Nav Pro or not

[ldw999]

Hi all,

newbie here. Just put £500 down on a ex demo Golf R, but then realised last night it only has the 5" standard Nav rather that the 8" Pro.

Have I made a big mistake? How good is the Pro? Is it worth me cancelling and finding another car?

I'm a bit of a geek and like toys this R has the keyless entry and panoramic sun roof also leather so a great spec.

cheers

L

[mcmaddy]

Nav Pro was the first thing I ticked on the options as I'd been told retro fitting was a no go. If you can live without the extra 3 inches and not being able to put speedcams on then you'll be fine. I also got the bigger screen for the reversing camera.

[ldw999]

Ah pants, speedcamera database sounds cool

[andrewparker]

Is the screen resolution on the Pro Nav considerably better than the Discovery Nav? It's my main criticism of the screen in my car. I've no qualms with the way it functions, but it looks a bit basic, especially when displaying stuff like album artwork.

[Brenbo]

Just be aware the speed camera database is a POI on the Sat Nav and does not come with audible alerts.  However it is still a nice thing to have and after trying out all options of Speed Camera alert including Phone and other external options I have come to the conclusion the POI Speed Cameras on my Nav Pro is the best method for my personal preference.

If you want Speed Cameras on the Nav Pro it is advised to sign up to PocketGPSWorld to get the database files for your Nav Pro.  I think it was £20 for a year subscription.

I also have Reversing Camera and once I started to use it I find it a really useful thing to have on your car.  I would not be without it (used in conjunction with mirrors not instead) and it is not a gimmick as I first thought it might be.  I will always tick this option box in future. 

 

[Maka344]

A demo Golf R? Make sure you take the extended warranty.

[ldw999]

Actually it was one the area managers cars for 6 weeks.

Should come with just shy of 3 years warranty though shouldnt it?

[Maka344]

That's true it will do.

Any demo car is available for customer to drive and the type of car it is customers want to see what it has to offer and don't normally care about warm up or abuse.

However, the demos are very well speced.

[vidman2]

Regarding Speed Camera Databases, without an audio warning a simple icon on the screen is far to easy to miss = fine and points.

Auto Express have just done a group test and the C50 came out best, and is currently available with lifetime updates for about £120 - search the web.

Have just bought one to replace an ancient Snooper and so far it has ID'd every camera I knew about.  It is small and easy to mount on the dash, voice alerts take a little while to get used to but much better than a £90 fine and 3 points.

I have tried Smart Phone Apps and have the PocketGPS database on my TomTom - I am a belt, braces and string type of person when it comes to speed cameras. 

I like the TomTom as with PocketGPS it gives the best warnings and shows locations on the route but the new C50 is tiny and such a simple fit and forget device that it is always in the car giving warnings, highly recommended.

AutoExpress link

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/87053/speed-camera-detector-reviews-and-group-test

Also link to my way of wireing in devices which use a ciggy plug for power - to keep the install neat and tidy

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/87053/speed-camera-detector-reviews-and-group-test

[p3asa]

AutoExpress link

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/87053/speed-camera-detector-reviews-and-group-test

Also link to my way of wireing in devices which use a ciggy plug for power - to keep the install neat and tidy

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/87053/speed-camera-detector-reviews-and-group-test

They are the same links.