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Does anyone know the cost of the navigation system installed?

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Old 01-02-2006, 05:59 PM
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Does anyone know the cost of the navigation system installed?

Im curious about how much would it cost to take rx8 with no navigation and install the navigation on it with the same tilt screen etc. Aynone know?
Old 01-02-2006, 06:25 PM
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Sure... the parts are about 3 grand, plus a pain in the *** installation with the typical hourly rate of, let's say, 80 bucks - you can do the math if it's worth it.
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It costs $2000 to buy the navigation either already in your new car or to purchase it to be installed at the same day you buy your car. Otherwise it costs $3500 for the navigation system which is also supposed to include installation.
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You can't really. The RX-8 has speed/yaw sensors on the wheels and other places that work in conjuction with the satellites. On Mazda's site they say it is a factory option only and cannot be added by the dealer. Your best bet is to get a TomTom or something like that.
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Yep it's expensive and time consuming to install. Your better off buying an aftermarket navigation system. I got the Garmin Streetpilot 2720. for mine and couldn't be happier.
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On Mazda's site they say it is a factory option only and cannot be added by the dealer. Your best bet is to get a TomTom or something like that.
Really??? When I was seeing about getting a 2005 (back in October) that had everying in it that I wanted except for the Navigation, the dealer down in Salem quoted me it was $2000 to get it installed IF I purchased it that day. But if I decided later on that I wanted it, it would cost me $3500 to get one plus installation. However, since it was year-end clearance it would cost me $3500 anyway.

It's a moot point for me anyway since the car I have on order has it already.
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OEM Nav is a Factory installed option only. Your dealer was playing the usual dealer games with you.
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