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wayland1985 Enthusiast

wayland1985

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I'm trying to figure out which checkboxes to select...

 

 

I've never had a factory navigation system (I did add a pop-out Kenwood/garmin navigation stereo to my 99 silverado). I didn't like it because it was damn-near impossible to select a radio station (no physical buttons).

 

 

 

I do have an iPhone with Navigon loaded on, and it works wonders... But it's an awfully small display...

 

The factory navigation is nice for its looks in the LTZ, and for the rear view camera functionality...

 

 

 

 

 

So put your input in guys. Is the GM indash navigation worth the loot? Or should I just stick to the factory unit???

ajcain79 Enthusiast

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I've used both. (the OEM nav. and a stand alone unit) I think the stand alone units are much easier use. Plus you can move it between vehicles or take it walking through town. If it were me, I'd get a Garmin or Magellan or TomTom or whatever.

 

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66nova Senior Enthusiast

66nova

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I have the factory Nav in my Silverado and I actually am very pleased with it. I have a Garmin and an iphone, and I like the Nav unit in my Silverado just as much. I have used better units, but I have also used a lot worse. My in-laws have a Lexus LX430 and a BMW 750i. I personally like the Nav in my silverado better, much easier to navigate through functions and enter addresses.

 

Plus the other functions you get with the Nav. XM scrolling, it will search certain genre of music for you and give you a list of stations in that area, up to 30 different presets, and a back up camera. Plus some of them play DVDs.

 

As far as changing channels, I don't find it hard at all, BUT with my steering wheel controls I rarely ever need to touch the actual screen.

 

I have no regrets getting the Nav and will do it again. I think what you are going to find on this site is those who have will say get it and those that don't will say get a Garmin.

fbachman Senior Enthusiast

fbachman

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Wife has the factory Nav in her enclave. I do not in my Sierra. The factory Nav is cool enough, but, I look at it purely from an aspect of economics.

 

I wife's enclave listed the factory nav around $1500 on the sticker from what I recall.

 

I mean, a TomTom (which I have, a higher end TomTom) costs, what, $300 - $399, or so?

 

We ran them side by side on a trip recently. TT maps were much more up-to-date. New DVD from GM costs a small fortune. PLUS, I can take the TT to to any vehicle I want.

 

the factory Navs don't let you fiddle with them when you're moving without an aftermarket tweak/device.

 

I dunno, take the $1200 diff and buy other cool schtuff for the truck.....

HawkeyeOC Senior Enthusiast

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I added a factory Nav in later. My trim level never even came with the option originally. I bought everything I needed off of eBay for a fraction of the cost of what these things are from the factory.

 

I like how it's all integrated with XM, steering wheel controls, I can watch DVD's in front now, If I lose satellites it doesn't matter because it's tapped into the VSS, and the screen is large. :lol:

 

My dad just picked up a $200 Garmin and it does a lot for the price. As a nav unit it actually does more in some instances. He gets traffic alerts. It's just not the total package that I was looking for.

66nova Senior Enthusiast

66nova

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I added a factory Nav in later. My trim level never even came with the option originally. I bought everything I needed off of eBay for a fraction of the cost of what these things are from the factory.

 

I like how it's all integrated with XM, steering wheel controls, I can watch DVD's in front now, If I lose satellites it doesn't matter because it's tapped into the VSS, and the screen is large. :rollin:

 

My dad just picked up a $200 Garmin and it does a lot for the price. As a nav unit it actually does more in some instances. He gets traffic alerts. It's just not the total package that I was looking for.

 

I believe with the 2009/2010 factory unit you can get traffic reports also.

 

It really boils down to what you want and what you can afford. If you purely look at it from a financial stand point, then it's probably not worth getting the Nav. But, if can afford it, want it, like all the extra features having the Nav unit gives you, and you don't want to worry about which car is the garmin or TomTom in then get it.

 

As far as updated Nav disc go. You get your first update free and then I have found a ton of them on ebay for 1/3 to 1/2 what GM wants for them. Don't forget that TT and Garmin are going to charge you for updates too.

Sir Dan Enthusiast

Sir Dan

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I also added factory nav to the truck later doing the install myself. Overall, I like the functionality of it and not having to worry about taking the TomTom or Garmin off the dash so it won't get stolen. I have run across some outdated road info and convoluted route directions, but all in all I think for convenience and cool factor it is worth the extra $.

Trav_13 Senior Enthusiast

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I also added factory nav to the truck later doing the install myself. Overall, I like the functionality of it and not having to worry about taking the TomTom or Garmin off the dash so it won't get stolen. I have run across some outdated road info and convoluted route directions, but all in all I think for convenience and cool factor it is worth the extra $.

 

I have it and also added it to my truck....it was a $2250 List Option from the Factory. I think I have about $1,100 in it...that includes the new 09 Disc and also the Backup Camera which wasn't available from the Factory in 07....

 

The Radio is Neat and I like the Looks of it....Its great for Displaying Artist, Song Title, and Info....on the Audio Side....on the Nav Side...I like how it does the POI's and pretty much has a Phone Number for Each Restaurant and you can simply press the Call Button and make reservations with your OnStar Minutes....it does suck though that you can't adjust it while moving....

 

If I had to do it over again, I'd put one in the New Truck too....actually I'd probably just order it with it, that way I didn't have to mess with the installation of it....with the Voice Recognition and the Camera Harness...those were a little time consuming, and no matter how nice of a job you do...its still not factory!

omegafiler Senior Enthusiast

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I always prefer to have in-dash NAV vs. a small stand-alone unit. I don't like having things laying around the dash or stuck to the windshield. Not to mention the wires that go along with it and smaller screens. I do have a portable garmin, but I only use it when I'm in a rental that doesn't have a NAV.

 

Having everything integrated into one headunit is nice. Now, as for aftermarket in-dash units... some of those are much better than what you get in the GMT-900 trucks. The one in the trucks is fairly primitive as far as what else is out there. Ford's MS Sync, the Nav in the CTS, and what they put in some of the imports are much better.

 

The built-in HD alone adds a ton of nice features that you just can't have on a normal NAV unit. I really do miss being able to have internal MP3 storage, faster navigation, weather updates, nicer interface, DVD playback, etc. I'll probably look into replacing my factory NAV when the next gen models come out late next year.

Badass69 Senior Enthusiast

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Depends on the area in which you live as well. Living in Alberta, factory nav is nearly useless. They are missing roads, even major ones and turn by turn is almost non existent. For the over $3000 list price up here it is a complete waste of money. Most of the dealerships aren't afraid to out and tell you that you would be happier with a little Garmin from Wal-Mart. Funny that some little $200 cheapy can have all my roads, including gravel rural ones, but the OEM's do not. If you live in a large urban center in the US it might work well enough. Otherwise I would look at better aftermarket options.

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

Spurshot

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I was asked by the dealer if I wanted a factory Nav. I opted out.

 

I've had a Garmin for a couple yrs prior to my truck purchase and found I used it only a couple times a month. At the cost per trip, the super expensive built-in would be about $75 per trip amortized over 18 mos for me. I received a newer Garmin for a gift recently. It's a $250 unit that suits my uses perfectly. For me, a factory GPS would just be another "gee-wizz" gadget of little added value over the Garmin. The $2500 or more option still has to be paid for no matter if it's financed or not.

 

For long road trips, a map or atlas is much better. For the city trips when you don't know where you're going or in unfamiliar cities, a GPS is really a great tool. I like the portability of my Garmin for work travel in rental cars while in unfamiliar cities.

C. Charles Hahn Senior Enthusiast

C. Charles Hahn

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Both of my trucks have factory in-dash NAV units, in fact I bought one and upgraded my Sierra's myself (came with a 6CD changer). I like both of them, but both are also somewhat limited in what they can do. I will say that the GMT900 navigation system is FAR superior to the older-style NAV unit in the GMT360/GMT800 trucks.

 

Not to mention that in my Sierra, it's nice having the large screen for a rear view camera and being able to watch movies (DVD) on it is cool too.

greggyd12 Enthusiast

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I am a factory navigation specialist so I am a little bias when it comes to this. The nice thing about factory navigation is that it is FACTORY! Its covered under factory warranty, retains full functionality of ONstar, back up sensors, steering wheel controls, etc.

I am sure the attracting factor to aftermarket is the awesome things you can do with them. DVD while driving, IPOD, bluetooth etc. But you can do all of that with Factory,. And I can help.

 

I dont believe the pricing for Factory is too outrageous. I sell them for 1499.00 complete with DVD built in and all the harnessing, nav disc, owners manual and antenna ready to go.

 

Oh yeah, its FACTORY. Sorry about being so bias but with the level of complexity of todays vehicles increasing, factory seems to be the only safe way to go.

 

 

thanks. Hope it helps.

 

 

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