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#538 of 1265 Re: What...no NAV? [surrfurtom] by paisan Jan 25, 2008 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: surrfurtom (Jan 25, 2008 5:15 pm) Yup, Nav and bluetooth are pretty much standard fair these days. I'm really suprised at the G8. I want to like the car. We'll see if 09 has it. It's not like GM doesn't have touchscreen GPSs in their other cars, like the CTS or the GMC trucks.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
#539 of 1265 Re: Navi? [paisan] by surrfurtom Jan 26, 2008 (8:13 am)
Replying to: paisan (Jan 21, 2008 3:42 pm) I agree that built-in navi should be provided.   Perhaps GM is attempting to sell On-Star, except IMHO it is not a substitute for an effective Nav system especially when you consider the cost of a yearly subscription. Besides I prefer controlling what I want when I want it and not through an external voice system such as On-Star. I currently have built in nav in a Caddy and an external Magellan that I use in my truck and wife's car. The Magellan has fewer quirks and is much less costly than the built-in.   Now you can buy a Magellan, etc. nav system that is just as functional as a OEM system for only $400. Actually it is far more functional as it can be used by the driver or passenger to query the system while the car is in motion. The downside to an add-on is that they normally don't have dead reckoning which tracks location by speed and gyroscope when a GPS signal isn't available as in a tunnel or in a city with tall buildings.   If the mfrs want to protect against liability yet make their NAV functional then put an interlock in that allows the passenger weight on the seat to make the system operational when in motion. I despise having to stop my Caddy to use the NAV to find the nearest hotel or rest.. Replies to this message: paisan (Jan 26, 2008 1:10 pm)
#540 of 1265 Re: What...no NAV? [surrfurtom] by nojets Jan 26, 2008 (9:29 am)
Replying to: surrfurtom (Jan 25, 2008 5:15 pm) Surrfurtom is right on. It's insane not to offer navigation and bluetooth options in 2008. The folks that buy cars like this are not elderly bumkins who get confused by a cell phone, they are engineering and gadget oriented enthusiasts for whom this stuff is important. It's all too symtomatic of the US automobile industry, and GM in particular. I doubt GM listens to this kind of feedback however. Replies to this message: circlew (Jan 26, 2008 1:05 pm)
#541 of 1265 Re: What...no NAV? [nojets] by circlew Jan 26, 2008 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: nojets (Jan 26, 2008 9:29 am) I doubt GM listens to this kind of feedback however. Same old story...that's why the competition is killing them.   Regards, OW
#542 of 1265 Re: Navi? [surrfurtom] by paisan Jan 26, 2008 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: surrfurtom (Jan 26, 2008 8:13 am) I'm not sure what anyone would need the dead reconning for. I live in Manhattan and both my Garmin and my PC based as well as the GPS in my Radar Detector all work in the deepest of Manhattans Canyons. The Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel has a GPS-retransmitter of sorts cause they work in there too. Generally if you are in a tunel there aren't exits (although I saw them in tunnels in Boston).   I won't let the lack of GPS stop me from getting a car but it's just something that would make it a complete package IMO.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
#543 of 1265 Just Caught a Glimpse by paisan Jan 26, 2008 (4:41 pm)
Of the G8 pace car during the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Nice looking car   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
#544 of 1265 Nav/Bluetooth by white6 Jan 27, 2008 (7:52 am)
I agree, these should be options. Personally, I couldn't care less about either; but that's just because I don't need em. Lot's of folks want these features and it seems GM is missing out on lots of option dollars by not making them available. I read that the Holden model has nav, but the screen is too low in the dash to meet U.S. regulations therefore wasn't made available on the G8. I would imagine the lack of Bluetooth has something to do with the car being engineered/built in Australia as well.   Interesting "updated" 2008 mileage numbers for the GTO; I averaged 20 mpg in daily driving in my 04 A4. I would expect my mileage in a G8 would be 15-20% better than the GTO.   Another advantage over GTO mileage will be running on regular instead of premium. That's the equivalent of getting 7-10% better mileage all by itself.
#545 of 1265 G8 added to the long term fleet at Edmunds by peachtree103 Jan 28, 2008 (3:44 pm)
Now we just have to wait for the assumed embargo to end, and we should be getting some detailed, semi-real world info on this puppy.
#546 of 1265 G8 6-way seats \ tilt by rayainsw Jan 30, 2008 (12:31 pm)
From the “Getting To Know Your 2008 G8” booklet:   “6-Way Power Seat Adjustment (if equipped) The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of each front seat. • To move a front seat forward or rearward, move the switch forward or rearward. • To adjust the height of a front seat, move the switch up or down. • To tilt the position of a front seat, move the switch in the desired direction.”   Also:   Seatback and Lumbar Adjustment The recline knob and lumbar adjustment knob are located on the outboard side of the seatback. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jan 30, 2008 5:57 pm)
#547 of 1265 Re: G8 6-way seats \ tilt [rayainsw] by qbrozen Jan 30, 2008 (5:57 pm)
Replying to: rayainsw (Jan 30, 2008 12:31 pm) cool. so if that's all accurate, its actually a 10-way seat. You'd think they'd advertise that, huh?

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