mysql101

Not to split hairs, but $3,000 CAN = $2,181 USD.

The navi does not cost that much. It's $1,721 from the dealer.

Feras

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i love the nav, its a lot of fun, plus in spirited driving its nice to know what the turn after the turn your in looks like, lets you go even faster ...not that i'm inclined to excessively speed in my car...riiiight hehehehehehe

TODreamer

Well ... its 3Gs up here.

1700 is not bad but at that price i still don't think its worth it.

mysql101

You might be mixing MSRP with dealer invoice. No one should be paying MSRP on the RX-8 anymore.

glxyjones

Is someone trying to hide something from their significant other?

hahahaha just messin

mysql101

If you're talking about the bread crumbs, try disabling the feature then reenabling it.

bon911

It is not a big deal, but I am just trying to avoid having to explain
things.

xxMax Powerxx

Would anyone suggest buying a "portable" device instead of the factory Nav (Garmin Street Pilot III)? I'm thinking that the factory unit is expensive, plus I could take a Garmin to other vehicles.

o0o0o

I only recommend the "portable" GPS, if you want to look ghetto.

mysql101

I had a high end Garmin.

Pros of an aftermarket GPS:

- Portable, you can bring it around to other cars.
- Faster, you can get a high end unit that has a faster refresh
- More colors, again, a high end unit will have a nicer display than the factory navi. But we're talking close to a grand for the GPS.

Cons:

- OEM is built in, no wires, no mess, and it puts itself away when you turn off the car.
- OEM unit knows how fast the car is going, and has sensors that can track the cars location. So if GPS signal is lost, it can still figure out where you are going on the map.
- You can't get factory navi once you buy a car without it.
- Looks like *** sitting on your dash, and it's easily stolen.

I happened to have a portable high end GPS and still thought the mazda navi was worth it. In the long run, it's only a few bucks more and adds value to the car.

ptiemann

my thought was.. how often do I actually get to use it?
3 times a year? keep the car 5 years.. that's 15 times.
That's over $100 per time of usage.

Not worth it to me. I rather get lost. Can be interesting too.

VikingDJ

For most of us the navigation is a waste, even for those of us who have it. It is more of a toy then anything, whether those of us who have it want to admit it or not. I have used mine legitimately once so far, but other times I just used it to play around with, and so see if it can find short cuts. I admit it is fun to play around with. Did I need to get it? Absolutely not. I never really use it. The thing with me was if I was gonna treat myself to a car like this, I was not going to leave any option untaken. It costs me about $1700 extra, but I had to have the top of line rx8. When the mazdaspeed rx8 comes out, I'll trade it in for top of line, but if price gets too high, this may be a feature I remove to help afford it.

mysql101

Speak for yourself. I am horrible with navigation and get lost quite easily. I wouldn't want a car without a navi.

VikingDJ

I suppose for people who don't remember places they have been, or where they are ever going, or frequntly drive a lot of miles to many different desinations, I guess it could be of significant use. It's becoming like cable tv and cell phones or even internet. Youngsters today can't imagine not having them. I've been driving for many years without navi, and I did just fine. I admit I got it because I refused to buy an rx8 without every single option. This would be very useful in the SUV we own, more so then my rx8 that's for sure. That's our vacation vehicle, and it would certainly come in handy.

mysql101

I can read a map just fine, but a navi beats it due to the fact that I don't have to figure out where I am located on the map

My problem is I have the uncanny ability to think I'm going the right way when I'm heading the opposite direction. I'd be lost without either my spouse in the car, or my navi.

GiN

I like the navi because it has a "detour" function which basically shows you a few other alternate routes (different roads or different freeways, or both) with two clicks of the ****.

Very very handy when sitting in LA traffic with 30 miles to your destination.

xxMax Powerxx

This is why I am considering the Garmin instead. Costs 50% and I can put it in our winter vacation ride, my 4x4 (summer vacations) and on my motorcycle (which I just finished a 1900 mile ride on).

Having it look "ghetto" is not a concern as I receive little joy from superficial external validations.

JasonHamilton's points of "easy theft" and "car sensors" are definately food for thought.