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#44 of 68 C70 Nav System by lkns Jun 07, 2008 (6:14 am)
I am considering a C70. I understand that the navigation system is not voice activated (a big drawback, I think), but I cannot find anything that says whether it is touch screen or not. Also, I have heard that you cannot get the nav system and the IPod adapter. Anyone know more about these issues? Thanks.   KR-JS Replies to this message: volvomax (Jun 07, 2008 7:35 am) irbrenda1948 (Jun 07, 2008 10:10 am) volvomax (Jun 07, 2008 10:25 am) and 3 more...
#45 of 68 Re: C70 Nav System [lkns] by volvomax Jun 07, 2008 (7:35 am)
Replying to: lkns (Jun 07, 2008 6:14 am) Nav isn't touch screen. There are controls on the steering wheel and a remote. Nav is only programmable when the car is stopped. The USB interface is compatible w/ the Nav system. Replies to this message: irbrenda1948 (Jun 07, 2008 10:10 am) volvomax (Jun 07, 2008 10:25 am) bobparis (Jun 08, 2008 11:55 am) and 1 more... irbrenda1948 (Jun 08, 2008 1:34 pm)
#46 of 68 Re: C70 Nav System [volvomax] by irbrenda1948 Jun 07, 2008 (10:10 am)
Replying to: volvomax (Jun 07, 2008 7:35 am) Lovely. I have my C70 3 weeks now and the last thing I need to learn how to use is the NAV system. I would not have bothered adding it if I knew it was not voice activated. That's awful. I have voice activated NAV on my Touareg and I can tell you I never ever look at the map to see where I am. The voice just guides me along. I also program it as I'm driving. Aren't both systems by NavTeq? I know the Touareg is. I think I truly wasted my money on this feature. Should have gotten the Garmin portable. Live and learn. I thought I did my homework too. Replies to this message: volvomax (Jun 07, 2008 10:25 am) bobparis (Jun 08, 2008 11:55 am) redbuzz (Jun 08, 2008 2:23 pm) irbrenda1948 (Jun 08, 2008 1:34 pm)
#47 of 68 Re: C70 Nav System [irbrenda1948] by volvomax Jun 07, 2008 (10:25 am)
Replying to: irbrenda1948 (Jun 07, 2008 10:10 am) Voice activated means that YOU can give verbal commands to the unit.   The C70 Nav system has a voice, and can give you voice instructions. Why didn't your salesperson go over the Nav system with you? Replies to this message: bobparis (Jun 08, 2008 11:55 am) redbuzz (Jun 08, 2008 2:23 pm) irbrenda1948 (Jun 08, 2008 1:34 pm)
#48 of 68 Re: C70 Nav System [volvomax] by bobparis Jun 08, 2008 (11:55 am)
Replying to: volvomax (Jun 07, 2008 10:25 am) I am able to operate the nav system while moving. Other cars I have had do not allow this (for safety reasons) and I was surprised that Volvo would. I will admit that the $230 Garmin portable we have for another car is touch-screen and much easier to program and offers more functionality. The crazy thing with the Volvo system is that the ENTER and BACK buttons are in reversed positions on the steering wheel and remote control, respectively. Makes it tough since you memorize the button possition for the steering wheel but have to mentally reverse for the remote. Where is the focus group when you need one??? Replies to this message: redbuzz (Jun 08, 2008 2:23 pm)
#49 of 68 Re: C70 Nav System [volvomax] by irbrenda1948 Jun 08, 2008 (1:34 pm)
Replying to: volvomax (Jun 07, 2008 10:25 am) Oooooh! Thanks. The salesman is 3000 miles away and obviously couldn't show me anything. I live in NY and purchased in CA. He did go over a few things while I was in the car on my cell but thanks to AT&T's "wonderful" service in my area, it kept cutting us off so we decided to go over the car when I was at a better location. I guess there are things I'll have to discover on my own, the nav being one of them. I also don't understand the best settings for the dynaudio system.
#50 of 68 Re: C70 Nav System [bobparis] by redbuzz Jun 08, 2008 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: bobparis (Jun 08, 2008 11:55 am) I am also able to program the nav system while moving. Usually my wife does it with the remote since I get confused with the buttons on the wheel. It's probably a good thing that the controls are on the back of the wheel and can't be seen, because I would probably take my eyes of the road while trying to navigate the navigation system!
#51 of 68 Re: Sweet Deal on a Sweet Car [hummus] by bobparis Jun 09, 2008 (7:54 am)
Replying to: hummus (May 31, 2008 8:21 am) I was at Costco yesterday and they had a poster promoting the Volvo C70 to be purchased through their auto buying program. In addition to their "discount" price (quoted by a participating dealer) Costco is throwing in a $500 gift card. Worth checking out since dealers must be motivated during these tough times.
#52 of 68 C70 NAV and the Costco offer.. by irbrenda1948 Jun 09, 2008 (9:12 am)
Now I feel stupid. What good would the NAV system be without it speaking to you! I think it's time to do some reading.   Costco had this offer just as I paid for my new car. However, if I had to use the dealers in my area, only one participated with Costco and it's the same dealer who refused to do more than an areawide search for what I wanted. He said he''d do a northeast regional search but no further, but if I really wanted a car from CA, I'd have to pay for the shipping. This same dealer's salesman took me out for a test drive and basically told me all I need is a stripped down car with possibly one or two options at most. I told him what I wanted and I said, "If you're paying for it, then I'll take anything. But since you're not, I want what I want and I'll find it myself if you can't." And I did.
#53 of 68 Costco offer by onc Jun 13, 2008 (11:49 am)
I had this offer today through Costco program: C70 2008, MSRP 43,000. Selling price 35,400. Total down: 2,035 (which includes 1st month) 36 months lease with monthly payment of 535.   Is this good? I am thinking I can do better.   You also get $500 cash card from Costco. Replies to this message: volvomax (Jun 13, 2008 2:53 pm) bobparis (Jun 13, 2008 3:50 pm) hummus (Jun 13, 2008 10:51 pm) onc (Jun 15, 2008 7:18 pm) bobparis (Jun 15, 2008 7:23 pm)

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