New Car -- Nav system or not?

Elleneast
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:10:29 +0000

I often drive through areas of heavy traffic and the navigation system w/built-in traffic info has been really helpful as to which bridge, tunnel or branch of highway will be my best bet to avoid a backup. For my purposes it seems to be more dependable than traffic reports on the radio. I find it most useful as you get close to your destination and have to maneuver through a village or town. I also like that it can “find” restaurants and specific businesses at my destination.

It can be goofy…I have used it on trips when I know the route like the back of my hand just to see what it says and while it would have gotten me there if I had followed the recommended directions, it often doesn’t give the best route.

I do like my built in model as compared to the less expensive Tom-Tom that I had in my old car. The built-in has a nice large screen that is easy to read. I agree with Dadx that a GPS system is something you might not actually need but once you have one it becomes a tool you regularly use. I actually use mine quite a bit though $1600 for JUST a GPS sounds like a lot of money.