I hope your unit was fixed by warranty if needed. Anyone who says their portable gps is better than the factory is missing the big picture. A portable unit will not dial a phone number associated with an address. It cannot call 911 in an emergency. It can slide all over dash when it comes loose from the mount. It is a good target to get stolen. Their not covered by vehicle warranty or extended warranty as mine is. There are more features to a factory unit than a portable. The new touch screen (finally) is even better. It is now equal to Toyota, Ford ect that have been that (touchscreen) way for a couple years. Replies to this message: sutndave (May 28, 2007 11:25 am)
#17 of 20 Re: GPS problem [coolrider] by sutndave May 28, 2007 (11:25 am)
Replying to: coolrider (May 27, 2007 8:52 pm) Thanks for the input. I've had the car over two yrs, and it only happened that one time. Nothing to worry about, I guess.
#18 of 20 Nav system question by ofchump Dec 03, 2007 (8:23 am)
Does anybody Know how to get the rear dvd player to play on the nav screen in the front. I heard there was some kind of hack for it but so far I have not found it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
#19 of 20 Upgrade Navigtion DVD by magnumbeliever Jul 12, 2008 (1:08 pm)
I just purchased a 2005 Dodge Magnum R\T (yes, its a Hemi ) with a navigation system. Since it was a 2005, I ordered an upgrade DVD for the Navigation system. Does anyone know how to remove the current DVD from the Navigation system so I can install the upgrade DVD? I see the slot where the original navigation dvd goes, but I don't know how to remove it to install the upgrade. I've read the entire manual, but it does not give specific instructions for the installation. Anyone, help me, please? Replies to this message: sutndave (Jul 14, 2008 11:02 pm)
#20 of 20 Re: Upgrade Navigation DVD [magnumbeliever] by sutndave Jul 14, 2008 (11:02 pm)
Replying to: magnumbeliever (Jul 12, 2008 1:08 pm) There's a little hole under the DVD slot, on the left side as I recall. Just push a toothpick in there and it'll pop out. I think it's covered in the separate DVD manual, but long time since I've done it.

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