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Subscribe to this threadWhy are factory navigation systems still so expensive?
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VP @ Feb 26th 2008 4:06PM
Unless the dealer gives me a nav for no additional cost i see no reason to spring for a factory unit. The only real incentive is that a factory installed GPS is hard to steal. But with my Garmin Streetpilot i can even use it in my beater Maxima.
Guenther @ Feb 26th 2008 4:49PM
Hard to steal? not really- there appears to be quite the market for these OE units. Dad (and 5 neighbors) all had their VW/Audi navs stolen one night- no damage to the vehicles WHATSOEVER. The insurance had to cough over 3 grand.
Joe K. @ Feb 26th 2008 5:27PM
Couldn't disagree with you more... Factory systems are surprisingly easy to steal. The thieves don't need to know anything more than smash and grab. same as stealing a radio...
Christian Stevens @ Feb 26th 2008 9:43PM
I think he meant hard to steal AS OPPOSED TO a winshield mounted portable one.