Is the navigation system worth it?

douglasland · Oct 24, 2009

Subject says it all. Is the 2K in the electronics package worth the cost?

I'm a little worried about the hard drive crashing and taking my radio out with it.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

MustGTCS07 · Oct 25, 2009

Yep

I know what you are saying and I have the same thoughts. I purchased a 2010 GT500 with the Nav system. I really wanted the auto temp control and you can only get that with the Electronics package which includes the Nav system. If it breaks, I'll bet it will b expensive to repair. At least it is under warranty for 3 years.

jd92694 · Oct 25, 2009

Well worth it

Do not worry about it lasting. Todays Nav systems are reliable and the one in the GT is one of the best for the money. Easy to use and huge bright screen. I would not buy the car without unless I was getting the base car to just race or mod out etc...

Bobafett123 · Oct 25, 2009

NO!

I am very happy with my shaker 500 system with Sync because it comes with turn by turn navigation free for the first 3 years ! The maps would be nice to see but honestly why do you need them the system will tell you where to go !

douglasland · Oct 25, 2009

Well I finalized my order today! Looking forward to my GT Grabber Blue Convertible. I may never buy another car off the lot again.

douglasland · Oct 25, 2009

Oops! Forgot to thank everyone for the help. I went ahead and went for The navigation after test driving a flex with the same unit.

Minion56 · Nov 15, 2011

Does anybody know if its possible to add the Nav and basically the whole unit into a 2011 (or newer) after the fact. suppose you found one in a salvage yard. Is it easy to swap out or is there a lot to it? I love the idea of having the computer/Nav etc. But I HATE the idea of paying 2K for it.

LAVAgt2012 · Nov 15, 2011

Minion56 said:
Does anybody know if its possible to add the Nav and basically the whole unit into a 2011 (or newer) after the fact. suppose you found one in a salvage yard. Is it easy to swap out or is there a lot to it? I love the idea of having the computer/Nav etc. But I HATE the idea of paying 2K for it.

go spend a couple hundred on a good garmin and call it a day

Minion56 · Nov 15, 2011

LAVAgt2012 said:
go spend a couple hundred on a good garmin and call it a day

I should change what I was looking for........I got a GPS in my phone. its not even the GPS I'm after, I just like having the touch screen, and I hear it will give you weather, movie times etc (all stuff my phone can do) but it can also play DVD's (I think) and most importantly I think it looks cool....and I would rather use that to play my music. I can always buy something after market with a bigger screen but I don't know if it would still work with SYNC and not sure how I would have it installed.......doesn't look like there is even room for it.

LAVAgt2012 · Nov 15, 2011

Minion56 said:
I should change what I was looking for........I got a GPS in my phone. its not even the GPS I'm after, I just like having the touch screen, and I hear it will give you weather, movie times etc (all stuff my phone can do) but it can also play DVD's (I think) and most importantly I think it looks cool....and I would rather use that to play my music. I can always buy something after market with a bigger screen but I don't know if it would still work with SYNC and not sure how I would have it installed.......doesn't look like there is even room for it.

For what I bought my mustang for it wouldn't of done me any good. I drive it on the normal to work and back, that's all. Heck ppl around town only seen my car a few times, the first time I actually went to a public event they were trying to hit me up to join the bay county mustang club, it's like thanks' but no thanks. I only got all the bells and whistles on my car because of the deal I got for it. My ford dealership wouldn't budge on the price barely, wanted me to pay 34K for a 2011 GT premium with a msrp of 35.3, I ended up paying 34.5K for a car that msrp'd at 38.5K (comfort package, rapid spec 401a, gt appearance package 5, premium). My car's just a DD, I have my suv for the dvd's and all that stuff for trips.

Minion56 · Nov 15, 2011

LAVAgt2012 said:
For what I bought my mustang for it wouldn't of done me any good. I drive it on the normal to work and back, that's all. Heck ppl around town only seen my car a few times, the first time I actually went to a public event they were trying to hit me up to join the bay county mustang club, it's like thanks' but no thanks. I only got all the bells and whistles on my car because of the deal I got for it. My ford dealership wouldn't budge on the price barely, wanted me to pay 34K for a 2011 GT premium with a msrp of 35.3, I ended up paying 34.5K for a car that msrp'd at 38.5K (comfort package, rapid spec 401a, gt appearance package 5, premium). My car's just a DD, I have my suv for the dvd's and all that stuff for trips.

I hear what your saying.....This car will be my baby, and I want to be 100% happy with it. I love all the electronic goodies.

I have seen wrecked mustangs with a NAV system in it. Is it plug and Play or is there a lot more to it....in other words if I really want it should I just look for the mustang that already has one in it?

I feel the same way with the HID headlights. I will research if that is an easy add on or not. I'm guessing I can do it. And save $900 over having the factory install it.

LAVAgt2012 · Nov 15, 2011

Minion56 said:
I hear what your saying.....This car will be my baby, and I want to be 100% happy with it. I love all the electronic goodies.

I have seen wrecked mustangs with a NAV system in it. Is it plug and Play or is there a lot more to it....in other words if I really want it should I just look for the mustang that already has one in it?

I feel the same way with the HID headlights. I will research if that is an easy add on or not. I'm guessing I can do it. And save $900 over having the factory install it.

best way to do it if you haven't purchased a car yet, is find a car on a lot near you have all the options you want but don't play it up with the dealer. Just haggle him, don't let your ppl know that the electronic package is what you're after. It reminds me of a story from when me and my wife first got married. I was looking at 2001 i think it was trans am firehawk limited edition convertible. I was going to trade in my 99 trans am for it, and wife opened up her mouth talking about how the price wasn't that bad so the salesman wouldn't budge once he knew she was satisfied with the car. Needless to say I kept it for another year. Hopefully you dealt with buying cars b4, the first time was a learning experience for me, and the best i can say is after realizing what they pulled on me I learned from it, my face looked about like this as they raped me. You live you learn, and if you can't learn there isn't much that's going to help someone. Basically, find the car with an electronic package you want. If you're trying to save a couple bucks search the web for a 2011 if you're looking new. Normally best to get the previous year for the savings but not always, especially in my case this time.

Minion56 · Nov 15, 2011

LAVAgt2012 said:
best way to do it if you haven't purchased a car yet, is find a car on a lot near you have all the options you want but don't play it up with the dealer. Just haggle him, don't let your ppl know that the electronic package is what you're after. It reminds me of a story from when me and my wife first got married. I was looking at 2001 i think it was trans am firehawk limited edition convertible. I was going to trade in my 99 trans am for it, and wife opened up her mouth talking about how the price wasn't that bad so the salesman wouldn't budge once he knew she was satisfied with the car. Needless to say I kept it for another year. Hopefully you dealt with buying cars b4, the first time was a learning experience for me, and the best i can say is after realizing what they pulled on me I learned from it, my face looked about like this as they raped me. You live you learn, and if you can't learn there isn't much that's going to help someone. Basically, find the car with an electronic package you want. If you're trying to save a couple bucks search the web for a 2011 if you're looking new. Normally best to get the previous year for the savings but not always, especially in my case this time.

I totally agree with what your saying....and that is what I plan to do (just get the car with everything I want the first time) I only thought of it because I found one at a great price and the only thing it was missing was NAV (when I say that...I mean the whole thing that comes with it) If it was an easy swap I would go for it.......Ill just sit tight till the one I really want comes along. I'm in no rush.....as long as I have it by next summer

stevenstarke · Nov 15, 2011

if you already have a shaker 500 system, it you should be able to plug the nav in if you can find one.

As for being worth it, I love it.

FordCustSrvc · Nov 16, 2011

Minion56 said:
I totally agree with what your saying....and that is what I plan to do (just get the car with everything I want the first time) I only thought of it because I found one at a great price and the only thing it was missing was NAV (when I say that...I mean the whole thing that comes with it) If it was an easy swap I would go for it.......Ill just sit tight till the one I really want comes along. I'm in no rush.....as long as I have it by next summer

The important thing is that your future Mustang has everything you want! PM me your ZIP code and some important features (color, coupe/convertible, etc.) and I'll be happy to help look.

~Natasha

Minion56 · Nov 18, 2011

FordCustSrvc said:
The important thing is that your future Mustang has everything you want! PM me your ZIP code and some important features (color, coupe/convertible, etc.) and I'll be happy to help look.

~Natasha

Well, now that the 2013 is out, I'm in love with it.....my plan now is to grab one next spring.

Now my question is....am I better off trying to find a 2013 on the lot or order exactly what I want. I would put in an order if its about the same price as one on a lot.....but if you pay a premium for it, I might take my chances hunting around for a bit.

for what its worth
zip: 04074
I want: GT, convertible, manual, premium package, nav, not totally sure on color...black, or dark gray are my favs so far. HID's, hood scoop, side scoops, and the raised spoiler are a big plus, but not a deal breaker.

stanmckinney · Nov 18, 2011

I didn't know the 2013 was OUT. I thought it was coming.
But even then, the 2013 Mustang will be available in early 2012??? And I assume production is either over or soon will be for the 2012 yet it is still 2011. And I confused or is Ford?
This is 2011, isn't it??????

jmoorets · Nov 19, 2011

Yes, it is.

douglasland said:
Subject says it all. Is the 2K in the electronics package worth the cost?

I'm a little worried about the hard drive crashing and taking my radio out with it.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

I know that the OP has already decided. Still, I thought I'd add my two cents.

Yes, it's worth it, at least it was for me. The Garmin is no comparison (what I used to use). And yes, a good smartphone can duplicate many of the services of the NAV.

But . . . the unit is convenient, works well, has many, many features and conveniences you won't find elsewhere. Like what? you ask.

Oh, the ability to quickly and easily enter destinations, or just intersections (handy, when you don't know the address);

Or, real-time weather radar (handy, when, for instance, we bugged out of Myrtle Beach ahead of the hurricane this summer);

Or, finding the nearest gas stations and their current prices
and having directions at the push of a single button; (use this LOTS on trips);

Or, finding and calling the pizza place to pick up something on your way to the hotel;

Or, great flexiibility for storing CDs in a Jukebox (10 gig) , Playing DVDs (but not while in motion), playing your iPod or loading your favorite MP3s via thumbdrive (4 gig for me) with playlists, or playing HD FM or Sirius stations.

As I said, the NAV unit is great for me. I've not had any drive or other issues with it. Your mileage may differ, of course.

Minion56 · Nov 22, 2011

stanmckinney said:
I didn't know the 2013 was OUT. I thought it was coming.
But even then, the 2013 Mustang will be available in early 2012??? And I assume production is either over or soon will be for the 2012 yet it is still 2011. And I confused or is Ford?
This is 2011, isn't it??????

My bad....its not "out" yet....You are 100% correct. What I meant was that it was revealed. (and I love the changes they have made) And I will want one for sure.

About the Nav.....I love everything that was listed. Its just like having a computer in the car. Even the mustang logo that pops up on the screen when starting the car is very cool.

Juice2012 · Nov 22, 2011

Shaker 1000 and a Garmin.

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