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Nav Systems - Are They Really Worth It?

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rv245 Enthusiast

rv245

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I know I'm going to get mixed opinions on this, with most probably saying go for it. Here's a little insight as to why I'm asking.

 

I have a 2010 HD 2500 that very rarely get's used. Currently it's sitting for almost 2 1/2 weeks since the last time I drove it and that was about 10 miles round trip. I'm self-employed with my work being at home so I don't have to drive much. I could see getting it if I was to drive daily say half a hour plus to work one way, but I don't. I know with winter coming the truck will get used more that my car. But still maybe 10 - 15 miles average per day. My job is a 24/7 job so my wife and I very rarely get away. If we do it's usually a couple hours and no overnighters. I guess I just can't see putting the $$$ into it if the return isn't there. I do keep my vehicles for a very long time like 10 years+. The truck is also a non-bose truck if that matters. I'm sure some others have decided to just stick with what they have. I could also see not doing it if your leasing.

mhenshaw Senior Enthusiast

mhenshaw

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Do you need a Navi? Do you need one built into your truck? Do you have a $1,000 for one? Would it be smarter for you to buy a good $200 Garmin?

 

I don't get why you are wanting Navi for a truck you don't drive and you mention nothing about needing one. :thumbs:

blackout07 Senior Enthusiast

blackout07

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I don't have it and don't need it, but it does look cool. Anytime we travel we take the wife's Tahoe and it has nav and it comes in very handy. I'd never buy it for my truck though.

Ianf Enthusiast

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I have three vehicle and often rent others. For that reason alone I got a Garmin with lifetime map updates and traffic for about 150. I move it from vehicle to vehicle as I need it. No need for a $1000 unit in each vehicle and the extra rental fees when renting. No map update costs which you would need if you got a built in unit at some point.

cracked_up Enthusiast

cracked_up

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I have three vehicle and often rent others. For that reason alone I got a Garmin with lifetime map updates and traffic for about 150. I move it from vehicle to vehicle as I need it. No need for a $1000 unit in each vehicle and the extra rental fees when renting. No map update costs which you would need if you got a built in unit at some point.

 

I have it, and I like my Garmin better. Lifetime map updates, it gives more/better information IMO. Only reason I ordered it was for the bigger screen for backup camera display and the convenience of having it all the time without it banging around in the console when not mounted to windshield.

 

Save the $$$ get a Garmin if you want one.

wottenad Enthusiast

wottenad

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This is one of the biggest questions we get asked all the time. Since almost any sub-$200 portable navi or phone will give you acceptable navigation, it makes it kind of difficult to justify the expense of a built-in unit.

 

The thing that you have to consider is what ELSE comes with the $1000 unit and whether those OTHER things make up for the cost of having a built-in navi that you may not use all that much. Honestly, most of the current crop of indash navis will get their ass handed to them by a $400 Garmin, but the Garmin won't play DVD's, or iPod, or rear entertainment, etc. and let you do it all from your steering wheel...

 

I always tell people to prioritize what they want to accomplish, and if that priority is 70/30 navi vs. entertainment, buy a Garmin. If it's 70/30 the other way, by an indash navi.

 

Walt

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Knowklew Enthusiast

Knowklew

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not worth the money for an in dash nav unit IMO. go buy a $200-$300 Garmin and call it a day. Not only is it cheaper, but you can use it in different vehicles on different trips with different people.

Easytide Enthusiast

Easytide

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not worth the money for an in dash nav unit IMO. go buy a $200-$300 Garmin and call it a day. Not only is it cheaper, but you can use it in different vehicles on different trips with different people.

 

 

not to mention if it craps out it,s a toss to the trash can and a ride to Best Buy Vs expensive trip to dealer..:)

APT Enthusiast

APT

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I wanted the Navigation system for two reasons - touch screen controls of the radio and backup camera display. I'll probably never use the Navigation itself. I much prefer my smartphone interface and display, despite being so small.

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