Will new mustang offer navigation?
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Well my Mustang will inadvertently have a Nav system. Almost any new head unit with DVD compatibility will offer either one or both of; the old fashioned road map disc, or the option to install a seperate gps antenna and use that. Mine does both I believe. Since I'm being helpful I thought I would throw that out, if you are in dire need of bad satellite directions.
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I would rather have the Stereo with 6 CD changer. Navigation systems, much like any other computer equipment, are expensive not to mention it becomes outdated before you know it. I'd rather have Ford throw a map in the glovebox. 
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Originally posted by Boomer@Apr. 26th, 2004, 3:10 AM
In the 05...you'll want to take the long way...
or enjoy taking a detour
Heck..I do that NOW
In the 05...you'll want to take the long way...
or enjoy taking a detour
Heck..I do that NOW
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Why wouldn't it be an OPTION? Of course a lot of people wouldn't get it, but after all, it is just an option. The expedition offers one so why couldn't the mustang? Plus, nav system prices are going down because they are becoming more and more common. I think all the new fords share the same radio unit, so I think you would be able to get one if you really wanted it. The RX-8 offers one and I don't think it raises the price too much. I just think that if you wanted on with nav, you'd have to order it. Personally, if I'm going on a road trip, I'd rather be enjoying the driving and scenery than looking at some map trying to figure out which way to go, when a computer can just tellme and say, "turn left here."
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I love all the Luddite arguments rationalizing why you don't need NAV in a Stang. I have a close friend who has NAV in his car, and it's a HUGE advantage - especially if it's voice activated and touch screen. Nothing like it. Personally, there aren't too many cars I would consider without it. And for me, it's a huge strike against the new Stang to not at least offer it as an option. Most other performance coupes coming out do.
And a car doesn't have to be a Lincoln or a Jag to have navigation. How do you explain the following:
Mazda RX-8
Mazda 3
Acura TSX
BMW M3
C6 Corvette
Its the same reason you won't see heated seats, a sunroof, steering wheel-mounted radio controls, or a host of other options that more and more manufacturers are offering, even on less expensive modesl. It allows Ford to stay cheap, cheap, cheap!
Why? Quite frankly, this is just another example of options we'll never see because Ford has to pay the ridiculous UAW wages for jobs that could be automated. If not for the UAW, we'd get a better Mustang, frankly.
It's bullpucky!
And a car doesn't have to be a Lincoln or a Jag to have navigation. How do you explain the following:
Mazda RX-8
Mazda 3
Acura TSX
BMW M3
C6 Corvette
Its the same reason you won't see heated seats, a sunroof, steering wheel-mounted radio controls, or a host of other options that more and more manufacturers are offering, even on less expensive modesl. It allows Ford to stay cheap, cheap, cheap!
Why? Quite frankly, this is just another example of options we'll never see because Ford has to pay the ridiculous UAW wages for jobs that could be automated. If not for the UAW, we'd get a better Mustang, frankly.
It's bullpucky!
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Originally posted by Robert@Apr. 26th, 2004, 9:24 AM
I love all the Luddite arguments rationalizing why you don't need NAV in a Stang. I have a close friend who has NAV in his car, and it's a HUGE advantage - especially if it's voice activated and touch screen. Nothing like it. Personally, there aren't too many cars I would consider without it. And for me, it's a huge strike against the new Stang to not at least offer it as an option. Most other performance coupes coming out do.
And a car doesn't have to be a Lincoln or a Jag to have navigation. How do you explain the following:
Mazda RX-8
Mazda 3
Acura TSX
BMW M3
C6 Corvette
Its the same reason you won't see heated seats, a sunroof, steering wheel-mounted radio controls, or a host of other options that more and more manufacturers are offering, even on less expensive modesl. It allows Ford to stay cheap, cheap, cheap!
Why? Quite frankly, this is just another example of options we'll never see because Ford has to pay the ridiculous UAW wages for jobs that could be automated. If not for the UAW, we'd get a better Mustang, frankly.
It's bullpucky!
I love all the Luddite arguments rationalizing why you don't need NAV in a Stang. I have a close friend who has NAV in his car, and it's a HUGE advantage - especially if it's voice activated and touch screen. Nothing like it. Personally, there aren't too many cars I would consider without it. And for me, it's a huge strike against the new Stang to not at least offer it as an option. Most other performance coupes coming out do.
And a car doesn't have to be a Lincoln or a Jag to have navigation. How do you explain the following:
Mazda RX-8
Mazda 3
Acura TSX
BMW M3
C6 Corvette
Its the same reason you won't see heated seats, a sunroof, steering wheel-mounted radio controls, or a host of other options that more and more manufacturers are offering, even on less expensive modesl. It allows Ford to stay cheap, cheap, cheap!
Why? Quite frankly, this is just another example of options we'll never see because Ford has to pay the ridiculous UAW wages for jobs that could be automated. If not for the UAW, we'd get a better Mustang, frankly.
It's bullpucky!
And I bet that it will be possible to modify the cruise control buttons so that they control volume, track and disc/folder or something...
I would really love to see nav systems on the stang... but I guess it somehow doesn't fit into the car's image, does it?
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buy an aftermarket NAV. problem solved. Affordable performance. If you want cute little options buy one of those other 50k autos. the mustang is about muscle for cheap, cheap, cheap.
I'd love to see those things on the mustang, but, I dont want to pay $35k for it. i'd rather have the $28k powerful, stylish version.
I'd love to see those things on the mustang, but, I dont want to pay $35k for it. i'd rather have the $28k powerful, stylish version.
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no, it wouldn't look as nice. I think nav looks ugly anyway. I'd prefer not to have a large display in the middle of my dash at all. In a lux car, sure. Not in a muscle car. If someone wants it for function, the aftermarket will provide it. if they want it for bling, maybe consider the other cars. personally, i'd do without the color change gauges for the same reason - unecessary cost and weight.