Sat Nav/Phone: - Is the Sat Nav any good?

Teejay1 · Apr 6th, 2010, 22:13

It seems very expensive, is it really worth the large outlay? Even if I spec it with the premium pack it comes in at £800. I currently use Tom-Tom but we're wondering if its worth getting the Volvo one?

How good is it in use, how accurate is it, does it go down to street level like Tom-Tom or are there any other after market units that are better suited and would fit in the Sat-Nav hole? I'm not that bothered about trailing cables but the advantage of a separate unit is that I can take it with me.

Are there any hidden costs i.e. extra for traffic announcements etc.

We're almost ready to place an order, in the next week or so, just looking at the final questions.

ITServe · Apr 6th, 2010, 22:28

The factory fit will work fine, but you are paying for the integration, not the functionality.

If the functionality is more important to you then go for an aftermarket fit model and choose exactly what you want/need.

Personally I am happy to have factory fit, but I'm not that fussy, I like the slick out of the dash fitment!

pdrvolvo · Apr 7th, 2010, 10:58

as sat navs go its not a bad system.it has a large screen and can be operated from the steering wheel or by remote.and as its integrated it has to look better than something stuck on the windscreen.IMO though a sat nav should always be used in conjuction with a good atlas.

peter.

owenfackrell · Apr 7th, 2010, 11:05

I like it on ours as it knows where you are at all times and doesn't take ages to find the satalites. It isn't as good functionaly wise as our portable one but I like the fact that it is a lot less likely for some one to try and steal it. Also updates cost more than a cheap portable unit but for us it was some thing we made sure was in the car we chose.

Chris N · Apr 7th, 2010, 11:30

Factory fit works for me to. I work in and round London alot and my system has been great.The TMC function is fantastic. I didn't have a lot of faith in it at first but the TMC has got me out of a few situations in the past.

clemster · Apr 7th, 2010, 11:41

Hi Guys,
I know I mention it in other posts but when it comes to sell you will get more than your money back on trade in if you add the Sat Nav. Think about it, when someone wants a used XC60 they are going to go for the one with a "Media Pack" rather than a lesser specced one. The dealers know this and that is what they look for. Auto (Geartronic) and Sat Nav is the minimum that they look for simply because they can shift them faster and therefore costs them less in the long run. Don't forget that the dealer only makes his money when he has sold you the new one AND sold your trade in. Leather also will feature on this level and status of vehicle.

P.S I am not a dealer but have bought enough to have made the mistakes in the past!

Clem

catch22 · Apr 7th, 2010, 12:02

out of interest what's the cost of updating the maps? And does it cost more the older the map is it's replacing. I replaced the TomTom GO520 UK & Ireland 2008 map it came with, 18 months later with the newer 2009 map [ as I wanted the lane guidance option that map included, and to a lesser degree the IQ mapping it also included] cost was £55 with four free map upgrades for the following twelve months.

Can you add in additional POI's and such via a laptop?

Chris N · Apr 7th, 2010, 12:06

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Originally Posted by catch22

out of interest what's the cost of updating the maps? And does it cost more the older the map is it's replacing. I replaced the TomTom GO520 UK & Ireland 2008 map it came with, 18 months later with the newer 2009 map [ as I wanted the lane guidance option that map included, and to a lesser degree the IQ mapping it also included] cost was £55 with four free map upgrades for the following twelve months.

Can you add in additional POI's and such via a laptop?

I'm not sure if Volvo are still doing it but when I collected my XC90 in October 2009 I had to register my car with the company who provide the maps / software and I get 2 free map upgrades over the next 2 years.

catch22 · Apr 7th, 2010, 12:10

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Originally Posted by Chris N

I'm not sure if Volvo are still doing it but when I collected my XC90 in October 2009 I had to register my car with the company who provide the maps / software and I get 2 free map upgrades over the next 2 years.

two years worth of upgrades, that's not bad mind you the initial cost is not cheap. Do you get world maps or have you the option to chose, say UK + Europe

Chris N · Apr 7th, 2010, 12:20

It doesn't say? It just states "Two free map updates" so I would imagine they will be updates of my current maps which are world wide.

Just read through the information and I receive the updates as they become available so hopefully when the new updates come out I'll get my disc, but it clearly states I get 2 updates over the next 24 months from the date I registered.

NAVTEQ is the name of the company.

Apr 6th, 2010, 22:13	#1
Teejay1 Master Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2023 21:53 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tyne and Wear	Is the Sat Nav any good? It seems very expensive, is it really worth the large outlay? Even if I spec it with the premium pack it comes in at £800. I currently use Tom-Tom but we're wondering if its worth getting the Volvo one? How good is it in use, how accurate is it, does it go down to street level like Tom-Tom or are there any other after market units that are better suited and would fit in the Sat-Nav hole? I'm not that bothered about trailing cables but the advantage of a separate unit is that I can take it with me. Are there any hidden costs i.e. extra for traffic announcements etc. We're almost ready to place an order, in the next week or so, just looking at the final questions.

Apr 7th, 2010, 10:58	#3
pdrvolvo Master Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2012 19:08 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: middlewich	as sat navs go its not a bad system.it has a large screen and can be operated from the steering wheel or by remote.and as its integrated it has to look better than something stuck on the windscreen.IMO though a sat nav should always be used in conjuction with a good atlas. peter. __________________ 244DL-1976/244DL-1983/740GL-1986/940GL-1992/850GLT-1995/V70-1998/S8O-2000/V70-2005/XC90T6 Exec.-2004.

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catch22 Master Member Last Online: May 16th, 2013 15:27 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: *	out of interest what's the cost of updating the maps? And does it cost more the older the map is it's replacing. I replaced the TomTom GO520 UK & Ireland 2008 map it came with, 18 months later with the newer 2009 map [ as I wanted the lane guidance option that map included, and to a lesser degree the IQ mapping it also included] cost was £55 with four free map upgrades for the following twelve months. Can you add in additional POI's and such via a laptop? __________________ SIR JOSIAH STAMP, (President of the Bank of England in the 1920's, the second richest man in Britain): "Banking was conceived in iniquity and was born in sin. The Bankers own the earth.

Apr 6th, 2010, 22:28	#2
ITServe XC90 Exec in Grey Pearl Last Online: Aug 26th, 2014 21:46 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Norwich	The factory fit will work fine, but you are paying for the integration, not the functionality. If the functionality is more important to you then go for an aftermarket fit model and choose exactly what you want/need. Personally I am happy to have factory fit, but I'm not that fussy, I like the slick out of the dash fitment!

Apr 7th, 2010, 11:05	#4
owenfackrell Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: southampton	I like it on ours as it knows where you are at all times and doesn't take ages to find the satalites. It isn't as good functionaly wise as our portable one but I like the fact that it is a lot less likely for some one to try and steal it. Also updates cost more than a cheap portable unit but for us it was some thing we made sure was in the car we chose.

Apr 7th, 2010, 11:30	#5
Chris N Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2017 20:40 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Witney, Oxfordshire	Factory fit works for me to. I work in and round London alot and my system has been great.The TMC function is fantastic. I didn't have a lot of faith in it at first but the TMC has got me out of a few situations in the past.

Apr 7th, 2010, 11:41	#6
clemster New Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2010 23:13 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: salisbury	Hi Guys, I know I mention it in other posts but when it comes to sell you will get more than your money back on trade in if you add the Sat Nav. Think about it, when someone wants a used XC60 they are going to go for the one with a "Media Pack" rather than a lesser specced one. The dealers know this and that is what they look for. Auto (Geartronic) and Sat Nav is the minimum that they look for simply because they can shift them faster and therefore costs them less in the long run. Don't forget that the dealer only makes his money when he has sold you the new one AND sold your trade in. Leather also will feature on this level and status of vehicle. P.S I am not a dealer but have bought enough to have made the mistakes in the past! Clem

Apr 7th, 2010, 12:20	#10
Chris N Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2017 20:40 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Witney, Oxfordshire	It doesn't say? It just states "Two free map updates" so I would imagine they will be updates of my current maps which are world wide. Just read through the information and I receive the updates as they become available so hopefully when the new updates come out I'll get my disc, but it clearly states I get 2 updates over the next 24 months from the date I registered. NAVTEQ is the name of the company.

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