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137 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 9:39 AM
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Replying to: howardru (Jun 02, 2008 2:48 am) If you don't believe me go check it out yourself. What is missing (the 10%) is the integration of ultra-sound screen, TPMS, etc. The navigation GUI is a bit simplified than the Lexus one. Other than that, both navigation systems are from Denso. Lexus/Toyota has not been known for offering the best navigation system (I believe Acura's is the best among all OE navigation systems). Resale values? No, people who buy used vehicles are actually scared of the fancy electronics. Do you know how much it costs to replace the MFD (multi-function display)? At least $2000, if anything goes wrong. Why OE navigation. Yes, you can argue all you want about your portable being better (I got one myself, also). However, consider the following differences an OE system has but your portable does not... (1) dead-reckoning (deduced-reckoning): OE system has inputs of steering angle and speed data from OBDII that enables it to continue projecting where you are fairly accurately in places where signal is weak or blocked (such as tunnels, among high buildings, etc.). (2) safety: I have seen many different ways to install a portable unit. I am not really comfortable with any of them considering the danger it poses in the events of a roll-over or just emergency braking. The portable units become projectiles that could hurt occupants in the vehicles. (3) integration: there is a cost for a better integration. An OE system integrate many aspects of the electronics much cleanly than add-ons. One needs to pay for such clean integration. To be fair, the $2500 also includes power-liftgate, and rearview camera. The true cost of the navigation is about $1500, which also includes VOICE command, which your portable system is unlikely to have either. So, the comparison is not so straightforward, IMHO. As long as one is aware of the risk, the decision is one's to make.
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Replying to: ceric (Jun 02, 2008 8:39 am)  hotmail.it
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Replying to: imamg (Aug 21, 2007 11:50 am) |
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I just got the up-date CD for the Navigation System for my 2007 CX-9 No up-date manual came with it to expain the new features which I am glad it has - but a few up-date pages would be helpful. I just started using it today but one simple thing they have changed that I like is the CLOCK is accessed from the main screen...very simple - much better then having to go thru numerous screens to get to set / change the time. I think there are more improvement...I look forward to stumbling over them.
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Replying to: jimev (Aug 26, 2008 5:47 pm) |
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My navigation system used to work just fine...for about 6 months. Then, after putting in a destination, selecting guide, and travelling to within .5-1 mile of my target destination, the nav would state "On the way to your destination, there are roads with incomplete data. Follow the arrow and straight line distance..." What is odd, it shows my destination, on the road, in the right location and generally will show the turn by turn guidance on the right side of the map all the way down to the last turn, until the voice from hell comes on and tells me it won't get me any further. The location is still there, on the named and marked road, just no guidance. I swear, it worked for 6 months. Then I took it to the dealer with the exact instructions, and they "reset it" and it works fine. It did work for them. Isn't that always the case? I can check the two locations they plugged in and it shows the turn by turn to the doorstep. I have a list of 45/46 locations that I have tried in the last month or so, and they will not appear. Note: The dealership is in a bordering county 25 miles away from me. The city is approximately the same size city (50,000 people) and all of my reference points except one are in my county. Also note, the only one that did work, is my work location which had previously been programmed in. Dealership says I need the upgrade. I say if I pay for the upgrade, and it still does not work, I want my money back. I also say IT WORKED FOR 6 MONTHS! Any suggestions or comments? |
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Replying to: jimev (Aug 26, 2008 5:47 pm) Thanks Rob |
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Replying to: robjamell (Nov 22, 2008 2:24 pm) |
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Replying to: not_2_shabby (Dec 13, 2008 3:28 pm)
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Replying to: ceric (Dec 13, 2008 9:21 pm) Surprised Garmin has not beat them out to get a big contract to do built ins for the OEMS. |
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