http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/ Autoblog Comments for In-dash nav systems do damage to resale value http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/
*California (as does one other state, if I'm not mistaken) now has a law against mounting anything (e.g., a nav unit) on a vehicle's windshield.

*If you don't remove all the accessories that a portable nav system requires (e.g., the mount, the power cord) from sight when you park your car, whatever you leave out in the open may catch the eye of a member of the smash-and-grab crowd who would be tempted to break in and look for the nav unit itself.]]>May 9th 2007 4:47PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/
Reminds me of that scene in "Cars". "I don't need directions, I had the navigation system installed!"]]>May 9th 2007 4:50PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/May 9th 2007 4:51PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/May 9th 2007 4:54PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/
But the Garmin NUVI is fantastic and works very well with a clear screen and audible instructions.

I don't have one, but a friend does and it completely eliminated the need for maps I'd printed for us when we drove in unfamiliar territory.

The NUVI is quite small and has a mounting bracket that can fit on a smooth surface about the size of a half-dollar (where did all the half-dollars go?).]]>May 9th 2007 4:55PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/May 9th 2007 4:57PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/May 9th 2007 5:05PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/
If you actually go to the USA Today article, it says that GPS-equipped vehicles retain a lower percentage of their initial cost. It does NOT say that GPS-equipped vehicles are worth less!

In other words, the GPS system depreciates more than the car itself. But a used car with GPS is NOT worth less than one without!

In the Acura example in the article, the GPS unit that added $2000 to the initial cost of the car is worth an extra $600 when selling the car in three years.]]>May 9th 2007 5:05PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/
Just because the original car buyer over-paid for the nav system doesn't mean the used-car buyer will also over-pay.]]>Feb 27th 2008 12:06AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/
I'd definitely buy it again, resale value be damned.

To each his own, I guess.]]>May 9th 2007 5:07PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/May 9th 2007 5:11PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/
I used to travel alot for biz and rent cars all over the USA so my aftermarket unit was a life saver I plugged it into my laptop and uploaded new maps all the time and when I traveled in my area using my own car the in dash nav system was great so I could enjoy my car w/o the wires hanging all over and risking getting it stolen cause I lived in the city.

I don't care what it does to the resale value 1% can eat my a$$ for not getting lost for the 3-5 years I own the car...]]>May 9th 2007 5:19PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/this cell phone should also have a large portable media card storage capability (ie MicroSD card - 4GB on sale soon)
bluetooth all around]]>May 9th 2007 5:24PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/May 9th 2007 5:29PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/
Why would you want the complication and expense when for an extra $20 a month you can get the same service on a cell phone, or for $500 buy a portable unit? ]]>May 9th 2007 5:35PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/
If an automaker like Hyundai was really smart they would work with the industry on creating a universal mount that provides power and audio connections, so that the portable manufacturers can get the benefits of a factory-like level of integration while providing the benefits of portability and upgradability. A slam dunk, IMO.]]>May 9th 2007 5:41PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/
GM is probably the worst at this. (early 90's cars have nightmare dash kits Oh and lets not for get the 100$ Databus adapter in 2000+ cars.)

I hate audio systems in newer cars auto manufactures could save millions each year by just agreeing to a standard.

MY 2 cents
an aggravated former caraudio installer.


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* Easier to steal
* Clunky and require ugly mounts
* Have poorer reception, or require an additional ugly antenna wire thing
* Have FAR LESS precision than OEM Navs, i.e. no steering position sensor, no wheel speed sensor
* Because of the previous point, they whack out in parking garages, tunnels, forested areas, cities with tall buildings, etc.]]>May 9th 2007 5:47PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/
Plenty of reasons:
- not integrated into the rest of the car's systems
- lots of wires hanging around for a portable
- target for thieves
- portable may not be able to be suctioned (laws)

The only disadvantage to the in dash system, besides not being portable to other cars, is that support for older units may dwindle and when the car is 10-15 years old you might be stuck with outdated maps in some cases. You can update in-dash systems just as you can portables and the in-dash units offer more features (features useful for driving anyway. Since when do I need to view .jpegs in my car on a portable nav)?]]>May 9th 2007 5:48PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/09/in-dash-nav-systems-do-damage-to-resale-value/May 9th 2007 5:50PM