To those in the know: Why no NAV?

I think GM's insistence on pushing On-Star at the expense of offering a proper NAV system is a poor decision. Sure...offer both, but if you can only get one, I want a NAV system.

I think GM's insistence on pushing On-Star at the expense of offering a proper NAV system is a poor decision. Sure...offer both, but if you can only get one, I want a NAV system.

I'm with you 100%. I want a NAV system, not Onstar.

I just use the iPhone anyway! ;)

Seems odd to me but GM and OnStar are one in the same so why not promote your own product.

Seems odd to me but GM and OnStar are one in the same so why not promote your own product.


Using that logic, NO GM car should have a NAV system, and that just isn't true...unless its a new direction for them.

Using that logic, NO GM car should have a NAV system, and that just isn't true...unless its a new direction for them.

Exactly. Since it IS available in some models, it should be AVAILABLE in most models as an option. I think Dodge was charging like $1,200 for thiers when I bought my Daytona. They throw them in FREE now. :mad:
There's no substitute for seeing a map. I have rarely NEEDED my NAV, but I LOVE to track my progress on trips. Plus it counts down the miles to your destination, and recalculates if you miss a turn, and gives you other info you just can't get with Onstar.

another vote for an actual NAV system, not On-Star.

I really dislike the OnStar. I've always been a fan of Nav because you can also see side roads on the maps and such. I can't see where it would even go in the new Camaro, so I'm guessing I'll just end up getting a portable one and use that.

For one cost was a factor......For two you can go buy a garmin unit now for a couple hundred....

I've used turn by turn on a DTS. Called onstar asked were the closest fed-ex kinkos was the directions were downloaded to the car and there I was. The car also had Nav in it. Never looked at the screen.

Doesn't OnStar require a subscription? Nav doesn't.

Yeah it should come with an in dash navigation option since they made it damn near impossible to put an aftermarket one in there. If I want nav I don't want a little retarded garmin suction cupped to my window or dash those look tacky. Oh well, one of the few complaints I have about the car.

I always preferred the old map, and I really don't plan on using this car for any roadtrips, so I am perfectly fine with no NAV. But I agree with the metiocre-ness of On-Star, its ok but if you really need directions a lot NAV is far superior, and yes those portables look cheap.

Why the heck do you want a navi system in your Camaro. It kills the purpose of the open road and just relying on your navi system. If you want a navi just buy one from best buy. This is a muscle car not a luxury vehicle

id want one in there... is very low on my factors of importance for the car, but would be pimp if it were an option

Why the heck do you want a navi system in your Camaro. It kills the purpose of the open road and just relying on your navi system. If you want a navi just buy one from best buy. This is a muscle car not a luxury vehicle

Please do, I could use the money.

And fugit, I'll never order optionally a system like that. OnStar is great even wihtout the directions for people who can't read a map.

Give me the NAV.....Mustang, Challanger, and 350z all offer this. Where these the cars in the competition bracket? Why not offer this option.

I hate On-star.....You have to pay a monthly fee and no visual aid. What if your def or hard of hearing.

Atleast with the NAV you have the visual and hearing option. If your def you can view the big arrow showing you where to turn and it highlights the road to turn on.

nav system should have been a must on this car. the vette has it! why couldnt they do something like the cts hand have it pop out of the dash? i have it in my h2 and i love it. i used it to get to indy and it showed how long i had and the miles to get there and detours. its amazing. i am sad they do not have it. i was hoping it would be there when i buy mine but i think it is going to be a year or 2 out. ill just get it when i buy my 6th gen camaro.

The nice thing about OnStar is the safety features....if you're in a crash it automatically alerts you.

Other than that, I've always hated OnStar. I hate how GM tries to push OnStar through cell phones (you have to have Verizon or you'll pay extra :rolleyes: ) Finally GM has offered Bluetooth in 2009 models so I'm happy about that.

if you're in a crash it automatically alerts you.


I need On star to alert me if I'm in a crash............:lol:

I need On star to alert me if I'm in a crash............:lol:What if you're unconscious? It alerts the authorities :p

Still....NAV screen and normal bluetooth FTW. It's one of the reasons why I bought my Fusion over a Malibu.

On-Star is GM's big brother.

The FBI wiretaps the microphones.

GM gets a recurring monthly fee from suckers.

Your GPS positions are transmitted to GM every 6 mins and logged. (So are your Verizon and AT&T cell phones).

Remote sensor and critical functions (key-on/off) can be remotely monitored and activated, with or without your consent or knowledge.

Cancellation of services does not prevent GM from continuing to monitor, nor the FBI to wiretap your microphone.

If you want to be monitored everywhere you go, anytime you go, to have that information available to the dominant politcal party in power or investigative service, public or private to have that information, then On-Star is for you.