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21 messages, Last post on Nov 02, 2009 at 10:46 PM

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#2 of 21 Re: 2009 mazda 6 nav problem [oxox] by maltb Sep 30, 2008 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: oxox (Sep 30, 2008 11:19 am) When crossing an intersection, does it accurately show your location? Replies to this message: oxox (Sep 30, 2008 2:28 pm) maltb (Sep 30, 2008 2:38 pm) oxox (Oct 01, 2008 1:27 pm) and 1 more...
#3 of 21 Re: 2009 mazda 6 nav problem [maltb] by oxox Sep 30, 2008 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: maltb (Sep 30, 2008 12:21 pm) it accurately shows my car's position no matter where i'm at, so i guess the gps receiver is fine. i'm suspecting could it be a faulty map disc? Replies to this message: maltb (Sep 30, 2008 2:38 pm) oxox (Oct 01, 2008 1:27 pm) prochie (Nov 12, 2008 12:57 am)
#4 of 21 Re: 2009 mazda 6 nav problem [oxox] by maltb Sep 30, 2008 (2:38 pm)
Replying to: oxox (Sep 30, 2008 2:28 pm) Faulty by design, maybe. Map data is not accurate down to the address (or parcel) between indexes and they can't tell you where the driveway is located on that parcel anyway. So, until they get parcel data into those maps (don't hold your breath), NAV systems will do that to you. You still gotta have street skilz, yo. Replies to this message: oxox (Oct 01, 2008 1:27 pm) prochie (Nov 12, 2008 12:57 am)
#5 of 21 Re: 2009 mazda 6 nav problem [maltb] by oxox Oct 01, 2008 (1:27 pm)
Replying to: maltb (Sep 30, 2008 2:38 pm) [quote]So, until they get parcel data into those maps (don't hold your breath), NAV systems will do that to you. [/quote] dang..this sux Replies to this message: prochie (Nov 12, 2008 12:57 am)
#6 of 21 2009 Mazda6 Navigation by crasht51 Oct 09, 2008 (4:09 am)
I recently purchased an 09 Mazda6 with navigation. Must say it is woefully lacking in Shopping POIs, especially in comparison to the Garmin Nuvi we have in my wife's car. Only Shopping categories are Grocery Stores and Malls. Here are a few businesses it does not contain entries for:: Lowes, Home Depot, Sports Authority. This is the only item in which I am disappointed; the rest of the car is great. I sent an e-mail to Mazda expressing my dissatisfaction. Replies to this message: oxox (Oct 09, 2008 7:20 am) 09mazda6owner (Dec 01, 2008 2:51 pm)
#7 of 21 Re: 2009 Mazda6 Navigation [crasht51] by oxox Oct 09, 2008 (7:20 am)
Replying to: crasht51 (Oct 09, 2008 4:09 am) yea, the car is great other than the nav problem~~maybe all mazda owner w/ nav should write mazda a letter & let them know this problem. Replies to this message: 09mazda6owner (Dec 01, 2008 2:51 pm)
#8 of 21 Re: 2009 mazda 6 nav problem [oxox] by prochie Nov 12, 2008 (12:57 am)
Replying to: oxox (Oct 01, 2008 1:27 pm) There is a gitter deliberately built into the GPS system. Unless you are working for DOD and dropping smart bombs on unfriendly(s) you won't be able to get an exact position. The system works for us regular folk like a baton pass-off with a random gitter. As you pass a particular parcel or half-way point and the GPS will mark where you have been for sure and then start randomizing where you could be based on your direction. A major intersection will be a fairly accurate gauge of how well your map is working. If you have a GPS for bikes and joggers you can have some nerd-like fun and actually see how the algorithm works in practice. Wow dude... how do I know this kind of crap? I need to get some sleep.
#9 of 21 Re: 2009 Mazda6 Navigation [oxox] by 09mazda6owner Dec 01, 2008 (2:51 pm)
Replying to: oxox (Oct 09, 2008 7:20 am) Who could we send this to? I have my 200 dollar garmin in the car still so that I have a real nav device when I really need it. If you're looking at a new 2009 Mazda 6, bypass the 2000 nav system, it's a piece of crap, get a garmin nuvi instead.
#10 of 21 by barry626 Dec 01, 2008 (10:42 pm)
Not a clue why so many are having problems with their navs? Mine works just fine & gets me perfectly everywhere I want to go. Yes POI is not the best & so what? there's much more to navigation! I like having my Radio, Sirius, Bluethooth Phone + Audio on big screen! Replies to this message: sg8 (Jan 22, 2009 6:52 am) oxox (Jan 22, 2009 9:08 am) sg8 (Jan 22, 2009 9:19 am) rothy96 (Oct 04, 2009 7:29 am)
#11 of 21 Re: [barry626] by sg8 Jan 22, 2009 (6:52 am)
Replying to: barry626 (Dec 01, 2008 10:42 pm) Can you tell me more about how the sattelite radio and bluetooth interface with the nav system? Specifically: 1. Does Satellite radio display the song/artist/station/information on the nav display? The standard interface (on vehicles w/o nav) displays radio data on the LED panel where the clock and the trip computer are located - and it is pretty weak. 2. Does the buetooth/phone inteface import your entire address book from your mobile device at once - or do you need to add contacts one by one? 3. Is there any other advantages the nav interface, and what is the most annoying thing about it? thanks sg Replies to this message: oxox (Jan 22, 2009 9:08 am) sg8 (Jan 22, 2009 9:19 am) rothy96 (Oct 04, 2009 7:29 am)

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