Is the stock nav package worth it?

Zaggeron · 07-31-2010, 05:45 PM

If you typically upgrade your stereo, or plan to, don't get the Nav. But if you more or less run stock audio, then the Nav is not bad -- nice large screen, bluetooth, USB connectivity plus the ability to rip your CDs to the unit's harddrive. Everyone of those functions could be done better by some aftermarket product, but if you just want something decent integrated into the car @ the factory, you could do worse.

FirstZin83 · 07-31-2010, 07:57 PM

Are you looking at an 09' or 10'? I own an 09' with a unique lil cable that doesn't charge my ipod touch. From what I understand Nissan went to a standard USB for the 10' models. I haven't heard much from the 10' owners on how the touch's behave with the USB connection. But my touch is worthless in the 09' model. About the time Apple went to the 3.0v software and beyond, my touch is worthless in the car. Listing and Scrolling music is a nightmare and about the only way to listen to a song is unplug the cable, start the song on the ipod and plug it in real fast. To me aftermarkets would be much better on firmware updates and other factors to prevent these problems. That said, the Nav. package does offer some nifty things that make having it fun. My bluetooth phones works perfect with the system, but the ipod touch connectivity has been a huge disappointment.

07-31-2010, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 19	If you typically upgrade your stereo, or plan to, don't get the Nav. But if you more or less run stock audio, then the Nav is not bad -- nice large screen, bluetooth, USB connectivity plus the ability to rip your CDs to the unit's harddrive. Everyone of those functions could be done better by some aftermarket product, but if you just want something decent integrated into the car @ the factory, you could do worse. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

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07-31-2010, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
FirstZin83 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisville Posts: 30 Drives: 09 6MT 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 17	Are you looking at an 09' or 10'? I own an 09' with a unique lil cable that doesn't charge my ipod touch. From what I understand Nissan went to a standard USB for the 10' models. I haven't heard much from the 10' owners on how the touch's behave with the USB connection. But my touch is worthless in the 09' model. About the time Apple went to the 3.0v software and beyond, my touch is worthless in the car. Listing and Scrolling music is a nightmare and about the only way to listen to a song is unplug the cable, start the song on the ipod and plug it in real fast. To me aftermarkets would be much better on firmware updates and other factors to prevent these problems. That said, the Nav. package does offer some nifty things that make having it fun. My bluetooth phones works perfect with the system, but the ipod touch connectivity has been a huge disappointment.