Two items I'm still not decided on...
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I'm still thinking this whole order through and I've come to the final points that are still under consideration:
1 - Electronics Package - At $2400, it's a lot of money for a nav that I have via phone or Garmin, a hard drive I'd rarely use, HD radio, which would be nice, and dual zone climate control that would also be a nice luxury/upscale feature. That would lower my payment by at least $40 alone, and it wouldn't be a waste if I left it off. On the other hand, I do want it and I think it's a great setup for the car, and cleans up the center stack a lot. I like how seamless that system is, and the screen works well in the cars I've driven.
2 - Interior seat color - I was originally going to do black/cashmere, but now I'm giving the GB stripe a second look. Just not sure if going with a colored stripe vs. a neutral color is something I'd want to live with every day (mind you, the car will be Kona blue).
Just throwing this out for discussion and some other views on each topic. Discuss.
1 - Electronics Package - At $2400, it's a lot of money for a nav that I have via phone or Garmin, a hard drive I'd rarely use, HD radio, which would be nice, and dual zone climate control that would also be a nice luxury/upscale feature. That would lower my payment by at least $40 alone, and it wouldn't be a waste if I left it off. On the other hand, I do want it and I think it's a great setup for the car, and cleans up the center stack a lot. I like how seamless that system is, and the screen works well in the cars I've driven.
2 - Interior seat color - I was originally going to do black/cashmere, but now I'm giving the GB stripe a second look. Just not sure if going with a colored stripe vs. a neutral color is something I'd want to live with every day (mind you, the car will be Kona blue).
Just throwing this out for discussion and some other views on each topic. Discuss.
1. The EP is nice. Way nicer than any Garmin and way more integrated than any aftermarket Pioneer or Alpine just like eci said. At this stage in my life I would get it, even though the car wouldn't be a daily driver for me. Gadgets are always cool and I don't feel like piecing together yet another aftermarket system that'll I'll end up spending $4k or more on. So if you can swing it, I'd get it.
2. This one is much tougher. Not sure about Grabber stripes inside a Kona car. Maybe white. But even then I would not. I'd stick with the black/cashmere on the dark blue Kona. FWIW. I think those grabber stripes in 5 years won't be as appealing as they are to you right now.
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And for #2 I personally wouldn't go with the GB stripe. But thats just me and I like things simple yet feature filled. Thats why I want a Sterling Gray with spoiler delete, 19" premium painted wheels, and a nice tint job.
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I'd pay $3k for it. Maybe more. Totally sets off the car and makes it perfect. Screw the shaker 500 and 1000 and that dim lit, tiny display.
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Seriously though man, I have used them ALL. The system in the 2010+ kills them. Flawless operation, perfect voice recognition via sync, total integration, much higher resolution, much larger, the works. Screw hacking up your center console to put in some aftermarket stuff.
Plus, nothing says "BREAK MY WINDOW" like an expensive aftermarket in dash GPS unit.
Seriously though man, I have used them ALL. The system in the 2010+ kills them. Flawless operation, perfect voice recognition via sync, total integration, much higher resolution, much larger, the works. Screw hacking up your center console to put in some aftermarket stuff.
Plus, nothing says "BREAK MY WINDOW" like an expensive aftermarket in dash GPS unit.
I'm still leaning on having both. This is a car I plan on keeping for a while, so these are things I want, not need. I'm pretty much set on black/cashmere as the interior color, although I'd prefer an all black or black/grey combo.
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Overboost I use the Nav on car cruises, and when I decide to just go drive 500 miles. I love taking all the little roads that pop up.
Don't forget the 7" Phone display either with your contacts, phone dialer, call history. I leave my phone in the center console.
Don't forget the 7" Phone display either with your contacts, phone dialer, call history. I leave my phone in the center console.
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It's a Shaker 500 with LCD, HDD and a crapload of useful apps that do everything from find you the closest/cheapest gas and movie theaters to enabling dual climate controls, on-screen dialing for your phone and more. I don't think I'd want to order a new car and NOT get this. Cool beans, man!
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I wanted the clean install the Electronics Package gave me for the navigation.
I have XM Radio and GPS in my car now, both aftermarket installs. Wires EVERYWHERE I tell you. With the built-in Sirius and Navigation, those days are gone. The only wire I'll need is the Ipod cable once the HD is full of music
The wires just add more "clutter" to the car that I'm not fond of.
I have XM Radio and GPS in my car now, both aftermarket installs. Wires EVERYWHERE I tell you. With the built-in Sirius and Navigation, those days are gone. The only wire I'll need is the Ipod cable once the HD is full of music
The wires just add more "clutter" to the car that I'm not fond of.
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#1. I debated over the e-pkg for a long time, even got a TOM-TOM wide screen at a very good price but it is not as nice as my large computer screen with garmin. I anticipate the built-in nav unit to be much better. So I did change my order to include it.
Also, even though it is not a big car, I wanted the dual zone comfort controls. I spend most of any time in the car freezing my toes off because my wife is always too warm. This way I hope to get a little personal comfort. Heated seats I've never had but look forward to trying.
#2. Black/cashmere for sure over GB.
Also, even though it is not a big car, I wanted the dual zone comfort controls. I spend most of any time in the car freezing my toes off because my wife is always too warm. This way I hope to get a little personal comfort. Heated seats I've never had but look forward to trying.
#2. Black/cashmere for sure over GB.
