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I have seen where it lists NAVIGATION on the main menu....but I wasn't sure how it does Navigation ?

 

I know the bigger 8 inch MyLink shows all the maps and everything as you drive....Does this one behave that way, just smaller ?....Or is just limited to Onstar directions or something ?

 

I like the scrolling maps as you drive.....Gotten used to having that, makes it much easier on trips.

 

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They do make a kit for a aftermarket NAV unit for these new trucks already, but you lose the mirror radio display between the gauges.....not a big big deal I reckon....but I still love that 8 inch MyLink....super nice radio.

 

I'm looking at regular cabs that cost $39,000 and you can't get one....and you see Double Cabs for the same price or LESS (MID 30's)..... that have the 8 inch MyLink....dang shame.

 

I still love the regular cab and won't buy a bigger truck, but I wish you could get a few more of the nicer options.

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They do make a kit for a aftermarket NAV unit for these new trucks already, but you lose the mirror radio display between the gauges.....not a big big deal I reckon....but I still love that 8 inch MyLink....super nice radio.

 

I'm looking at regular cabs that cost $39,000 and you can't get one....and you see Double Cabs for the same price or LESS (MID 30's)..... that have the 8 inch MyLink....dang shame.

 

I still love the regular cab and won't buy a bigger truck, but I wish you could get a few more of the nicer options.

 

I would wait, you'd have to think they will add the 8" eventually, maybe 2015? Seeing that pic you posted, the center stack just looks so barren compared to mine with the 8". No way that would be acceptable to me.

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I would wait, you'd have to think they will add the 8" eventually, maybe 2015? Seeing that pic you posted, the center stack just looks so barren compared to mine with the 8". No way that would be acceptable to me.

 

It really does.....That little screen just looks lost in there......I have a 6 inch Nav unit in mine now and that would be going backwards big time.

 

I'm going to do just what you said....I hope when they announce the changes for the 2015's that is one of them !....I wish you could get buckets seats with leather too.....but I can live without those....the radio is pretty big deal to me.

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It really does.....That little screen just looks lost in there......I have a 6 inch Nav unit in mine now and that would be going backwards big time.

 

I'm going to do just what you said....I hope when they announce the changes for the 2015's that is one of them !....I wish you could get buckets seats with leather too.....but I can live without those....the radio is pretty big deal to me.

 

I think that would be the smart thing to do. Imagine buying a 2014 and a few months later you find out the 2015 is available the way you want. I have the cloth bench seats with the flip down center console. The bench seats are the same as the buckets, only difference is what's in between. Leather would be nice, but the LT with the All Star Package met my needs without paying for an LTZ. Minus a few annoyances, I couldn't be happier with it.

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Well im saying at some point the 8" mylink could be installed as previous models

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I think that would be the smart thing to do. Imagine buying a 2014 and a few months later you find out the 2015 is available the way you want. I have the cloth bench seats with the flip down center console. The bench seats are the same as the buckets, only difference is what's in between. Leather would be nice, but the LT with the All Star Package met my needs without paying for an LTZ. Minus a few annoyances, I couldn't be happier with it.

 

The seats in the 14's are real nice too, I was surprised how much more comfortable they are than mine....plus mine is a 07 and has the furry type cloth that attracts fuzz and lint like crazy....so that will be a welcome change :)

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Thanks, that's what I was afraid of....I sure wish the 8 inch version was at least a option on the regular cabs.

Wow ! Why would the dash of the regular cab need to be different than the other cab sizes?

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Wow ! Why would the dash of the regular cab need to be different than the other cab sizes?

 

I have no idea other than they didn't want to put the nice radio in the (work truck)....but I don't think a $39,000 Z-71 is exactly a work truck.....I knew they wouldn't offer all the best things in the regular cab, they haven't in years, but I never thought they would hold back on that radio.

 

I have told every salesperson and manager at every dealership I have been.....maybe someone will hear it that can make a difference....I hope !

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I was looking through the GMC brochure and it said I get a 8" screen. While looking at the truck at the swap dealer pics of the truck... The screen looks like the above 4".. did I miss something???? It really doesn't say much about this other than , I t says I get a 8" screen.

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