Why list nav when selling???
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Why list nav when selling???
Hi
If the nav is so terrible in the 05 thru 13 why even list it like it is worth something when selling your vette.
I have had my 07 for 4 days and so far my Nav screen looks outdated.
On my to do list is to replace it and make dure what l am replacing it with has a back up camera.
My next question is what do l do with the nav that was replaced? Selli for $25 or just throw it out?
Thanks
Alan
If the nav is so terrible in the 05 thru 13 why even list it like it is worth something when selling your vette.
I have had my 07 for 4 days and so far my Nav screen looks outdated.
On my to do list is to replace it and make dure what l am replacing it with has a back up camera.
My next question is what do l do with the nav that was replaced? Selli for $25 or just throw it out?
Thanks
Alan
#2
#5
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
#6
Le Mans Master
I actually and one of the few who have no problem with my Nav. While it is not as user friendly as the portable units, it gets me where I want to go without a map book on my lap. That is all I want from a Nav system.
Last edited by HBsurfer; 08-15-2014 at 06:51 PM.
#7
Drifting
A new buyer is not likely to know they don't want it until they experience it in its full glory. By then you have hopefully cashed the check Heck, I'll give you twice your asking price for that nasty old thing...
Seriously, why list a black car knowing some people don't like black cars? Everybody's different.
Seriously, why list a black car knowing some people don't like black cars? Everybody's different.
Last edited by bobeast; 08-15-2014 at 07:12 PM.
#8
Team Owner
You list NAV when selling so people know instinctively that it's not a base car because base cars,any make,do not offer nav typically...nav= more money.How it looks is irrelevant when listing the option.
#9
Advanced
If you're thinking of selling, check that auction site. Factory C6 Nav units are selling for $500-700.
#11
Pro
Have you considerd that some people will not buy a corvette with Nav?
I factory ordered my 2011 purposely without.
HUD yes - but did not want to overly computerize the driving experience.
Yet I enjoy the having nav in my SUV.
A bit strange maybe - but that's my explanation.
I factory ordered my 2011 purposely without.
HUD yes - but did not want to overly computerize the driving experience.
Yet I enjoy the having nav in my SUV.
A bit strange maybe - but that's my explanation.
#12
Melting Slicks
Funny, I have a 2004 Toyota and a 2008 Mazda, both came with nice factory navs that are actually older versions of the same Denso unit in my '13 GS.
So even though it looks outdated I'm used to using it, and I have had no problems with it in any of my cars.
I kind of like it. No way is it as bad as people claim once you get used to it . . . sort of like the C6 interior.
Personally, I do not want the much larger video screens to distract me, like the C7 and so many other new cars are sold with now.
That said, I do own a $99 Garmin which is way better than any factory nav I've ever seen.
So even though it looks outdated I'm used to using it, and I have had no problems with it in any of my cars.
I kind of like it. No way is it as bad as people claim once you get used to it . . . sort of like the C6 interior.
Personally, I do not want the much larger video screens to distract me, like the C7 and so many other new cars are sold with now.
That said, I do own a $99 Garmin which is way better than any factory nav I've ever seen.
#13
Having the HUD interact with the Nav system is the number one reason.
#14
Racer
Picked up my 2012 Grand sport with 6300 miles on it last week. Already ordered a new Kenwood from Dennis at Double D Mods. Also adding CMOS220 back up camera. All plug and play. GM radio is not near as good as the aftermarket radios.Only things I will lose is the stations change and count down to next turn while using the GPS info on the HUD. No big loss for me.
#15
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Picked up my 2012 Grand sport with 6300 miles on it last week. Already ordered a new Kenwood from Dennis at Double D Mods. Also adding CMOS220 back up camera. All plug and play. GM radio is not near as good as the aftermarket radios.Only things I will lose is the stations change and count down to next turn while using the GPS info on the HUD. No big loss for me.
Are you saying that you will have gps and hud? Just no play by play?
Thanks
#16
Racer
P.S. I also have an app on my smartphone the works with garmin navs to stream live weather including weather radar on the nav unit in the car. Very useful when traveling to avoid bad weather.
#17
Racer
Hi
If the nav is so terrible in the 05 thru 13 why even list it like it is worth something when selling your vette.
I have had my 07 for 4 days and so far my Nav screen looks outdated.
On my to do list is to replace it and make dure what l am replacing it with has a back up camera.
My next question is what do l do with the nav that was replaced? Selli for $25 or just throw it out?
Thanks
Alan
If the nav is so terrible in the 05 thru 13 why even list it like it is worth something when selling your vette.
I have had my 07 for 4 days and so far my Nav screen looks outdated.
On my to do list is to replace it and make dure what l am replacing it with has a back up camera.
My next question is what do l do with the nav that was replaced? Selli for $25 or just throw it out?
Thanks
Alan
hmm, so you're saying you bought a 7 year old car that was designed 10 years ago and the nav looks "outdated".
yeah, that IS a surprise...
either way, when I know where I'm going I don't need a gps either way, when I struggle to find it I'd take ANY gps and for that the factory one w the integration into the hud works just fine.
on top of that I have 3 apps on my iphone for that too, in fact at least googlemaps even works through the factory (09+) Bluetooth to do voice commands through the cars stereo.
#18
Racer
hmm, so you're saying you bought a 7 year old car that was designed 10 years ago and the nav looks "outdated".
yeah, that IS a surprise...
either way, when I know where I'm going I don't need a gps either way, when I struggle to find it I'd take ANY gps and for that the factory one w the integration into the hud works just fine.
on top of that I have 3 apps on my iphone for that too, in fact at least googlemaps even works through the factory (09+) Bluetooth to do voice commands through the cars stereo.
yeah, that IS a surprise...
either way, when I know where I'm going I don't need a gps either way, when I struggle to find it I'd take ANY gps and for that the factory one w the integration into the hud works just fine.
on top of that I have 3 apps on my iphone for that too, in fact at least googlemaps even works through the factory (09+) Bluetooth to do voice commands through the cars stereo.
Iphone and you get into an area when you don't have phone service . Like areas out west. Are you still able to get directions?
I don't think many people use a GPS when they know where they are going and how to get there.
#19
Burning Brakes
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If advertising on autotrader, cars.com, etc. it's probably wise to list nav if it's installed. Some buyers will filter searches with that criteria. I did that initially because even though I know a $200-$400 portable is "better" than the factory installed nav, I hate having to keep hiding them and reinstalling them every time I get in and out of the car. Portable GPS's are magnets for thieves, in my opinion.
Ultimately I found what I considered to be a very good deal on the Corvette I bought...that didn't have nav. I plan to use some of the money saved to put a proper double-din nav unit in that will interface with my iPhone/Waze app. I just need some time to designate for the installation.
Ultimately I found what I considered to be a very good deal on the Corvette I bought...that didn't have nav. I plan to use some of the money saved to put a proper double-din nav unit in that will interface with my iPhone/Waze app. I just need some time to designate for the installation.