Got a quick question......When u get a new car without the NAVI, can u request the dealer to order the NAVi and install it?? or do you need to get the car with it already installed......im considering a new Si:banana:
Dealer Installed NAVI..
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Got a quick question......When u get a new car without the NAVI, can u request the dealer to order the NAVi and install it?? or do you need to get the car with it already installed......im considering a new Si:banana:
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Civic Si?
You need to buy the Navi equipped model. - It is not a cost effective option to add it.
I don't know how old you are, but insurance could be more than your car payment with that vehicle.
You need to buy the Navi equipped model. - It is not a cost effective option to add it.
I don't know how old you are, but insurance could be more than your car payment with that vehicle.
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While your a dealer, ask them to insall a satelite dish in the truck, so you can watch tv tooo
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You "can't" add factory navi on a car that came without it.
With money anything is possible though, but you should buy the Civic Si with navi already even if the dealer has to swap or order the car for you. The VIN number for the car will tell whether or not you have navi. I woudn't add a honda oem navi to a car that didn't have it from the factory.
You can do Alpine or Pioneer and get an awesome one, or use tomtom or garmin.
Ok I am tired so I must be rambling.
With money anything is possible though, but you should buy the Civic Si with navi already even if the dealer has to swap or order the car for you. The VIN number for the car will tell whether or not you have navi. I woudn't add a honda oem navi to a car that didn't have it from the factory.
You can do Alpine or Pioneer and get an awesome one, or use tomtom or garmin.
Ok I am tired so I must be rambling.
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get the navi option from the get go, since you are buying a new car anyways. it will cost more to attempt to retrofit it than to just get it from the factory. plus, the dealer will look at you crazy and most likely wont do it.
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could you give an example of one that is "cheaper and better"? I could give you examples of cheaper ones....I have a few different ones (tomtom, garmin, MS street&trips) but they aren't better, not even close. Not saying they don't exist, but I don't know what what ones are "cheaper and better".
Well the portable ones are definately better in the sense that they can be used in any vehicle. Last time I checked you can't just pull out the factory installed nav and go. Plus you don't take such a big depreciation hit when you buy a car without nav.
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I wouldn't call that a better navigation...as in features and user friendly.
Many people only have 1 car, so they don't really need a portable one.
But yeah I see that as the only advantage.
Many people only have 1 car, so they don't really need a portable one.
But yeah I see that as the only advantage.
I never said anything about the quality of the navigation itself, only that being portable is a distinct advantage. Plus you spend a pretty penny for that nav option.
Additionally, even if people only have one car, a portable GPS still affords the ability for use in a friend's vehicle or a rental for instance.
Additionally, even if people only have one car, a portable GPS still affords the ability for use in a friend's vehicle or a rental for instance.
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Er.
So you're saying a $2,000 nav option retains it's value better than not spending $2,000 at all?:dunno:
I see nav Accords for no more than $500-$800 more used, than their non-nav counterparts; similar condition, miles, year etc.
I think Honda's nav is excellent, but it's not going to make your car depreciate less than the same car without it IMO.
Oops, that came out backwards. I meant to write that you take a bigger depreciation hit in purchasing a car with built in nav. Now that I edited my last comment, it makes a little more sense. Good catch.:thmsup:
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While the screen size is entirely too small, my wifes little garmin kicks the Honda navi software's ass.
Honestly if it didnt have HVAC and Audio integration, it wouldnt be worth it.
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well it makes sense that the depreciation hit is astronomical...the navi is, after all, just a computer. and nothing depreciates faster than a computer.
personally I'm also in the same boat...I'd like it when I trade in the 05 next year, but $2k extra is hard to stomach...especially when it can buy a 3.5L V6 instead of the I4.
personally I'm also in the same boat...I'd like it when I trade in the 05 next year, but $2k extra is hard to stomach...especially when it can buy a 3.5L V6 instead of the I4.
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Boo. I want a new Honda!:lmao:
Maybe I'll like get a job or something.:lmao::nuts:
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Nah. I like my dad's job better. He works, I spend.:lmao:
I'm kidding!
I'm thinking about working at a local Honda dealership this summer...:dunno:
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