Sat Nav

[pblythswood]

Hi all,

After an MR2 for a number of years we are now the proud owner of a RAV4 T180, pretty awesome motor I have to say, but and there always a but, that sat nav !!!!!

Overly complicated, 4 character post code, can't even find my phone number as a test, and I've lived at my current house for 8 years, truly aweful. This is the 2005/6 version

So, little moan over, does anyone know if and if there'll be a 2008/9 version ( have searched online but can't find any info) or are there any alternatives available. I have a brilliant Garmin nuvi 255, highly accurate, but would really like to use the built in one rather than stick the nuvi to the wind screen.

Any info appreciated.

Regards

Paul

[Hoovie]

OEM built in ones are more limited then the ones that stick on the screen and which cost 1/4 the price - go figure!

[Karma Supra]

I disagree.

My OEM one is better then any stick on one I've used yet.. the fact that its properly integrated, mutes the stereo and I don't have to worry about using the lighter as a power source, or crack heads stealing it make it even better! plus I have a real thing about "stuff that looks stuck on"

Can't you upgrade the software and maps on the Rav4 one???

[Hoovie]

the lack of full postcode entry is a bit annoying though, don't you think?

Note I did say "limited", not worse ;) and was in response to the point about Postcodes - how many letters in the postcode does your beemer sat nav allow? all 7?

[Karma Supra]

From the factory, none,

But using the latest maps (2008-2) and the latest software update, it allows all 7. It also acts as a GPS "safety" camera alerting device ;)

All you need to do to update the software is stick in an update CD and the Maps are contained on a DVD anyway. (Which an unscrupulous person might acquire from the magnificent interweb, not me, obviously!!!)

I can't speak for other factory systems but I'd imagine they'd all be much of a muchness!! - My unit is made by Alpine anyway! (Pre iDrive... Thank god!)

[Hoovie]

I fitted a Honda Sat-Nav to my HR-V and although it was more limited then the TomTom I have now, I still did much prefer it for all the reasons you have stated - just a bit annoying that you pay so much for these integrated units and either accept their shortfalls or pay extra on top to get them up to spec