OEM GPS System worth it?

[410225]

Thanks for the info. I know for sure that the 08 NAV will not work with pre 08 H2. I am looking at 05 NAV touch screen ones and planning on adding ipod adaptor, so I can listen to music from ipod while using NAV.

When it comes to taking out the center panel and instaling the unit, is it necessary to take the whole center console out to pull out the center panel from dash?

Originally Posted by mikejr

Pre 08 there is only one slot thus you cannot listen to a cd and use the nav at the same time. In the 08 the touch screen tips down to expose the nav slot so you can nav and listen to the cd at the same time.

Now I am not sure since the unit looks a different size if the 08 unit will fit into the pre 08 H2's or not. Maybe one of the more technically inclined members could answer that. I know the 08 has the new bose surround sound in it. Not sure if the pre 08s are compatible with the new unit.

[mikejr]

Originally Posted by 410225

Thanks for the info. I know for sure that the 08 NAV will not work with pre 08 H2. I am looking at 05 NAV touch screen ones and planning on adding ipod adaptor, so I can listen to music from ipod while using NAV.

When it comes to taking out the center panel and instaling the unit, is it necessary to take the whole center console out to pull out the center panel from dash?

I am not sure about that. I've never ripped into the dash on mine. I know there are tons of members on here that have. Maybe do another post with that as the title or search the threads.

[MVR 155]

Originally Posted by 410225

Thanks for the info. I know for sure that the 08 NAV will not work with pre 08 H2. I am looking at 05 NAV touch screen ones and planning on adding ipod adaptor, so I can listen to music from ipod while using NAV.

When it comes to taking out the center panel and instaling the unit, is it necessary to take the whole center console out to pull out the center panel from dash?

We have the factory navi in the 06... it works pretty well although I spoiled from the navi in my Acura TL type-S which is far superior from just about every point (faster, you can input while moving, better/bigger display and it has XM traffic nav). I do have the Nucleaus I Pod adapter that lets me control the I pod from the head unit and displays song/artist on the Nav screen and since I dont have to swap CD/Nav disc any longer I can always have the nav disc in the head unit. Overall Im happy with the factory unit.

[obzidian]

Yes, if you want to install a nav headunit, its recommendable to remove the center stack before doing this.

Also, you said you know for a fact that the 08' Nav won't fit... care to share any info? I was thinking about doing....

[410225]

I do believe the face and unit changed from year 07 which is introduced as 08 model with facelift. This is the unit with totally redone interior and fitment wise, it will not fit properly. I have also heard the brain is different than the pre-07 units.

Originally Posted by obzidian

Yes, if you want to install a nav headunit, its recommendable to remove the center stack before doing this.

Also, you said you know for a fact that the 08' Nav won't fit... care to share any info? I was thinking about doing....

[tower]

You absolutely need to pull the center console to swap head units. A lot of steps, but fairly easy if you don't lose small parts. I definitely prefer my Nuvi 680 and former 660 to the '05 factory nav. Data entry is much more user friendly and logical, but it is easier to steal. At least you won't get your dash trashed. Plus, you can enter data on the fly. I don't really like the old factory nav units at all. I'm clueless on the '08, but it sounds nice.

[mikejr]

Get this...when the low fuel light came on in my 08, the NAV pops up a message wanting to map out the gas stations that were near me....pretty freaking slick!

So far, I've very impressed with the 08 NAV unit...

[MVR 155]

Originally Posted by mikejr

Get this...when the low fuel light came on in my 08, the NAV pops up a message wanting to map out the gas stations that were near me....pretty freaking slick!

So far, I've very impressed with the 08 NAV unit...

Now that is cool, soon these things are gonna drive themselves