Sat nav

[Hobojim]

I have chosen the basic sat nav, but I am now considering revising this choice. What are peoples thoughts? Are VW units any good in your own experience? How much do you actually use it? How will it affect residuals?

For the same money I could have Dynaudio and the reverse camera, which I would probably use more. 2 options I am now considering after good reviews from folks on here.

[RikWebb]

I chose the Nav pro over the standard for the screen size, addition of 3D maps, voice control, DVD play and the 64GB SSD.

My mate has a MK7 GT with the standard nav, and to be honest, its very good and does the job very well.

I suppose it depends what your requirements are - on the nav front, I don't think there is much difference.  If sound is important to you, get the Dynaudio, if screen size and extra functionality is important - Nav pro.

As for residuals - I don't think it will make a big difference, what I would say is that it may make more appealable to a potential buyer over one with the standard or standard nav options.

Rik

[Hobojim]

Thanks for the reply RikWebb. I was considering eliminating the Sat nav entirely. It is something I use occasionally, but i do have my iphone that i can plug into and get the audio prompts and the little screen down there if i need it.

[Bill_the_Bear]

I hate wires trailing around, I dislike small screens and I want a nice integrated centre unit that looks and feels premium.  Before I picked this car I knew I wanted the top sat Nav.  If I took all my options off this would be the last to go.

On the other hand using a smart phone makes a lot of sense.  Good functionality and you can upgrade it with new apps and features.  Cheaper too.  Just not for me.

[mcmaddy]

Factory fitted look for me every time. sick of trailing wires, marks on the windscreen etc etc. if the VW unit is kept up to date then it's no worse than a standalone sat nav. maps are provided by navteq which are one of if not the best maps

[Jules Winfield]

I had sat-nav in my Mark 5, but I don't have it in my Mark 6.  Having it as a factory option is *so* convenient.  You don't have to remember to dig out your Garmin/Tomtom when you need it and you don't have to worry about it being nicked (unless the thieves manage to pry the whole unit out of the dashboard).  If you don't have your portable unit on you but you need to go somewhere for the first time during your lunch break, you don't have to postpone in case you get lost.

And, like Bill and mcmaddy say, the lack of wires is a big plus.

Whilst the standard "Discover" looks nice, the screen on the "Pro" variant looks so much nicer.

[physio]

On the plus side VW  are giving three years free updates on there sat nav's   

[mjh_056]

Have a decent Sat Nav but the OCD in me hates it, even if hide the wires I know they are there

So this was never going to not be an option for me the integration alone to offset the OCD is worth every penny no matter how much VW make a killing on it.

Do I like the Sat Nav Pro 8" inch screen? Of course! Would I pay £1000 more for it for what it gives me personally? Then that would be a complete no - All my music is already on an 8GB SD with Covers and the UK DAB Logo and the SAT NAV will be more than enough for my varied use. I would never play a DVD and have no need for additional storage.

I used my £800 on the DCC

As we all say here every choice is subjective and much of the choices are down to how you mentally feel when behind that wheel - If dithering and I mean really dithering I would suggest going for it as no doubt you will be behind that wheel wishing you had!

One reason I am a little anal about going through my choices over and over as the end of process is I am 100% comfortable with what chosen - Let's not forget with how easy it is to select this and that off lists it is a lot of money we spending at end of day be it outright or monthly so you have to get it right.

Away from the SAT NAV but staying with choices parked next to an in the flesh 8V Sportback in white, the car I was set on and as lovely as it is what struck me was how much of an estate it really looked like and it just added to how good a decision it was to move to the GTD. Did see a few in showroom all in Daytona and funny how never really got that feeling but in white in the open it was quite obvious.

Choices choices choices! we all going to be mad at end of this all but all I suspect very happy with final result

[p3asa]

.......... How will it affect residuals?

The thing with extras is, you won't get your money back. They will make your car more desirable if selling privately but as far as book price goes, your car packed full of extras would command the same price as the exact same car with no extras at all.

[mjh_056]

.......... How will it affect residuals?

The thing with extras is, you won't get your money back. They will make your car more desirable if selling privately but as far as book price goes, your car packed full of extras would command the same price as the exact same car with no extras at all.

You select an option to improve an experience usually and with that improved experience you feel good every time you get behind the wheel - The cost you place against that feeling is what you are battling.

So you might not get that money back on options but it is ££ well spent if it truly makes your experience a daily pleasure while owning it