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02-19-2008, 06:42 PM
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LEJ ZO6
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Tampa, Fl. (Wesley Chapel)
Posts: 244
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What's with the GPS ?
Don't get me wrong, I love the ZO6.
BUT ...
I paid $3045+ for the 2LZ package including a 6 disc CD changer.
Then I paid an additional $1750 for a package to get the factory GPS just so it was built in and not added on like an after market unit. This package deletes the 6 disc CD changer. I knew that when I ordered the car configured this way and that's OK.
BUT ... the factory GPS sucks when compared to the $300 Garmin I have in my other car.
Boy, I deserve every penny of the discount I received on the ZO6 just to put up with this crummy GPS!
What a RIP!
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02-19-2008, 09:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Me ,FL,
Posts: 1,669
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I bought a Garmin just because I didn't want something setting there that was outdated in a year.
That said my Garmin sent me around the Orlando airport three times last week . Finialy got it right
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02-19-2008, 10:30 PM
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Internet Sanitation Engineer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Crawfordville, FL
Posts: 15,127
Name : Rich Zuchowski
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Heck, I've been using DeLorme Street Atlas on a laptop with a GPS antenna for years now. Best thing since sliced bread. I like a NICE big screen to look at maps on........ Comparatively speaking, of course. My laptop is a pretty small one with only a 12 inch screen. We NEVER go off the beaten path without it.
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02-20-2008, 07:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Auburndale, FL
Posts: 2,391
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Well lets see.....First an early C3 did come with GPS (it's called my wifey) but I'd be down right Pizzed if I paid what you paid with the results you got.
I think I'll just move my TomTom from vehicle to vehicle as needed and be pleased as punch.
Unfortunately once again GM has shined.
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02-20-2008, 08:21 AM
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truth seeker
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: N. FLA
Posts: 372
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 Agreed...The factory NAV is definitely a p.o.s. I don"t even use it anymore! Unfortunately, the built in unit was one of the main reasons I upgraded to a C6 from the C5. There are now several superior aftermarket systems that can be integrated into the dash to appear as a factory installed unit. I would advise anyone buying a new vette to skip the factory unit and go the aftermarket route....
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02-20-2008, 11:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bradenton, Fl.
Posts: 2,363
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thebeepster
Agreed...The factory NAV is definitely a p.o.s. I don"t even use it anymore! Unfortunately, the built in unit was one of the main reasons I upgraded to a C6 from the C5. There are now several superior aftermarket systems that can be integrated into the dash to appear as a factory installed unit. I would advise anyone buying a new vette to skip the factory unit and go the aftermarket route.... |
I AGREE. The voice recognition is a POS. 
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02-24-2008, 03:49 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sarasota
Posts: 504
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I'm with Rich. All those dedicated GPS units pale compared to a laptop. I use MS Streets & Trips instad of DeLorme but same diff. The factory units are a joke. LEJ Z06, sorry bud, joke's on you. 
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02-26-2008, 10:20 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Citrus County
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LEJ ZO6
Don't get me wrong, I love the ZO6.
BUT ...
I paid $3045+ for the 2LZ package including a 6 disc CD changer.
Then I paid an additional $1750 for a package to get the factory GPS just so it was built in and not added on like an after market unit. This package deletes the 6 disc CD changer. I knew that when I ordered the car configured this way and that's OK.
BUT ... the factory GPS sucks when compared to the $300 Garmin I have in my other car.
Boy, I deserve every penny of the discount I received on the ZO6 just to put up with this crummy GPS!
What a RIP!
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Sounds familiar, I have a 07 Lexus with a built in GPS and it also
is not as good as the $300 Garmin I use in my 02 Corvette.
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02-26-2008, 11:43 AM
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Road Trip!
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Port Labelle, Florida
Posts: 1,808
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Only complaint I have regarding my factory Nav unit is that the passenger should be able to operate it while under way...
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