Does most of the members here think they need the NAV option installed in their porsche cars?

All of my cars have NAV but I hardly even use them. I may have a chance on getting a 911 with silver and red interior(my dream combination) but it does not have a NAV. The trade in for my P car is also super reasonable, that I would even earn alittle bit.

The only car I use the Navigation is the Range rover since I use it for long drives.

Anybody here who ordered theirs without navigation? I would appreciate your thoughts. Where you sorry you did not get Navigation.

For me the only thing indispensible in a car is BT, good sound system(BOSE or Harman) and a CD player.

 

i felt like u originally. However, the 997.2 tha i ordered mistakenly came with nav. Since it was my 4 porsche with the same salesman, he gave it to meat no additional cost. It is amazing!! best nav i ever used. Due for a new 911 in 2013, and definitley ordering it from the start.

 

Unfortunately, I do not have nav in my car. Big mistake. All my cars have nav except my 997. My next Porsche I will definitely make sure it's included.

 

You can always get an after market unit, there are some great ones.

 

Mine came with it but had I ordered the car I would have left it and the Bose off and got the full leather interior and a PSE. Don't use the nav that often and if I needed one I'd get a portable one for $100 or just use my smart phone. $2000 + is a stupid price to pay for directions a few times a year IMO.

 

I don't use the Nav too often because I haven't ever driven my 911 outside of and areas that I don't already know. But, by adding NAV, you upgrade the entire PCM unit in the 09+ cars to the touchscreen version, which also includes a some additional Sport Chrono functions (if SC is optioned). While I don't necessarily need the Nav, I MUCH prefer the touchscreen interface.

 

I guess most people would like to have it but most of us don't really use it.

I am one of those people. Something does not fit.

But like what the porsche ads says, " Not everything needs to be practical, otherwise, there won't be any PORSCHES."

 

I'd say the screen is too low to be useful as a Nav aid; My wife's 2010 Acura TL has a much more usable screen than my '09 997.2. I never pay attention to voice queues since I'm usually on the phone or listening to music, or have the top down.

Also, having to buy map updates is a joke (on either car) . I just use the built-in google maps on my iphone, easier to set bookmarks and type in addresses. It's also a consistent experience whether I travel and use a rental car, my truck or the P-car, or riding co-pilot in someone else's car.

 

same radio with or without the nav just have to add the nav module if you want to have nav, something like $3000. installed

 

I have had nav in both my Porsches and I really don't use it for anything.

 

I have NAV in my 997.1 and the only time I used it was to check whether my house is in the map.

Have not used it since. I'm sure when I need to use it, I may need to read the manual as I forgot what I did the first time.

I think I would get the car without NAV. I have 2 GPS which I use when I drive rental cars out of state, I can use them anyways.

Can't pass this good deal.

Thanks guys for your input.

 

My car has it. I use it sometimes on my weekend drives but I would not order it in a new car ( mine came with nav when I bought it off the lot). The OEM built-in units are somewhat better than the portables but I would buy a TomTom for $200 and stick it on the windshield.

 

If it is a 997.1, it is not worth it. That system's input is by the buttons (not touch screen). I purchased a used 997.1 and that was the only missing option - original owner decided to go without as he knew where he would be taking his baby. I have a Droid X and the nav is great on that so you have that option. Also, you can get a bluetooth headset. I considered getting the iPod & BT combps from mobridge, dension, navtv, etc...but I enjoy the driving experience and not too interested in the peripherals.

 

I haven't used mine very much but it has always gotten me where I needed to go without any drama. For someone who hates to get lost, I enjoy the peace of mind.

 

I didn't have nav on my old '08 Cayman, but it came on the '10 I just bought and I enjoy it. I travel a lot for work and there was something wrong about having a portable nav device mounted to the windshield in an expensive car. I would sometimes also use my phone, but it could be a pain trying to see the screen or input data on it while driving. However, for people who don't drive outside of familiar areas, I can see why it wouldn't be necessary. Especially at the cost.