Is the stock nav package worth it?

MacCool · 06-06-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hardcaseron

Hey everyone,
I am close to buying a 370z, but I am wondering if the navigation upgrade is worth it. As far as I can see, I would really like the built in iPod compatibility and the steering controls for Bluetooth. But after reading this forum I have seen many of you have installed aftermarket systems that do the same and even more. So do you guys think it's better to just skip the stock nav?

If the Z's NAV package is the same as the NAV package on my wife's 2012 Murano, I'm not impressed. Some nice features, to be sure, but I note that you only need to get a little rural before one gets the "you are entering an area where map data is incomplete". I don't get that on any of the navigation programs I use on my iPhone or iPad. The Murano's system has the same Bluetooth phone compatibility that I have on my 2011 Z with sport package. She doesn't use the iPhone dock connector for music...instead just uses the headphone jack connector (as do I in my Z) because it's quite a bit simpler.

Bottom line, I suspect an aftermarket system might be more comprehensive than the OEM, but the navigation app that I use on my iPhone or iPad (MotionX Drive) is free on the iPhone and $3.00 on the iPad.

daylaZ · 06-06-2012, 09:00 PM

After more and more research, I'm beginning to think the OEM nav is not worth it. I mean the Z does look way better with the OEM nav vs the cubby but I think the functionality doesn't beat aftermarket.

After there any cool mods you do with the cubby? Such as removing the door and/or door mods.

theDreamer · 06-07-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by daylaZ

After more and more research, I'm beginning to think the OEM nav is not worth it. I mean the Z does look way better with the OEM nav vs the cubby but I think the functionality doesn't beat aftermarket.

After there any cool mods you do with the cubby? Such as removing the door and/or door mods.

Nope.

daylaZ · 06-07-2012, 10:56 AM

That's awesome theDreamer! I check out your journal to find out your set up, nice work! Are you still using the Kenwood? Any desires to swap it out for another model?

theDreamer · 06-07-2012, 03:07 PM

I just got the kenwood and really like it.
Had the Pioneer Z120 before and it was good, but a lot of the 'features' on the kenwood are just a step up. The UI is a bit dated and some getting around is clunky, but the navigation & music/radio features are a lot better which is what I use 95% of the time.

kenchan · 06-07-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by daylaZ

After more and more research, I'm beginning to think the OEM nav is not worth it. I mean the Z does look way better with the OEM nav vs the cubby but I think the functionality doesn't beat aftermarket.

After there any cool mods you do with the cubby? Such as removing the door and/or door mods.

dreamer definitely has a winning setup here.

another option i went was got a nuvi 5" one with the ecoRoute hooked up to it so i have guage monitoring. i dont use my nav as a nav, rather a map when i need to find a quick way around a construction zone or closed road, etc. it also has bt so i can use it as a speaker phone too. i like my HU control screen separate from nav.

06-07-2012, 03:07 PM	#35 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I just got the kenwood and really like it. Had the Pioneer Z120 before and it was good, but a lot of the 'features' on the kenwood are just a step up. The UI is a bit dated and some getting around is clunky, but the navigation & music/radio features are a lot better which is what I use 95% of the time. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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06-06-2012, 09:00 PM	#32 (permalink)
daylaZ Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 805 Drives: Future 370z Driver Rep Power: 13	After more and more research, I'm beginning to think the OEM nav is not worth it. I mean the Z does look way better with the OEM nav vs the cubby but I think the functionality doesn't beat aftermarket. After there any cool mods you do with the cubby? Such as removing the door and/or door mods.

06-07-2012, 10:56 AM	#34 (permalink)
daylaZ Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 805 Drives: Future 370z Driver Rep Power: 13	That's awesome theDreamer! I check out your journal to find out your set up, nice work! Are you still using the Kenwood? Any desires to swap it out for another model?