Hi all: I'm debating whether to get a ex-l with navigation or not. I'm not crazy about spending an additional $1000 for it. I do have a garmin nuvi I could use as well as my iphone but I do like the convenience of not having to plug in the garmin/iphone with a bunch of chargers while using their navigation features. I'm thinking this might be the last car I buy so why not go whole hog and get the navi.


For those of you who have the Fit navigation can you tell me: are you glad you got it and if so is it working like you expect, any problems?; OR are you regretting that you bought it and if so why?


Also, do you know what the dealer will charge when it comes to update the software on the navigation feature?


thanks much for your feedback

 

The 2014 nav update is on sale for $99-- regularly $149.
(I chose the 2013 Fit to show prices -- you can see the page here: Fit - 2013 - 2014 Yellow USB Map Update v9.C0 - )

Personally, I think $1000 + $150 updates every year or two is too high a price for an integrated system. As is, I can use my $150 Garmin with lifetime updates or my smartphone with Google Maps. To use HondaLink with your iPhone will "just" cost you $100 and you'll have one cable with two ends to plug in.

But obviously it's a really personal thing! Might be worth it to you.

 

Navi No!

I have one. I am on the fence of hating the thing. My issue is that I've spent years now only using my phone which has internet so if I want to go somewhere not in the database it's not an issue.

A second major issue is the amount of lawyering they put into it. You are all but forced to use the voice commands and it's really hit and miss.

 

I agree completely with this. Some of it depends on how you would use the nav system. For me, I only use a GPS when I travel, and I would much rather have my stand alone Garmin. I can connect it to the PC and update maps a couple of times a year, and I can create specific routes on the PC and then download them to the GPS when I want. I love the flexibility.

Now if I was a courier and was constantly having to go to different unfamiliar locations in my city, then the built in navigation would make sense to me.

Just a few thoughts to consider, but your needs and use might differ. Good luck whichever "route" you decide to go!

 

I vote No- I opted out of it for my 2010 and have been very happy with my Garmin with lifetime updates. I also like the cleaner look of a dash without a big Navi screen- don't know if this is true on the 2015 Fits or if the screen is there anyway.

If the Honda Navi system is anything like the one in the Prius with voice control Navi it is awful-- you have to repeat over and over to get it to understand. Whenever I ride with my firend who has the Prius- I end up using the maps on my iphone to find things---so frustrating

 

Wanted the in-dash honda nav system really bad, but when I learned that the screen was the same as the HondaLink except for the gps chip, software and antenna, and it was going to cost me $1,000 bucks, not to mention it did not look as good as my 2013 honda Civic nav, I opted out, and bought the top of the line 5 inch Garmin 3597 instead, and could not be happier. Since I still have the option to connect an iPhone later for a small amount, maybe CarPlay that uses one cable will be offered later this year (Not holding my breath) or next, I'm tickled pink I made the right decision in NOT getting the in-dash nav.

For member Sooznd, the 2015 In dash Nav has the absolutely same screen as the non nav hondalink screen.

 

I have navi on the Prius C and I love it! Works fine for me. Probably depends on your voice and how clearly you speak. Also you have to say it in a particular format "Destination" and then street number, street name, city, state. NO zip.

 

I plan to use Hondalink with my smartphone. I'd rather just buy the hdmi cable and use google maps. IMO, no need to spend over $1K for built-in Navi.

 

I already have a phone.

I'm going to hook in a charger with an add a fuse and have the line come out where I mount the phone. It'll be clean and I won't have to hope that a car company keeps supporting my nav.

 

I am buying the Nav on the Fit. I like not having a extra GPS in the car with its cords. Enjoying having it built in on another car. Don't necessarily like the added price, think its pretty steep for not any other added features that are significant. But, alas.. I gotta have Aegean Blue and with Nav is the only type of EX-L on the way to Denver. ETA on regular Aegean Blue EX-L to my area is September if I order it. Don't think my SUV will last that long!

 

Sorry but at this time you cannot use google maps. Must use hondalink maps from Nokia HERE

 

NO, NEVER NEVER pay extra to get build in Navi for your car.
Let me ask you this, how often does software/electronic go obsolete? 2 to 3 years tops(just like who is using iphone 3 now?). Now, how long do you keep you car? I think most people keep their new car(assuming they like it) for much longer than 2 to 3 years.

A $150 Garmin will be better, cheaper, and you can easily toss it if you want to upgrade.

In my opinion any sort of car pre-build software is a crime, as those things are,
1. they suck
2 really difficult to update

Car manufacturer should really just give you bare touch screen(with no software what so ever) that project what is on your smart phone. That way you just use the car system like exactly like your iphone/Android.

 

Um, SR45, I have a phone. I can use Google maps if I so wish.

 

since the portable navigation days of tomtom and garmin,

the built in navi saw the ends of its days, further accelerated death by the mobile phone industry.

now the screen is stock with the system, and all you need is a HDMI cord with Honda link its easier than ever to get Navi if its really needed.

my vote is no navi.

 

Something to note about Honda Link is that you can't charge your phone at the same time.. so that puts that out of the running for me since I have an iPhone. Also I drive into the mountain low populated areas some times with 0 cell service so I need a GPS, that leaves external GPS or built in GPS as my options. The phone solution is not a good one for me.

 

That is not true. Using the HDMI adapter there is a lightning power cord right next to the HDMI port. This can charge your phone at the same time.

I am using Hondalink. It works well, but with the software version, I expect that it will get better and better with time.

 

I say no. Anyone with a smart phone already has navigation with them. And it can be used in any vehicle. A higher end option would be a Garmin, which can also be used in any vehicle. Professional couriers and tow truck drivers use either of those two systems.

 

Really? My bad. So how does it work, the you buy for Honda Link both charges and puts the image on the screen? The dealer told me it does not charge the phone. But they have told me wrong on a few things.

 

Please be more clear as to what phone you have.

Apples iPhone users cannot use google map on the hondalink. You can use google map as an iPhone stand alone, but not if you connect it with the downloaded hondalink apps for the Honda Fit. Andriods are still waiting for the update.

 

Well, from your post, you made it sound like you were going to use the HDMI to port Google Maps from your phone to the screen while you are driving. You can't do that. What SR45 is saying is trying to say is that as soon as you take off the E-brake, your screen will no longer show google maps. The way Honda has it set up, their navigation app is the only thing that can use HDMI while the car is in motion. They have it this way because they don't want people watching movies while driving.