Worth the wait for navigation.

Jabberwock · 07-17-2009, 06:06 PM

Hi, I am considering purchasing the 370z, but where I live (Toronto) there is only one Z with manual and sport package, I had originally planed on getting one fully loaded. But the wait time for one is over 6 weeks, some dealers are telling me it would be even longer.

I was just wondering if the navigation was worth the extra time of not owning the car.

I would not mind putting in a "carputer" something with gave me telemetry and engine readings and stuff.

Thanks.

370Zilla · 07-17-2009, 06:10 PM

I would rather spend the money on a complete aftermarket audio/nav system. In fact...that's exactly what I did.

kannibul · 07-17-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zilla

I would rather spend the money on a complete aftermarket audio/nav system. In fact...that's exactly what I did.

How's the fitment? (got pics?)

Lone Wolf 75 · 07-17-2009, 06:50 PM

Check this thread out (not mine, but giving props):

http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/5...am-ak370z.html

It looks awesome from the pictures and is likely what I would do if I had a 370Z and knew the unit will accept my personal media HD (250GB) and all 12,000 songs through the USB.

Island_370 · 07-17-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabberwock

Hi, I am considering purchasing the 370z, but where I live (Toronto) there is only one Z with manual and sport package, I had originally planed on getting one fully loaded. But the wait time for one is over 6 weeks, some dealers are telling me it would be even longer.

I was just wondering if the navigation was worth the extra time of not owning the car.

I would not mind putting in a "carputer" something with gave me telemetry and engine readings and stuff.

Thanks.

I prefer my garmin over most factory navs. The iPod interface would be nice to have. I can't see any easy way to change out the radio. The faceplate is combned with the HVAC. My $0.02

frost · 07-17-2009, 06:57 PM

I got the nav, looks great, has a couple extra bonuses like the fuel gauge, and I use it all the time.

spearfish25 · 07-17-2009, 07:04 PM

Courtesy Parts now sells replacement faceplates that will fit Double DIN units (this is especially helpful for anyone with the Touring package which doesn't have DIN cutouts). It's pretty cheap too, under $100 if I recall.

baboola · 07-17-2009, 07:23 PM

i'd say wait for the nav. the kenwood system seems nice, but it's so low in the center console. it'd be perfect if a system fits in the empty compartment where nissan nav sits.

Sashimi · 07-18-2009, 05:48 AM

I bought the aftermarket since I didn't want to spend the money on the touring+Navi. If you're already going touring, might as well get the Navi

Smallywood · 07-18-2009, 06:44 AM

Factory Nav, no other option will match it. Will also help with resale value when the time comes to part with it... OEM always...

ZCarMan · 07-18-2009, 10:11 AM

It is a decision that is up to you really. Do you want a nav system so bad that you will wait or is the car that you really want at the dealership now? Get what you and only you will settle for. You'll be glad you did.. For me, the nav system was not something I wanted, nor needed so I got everything else but.

CBRich · 07-18-2009, 11:13 AM

So Touring w/ Navi is about 6500 more than without. If you don't care about the leather and power seats then you're paying 6500 for Nav. Is it worth it to you?

07-17-2009, 06:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jabberwock Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1 Drives: Suzuki GZ250 Rep Power: 15	Worth the wait for navigation. Hi, I am considering purchasing the 370z, but where I live (Toronto) there is only one Z with manual and sport package, I had originally planed on getting one fully loaded. But the wait time for one is over 6 weeks, some dealers are telling me it would be even longer. I was just wondering if the navigation was worth the extra time of not owning the car. I would not mind putting in a "carputer" something with gave me telemetry and engine readings and stuff. Thanks.

07-18-2009, 05:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sashimi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 120 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 400	I bought the aftermarket since I didn't want to spend the money on the touring+Navi. If you're already going touring, might as well get the Navi __________________ ----------------- www.lightupmedia.com

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07-17-2009, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
370Zilla Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 41 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	I would rather spend the money on a complete aftermarket audio/nav system. In fact...that's exactly what I did.

07-17-2009, 06:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lone Wolf 75 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Future Age: 49 Posts: 191 Drives: 09 370Z PG 6M Rep Power: 15	Check this thread out (not mine, but giving props): http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/5...am-ak370z.html It looks awesome from the pictures and is likely what I would do if I had a 370Z and knew the unit will accept my personal media HD (250GB) and all 12,000 songs through the USB.

07-17-2009, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I got the nav, looks great, has a couple extra bonuses like the fuel gauge, and I use it all the time.

07-17-2009, 07:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Courtesy Parts now sells replacement faceplates that will fit Double DIN units (this is especially helpful for anyone with the Touring package which doesn't have DIN cutouts). It's pretty cheap too, under $100 if I recall.

07-17-2009, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
baboola Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 27 Drives: Public Transport Rep Power: 15	i'd say wait for the nav. the kenwood system seems nice, but it's so low in the center console. it'd be perfect if a system fits in the empty compartment where nissan nav sits.

07-18-2009, 06:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Smallywood Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 501 Drives: 12 GT-R BlackEdition Rep Power: 16	Factory Nav, no other option will match it. Will also help with resale value when the time comes to part with it... OEM always...

07-18-2009, 10:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	It is a decision that is up to you really. Do you want a nav system so bad that you will wait or is the car that you really want at the dealership now? Get what you and only you will settle for. You'll be glad you did.. For me, the nav system was not something I wanted, nor needed so I got everything else but.

07-18-2009, 11:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	So Touring w/ Navi is about 6500 more than without. If you don't care about the leather and power seats then you're paying 6500 for Nav. Is it worth it to you?