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Originally Posted by NewUnderwayBuddy
-No real point in getting Navi, unless you want it for the VSA, or just want steering wheel volume controls. With technology advances in the next 5 years, the Navi unit will be completely outdated, and will probably not net you any more for resale.
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I agree totally with your assesment. Unless VSA is a must have, I think $1850 is a lot of money for a built-in unit that doesn't even have bluetooth capability or text-to-speech capability to pronounce all streets by name. I test drove a Fit with navi this afternoon, and while I was impressed with the big screen and streamlined look of the built-in unit, I was disappointed when the system didn't call out most streets by name. And, for someone that doesn't travel a lot, I think the fun factor will wear off rather quickly, particularly for someone like me. Finally, in terms of resale value, check out the following links:
KickingTires: Navigation Systems Hurt Resale Values
In-car navigation takes a new turn amid resale woes - USATODAY.com