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#2 of 10 Re: 2009 Toyota Corolla Navigation System [ranjitbhaskar] by busiris May 22, 2008 (1:38 pm)
Replying to: ranjitbhaskar (May 22, 2008 10:39 am) Might be an easy answer...Do you want bluetooth?   If yes, you can't have the NAV system. If no, then you still have a delimma. Replies to this message: ranjitbhaskar (May 22, 2008 2:49 pm) busiris (May 22, 2008 6:24 pm) ranjitbhaskar (May 23, 2008 3:22 am) and 1 more...
#3 of 10 Re: 2009 Toyota Corolla Navigation System [busiris] by ranjitbhaskar May 22, 2008 (2:49 pm)
Replying to: busiris (May 22, 2008 1:38 pm) You are right! I didn't think of this. I guess I might as well forgo the bluetooth option, since I value the convenience of in dash navigation more than that (atleast in my opinion). Atleast I get a stereo system with the NAV option sans the CD changer, 2 speakers and the bluetooth as you rightly pointed out.   To make a decision, I need to know whether the NAV system is good. Try as I might, I'm not able to find a single review on the internet. Don't know why people do not review these factory systems as you can find reviews for even a paper clip on the internet nowadays! Replies to this message: busiris (May 22, 2008 6:24 pm) ranjitbhaskar (May 23, 2008 3:22 am) busiris (May 23, 2008 11:46 am)
#4 of 10 Re: 2009 Toyota Corolla Navigation System [ranjitbhaskar] by busiris May 22, 2008 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: ranjitbhaskar (May 22, 2008 2:49 pm) I'm not sure, but the Corolla NAV system looks amazing similar to the Nissan Altima unit, with minor changes.   If that is true, its probably supplied by the same manufacturer, with the same operating characteristics..   I have an 08 Altima with NAV, and I like the unit. However, there are some options that are deactivated when the car is in motion, which can be a real pain (like, setting a destination, for example). If the Corolla is that way as well, and you want to set destinations on the fly, you might be better off with the better stereo and bluetooth, and use a Garmin add-on unit instead...    I would suggest going to the dealer and driving one to find out, or, at least examine the operating manual.   Don't know about Toyota, but Nissanusa will allow you to download operating manuals, which is what I did when I bought the car, so I could study them on my laptop when I had the time.   Sorry I can't be of any more assistance....Good luck!!! Replies to this message: ranjitbhaskar (May 23, 2008 3:22 am) busiris (May 23, 2008 11:46 am)
#5 of 10 Re: 2009 Toyota Corolla Navigation System [busiris] by ranjitbhaskar May 23, 2008 (3:22 am)
Replying to: busiris (May 22, 2008 6:24 pm) First of all let me thank you for your guidance. For all the prospective corolla buyers out there these are what I managed to get:   1. The toyota NAV is a base feature-stripped version. 2. It does not have voice recognition. 3. It may not have many of the advanced features of a regular NAV system. (I need to look into this some more). 4. It does not allow you to change your route while the car is in motion. This is irritating especially if you have a passenger riding with you who could do the operations. 5. It does not offer blue tooth hands free calling. 6. Can't be combined with the JBL audio system option.   Overall the NAV system package does not justify the absence of:   1. JBL premium audio system. 2. 6 disc CD changer. 3. 440 watt sound output. 4. Blue tooth hands free calling with steering wheel controls. 5. 8 Speakers as against 6 for the navigation system.   I think I'm better off with a dash/windshield mounted NAV system. I'm sure this would help a lot of prospective corolla buyers. Replies to this message: busiris (May 23, 2008 11:46 am)
#6 of 10 Re: 2009 Toyota Corolla Navigation System [ranjitbhaskar] by busiris May 23, 2008 (11:46 am)
Replying to: ranjitbhaskar (May 23, 2008 3:22 am) Pretty much my thoughts as well. In my opinion, I doubt many Corollas will sell with this version NAV system, as it seems like a last-minute addition to the option list.   It would be surprising if a better NAV system isn't offered in the near future, especially with gas prices increasing and more people looking at smaller cars with more equipment.   Seems stupid to offer bluetooth or NAV, but not both...
#7 of 10 by nshahzad Nov 05, 2008 (12:52 pm)
I decided to not go for the NAV. I can install an excellent system for much cheaper, that'll play DVDs and bluetooth and all that good stuff. I had a feeling the stock one wouldn't be great.   I didn't go for JBL either, because I'd rather handpick the speakers which go in my car, and IMO comes out cheaper to install a system myself.   Otherwise, you can buy the parts, and an auto shop will install them for you for cheap, or just buy the system and installation from there. Goto a reputable place though. I like installing the stuff on my own (nice way to blow a few hours on a Saturday, and getting "intimate" with my baby) Replies to this message: terceltom (Nov 06, 2008 5:23 am)
#8 of 10 Re: [nshahzad] by terceltom Nov 06, 2008 (5:23 am)
Replying to: nshahzad (Nov 05, 2008 12:52 pm) I got the JBL. The 440 watt system is awesome as well as the hands free phone and satellite radio. Well worth the extra $1000.00
#9 of 10 Re: 2009 Toyota Corolla Navigation System [ranjitbhaskar] by gnpeden Nov 19, 2008 (9:02 am)
Replying to: ranjitbhaskar (May 22, 2008 10:39 am) I purchased a Toyota 2009 Rav4 Limited on Nov 10, 2008 with the Toyota navigation system. When I came near my house, none of the streets east of the main highway (including my street) appeared on the navigation system. I could not even enter my home address. This is a college town with a population of about 50,000 and is about 200 years old. My particular neighborhood is over 15 years old and next to the university. By using the navigation arrows to move around on the screen, I was able to determine that an area roughly the shape of a triangle about 30 miles on each side was completely void of data. This includes half of another city that is larger than the one I live in, a fourth of a smaller city, and an entire Army base. All of this information is found on the navigation system in my Infiniti G35 and on my handheld Garmin. On November 11th I reported this problem to Bridgette at the Toyota Customer Experience number (800-331-4331). Toyota was able to reproduce my problem and agreed that the system was faulty and of no use to me. I was assured that they would call me back by the close of business the next day (Wednesday) with a resolution. After not receiving a call, I called back on Thursday and was told Bridgette would call be by close of business. This continued until Toyota finally called me on Wednesday November 19th. All that I had asked to resolve the problem was for Toyota to provide me at no cost the updates to the Toyota navigation system as they become available until my area is covered and purchase an aftermarket GPS system for me to use until it was corrected. Their only offer was a $250 credit for future Toyota parts and services! I refused the offer and I'm starting an arbitration process.   Lessons learned: 1) The Toyota navigation system has some serious flaws. Even if the area where you live is covered, what areas that you may want to visit or travel through are not covered? 2) Even after admitting that the system does not work as expected (even older systems that I have used cover this area flawlessly), Toyota will not work with you to correct the problem So buyer beware!

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