To Nav or not to Nav?

[confusedbuyer]

Hi guys,

I was wondering for cars without the Nav spec, is it possible to hook up google maps from a phone to the screen? In my current car I can send the audio but not the visual, so wondered if it would be the same? I'm really struggling to find an SE Lux with Nav spec car within my price range. I have considered the SE Nav, but these also seem rare and like leather seats.

Are there any other benefits to Nav-spec that I'm not aware of, aside from Sat Nav and the larger screen?

Thanks in advance!

[tickedon]

Originally Posted by confusedbuyer

Hi guys,

I was wondering for cars without the Nav spec, is it possible to hook up google maps from a phone to the screen? In my current car I can send the audio but not the visual, so wondered if it would be the same? I'm really struggling to find an SE Lux with Nav spec car within my price range. I have considered the SE Nav, but these also seem rare and like leather seats.

Are there any other benefits to Nav-spec that I'm not aware of, aside from Sat Nav and the larger screen?

Thanks in advance!

You can't hook up a phone to the screen, unfortunately.

One thing to consider, is that if you are looking to sell the car in a few years, it'll be likely that people will be expecting sat nav (especially on a 'premium' brand) and so you might find much less interest / much lower price due to the lack of nav - if you can't find something within your price range, it might be worth the extra outlay now.

Depending on the model year of the V40 you are going for, the 'nav-less' models will all be the basic Sensus system, whereas a new-ish 'with Nav' models would have the newer 'Sensus Connect' system (despite similar names, they are quite different). If you go back 12-18 months ish (I'm not sure on the V40 timing), the systems were the same - you literally just got the larger screen and nav as you say.

[tt82]

Do people really expect Nav in their car now?

Given that there are still dedicated Sat Navs from Tom Tom and Garmin, as well as those systems operating on nearly every smartphone and tablet you can buy, I wouldn't have thought they would be in that much demand.

I can understand second hand buyers hoping to have let the first buyer take the hit and pay around a grand for the system, which then doesn't add much to the second hand value, so they get it for a bargain.

[tickedon]

Originally Posted by tt82

Do people really expect Nav in their car now?

For a 'premium' brand, I'd say yes.

I can understand second hand buyers hoping to have let the first buyer take the hit and pay around a grand for the system, which then doesn't add much to the second hand value, so they get it for a bargain.

You just need to look at the OP: "I'm really struggling to find an SE Lux with Nav spec car within my price range". It does add to the price.

A quick look on Volvo selekt will demonstrate the price disparity - Nav models are going for quite a bit more.

[tt82]

I'd disagree. The options on my car are worth 3-4 times Nav but was a complete bargain compared to others.

[Considered1]

its a bit like the Range Rover or Jaguar guy with a mobile to his ear!

[tickedon]

Originally Posted by tt82

I'd disagree. The options on my car are worth 3-4 times Nav but was a complete bargain compared to others.

I'm reading that as "my car doesn't have nav, but has a load of other options, and was a bargain compared to others". Did the others include nav - which would therefore support the point that nav adds to the value?

Just not quite sure what you are trying to say.

[g4rth]

Originally Posted by confusedbuyer

Hi guys,

I was wondering for cars without the Nav spec, is it possible to hook up google maps from a phone to the screen? In my current car I can send the audio but not the visual, so wondered if it would be the same? I'm really struggling to find an SE Lux with Nav spec car within my price range. I have considered the SE Nav, but these also seem rare and like leather seats.

Are there any other benefits to Nav-spec that I'm not aware of, aside from Sat Nav and the larger screen?

Thanks in advance!

Personally I'd go for the higher spec and try to get the dealer to do a reduction on the Volvo Garmin kit if you can. It's fully integrated with the car audio system, the holder is mounted on the windscreen pillar with all the wiring hidden and it's voice operated as well. The other advantage is that it comes with free lifetime map updates so no expensive update discs to buy from Volvo.

[Murgy91]

Ive got a 4 month old V40 R-design Nav... and tbh the sat nav is rubbish.. My old Megane had an inbuilt TomTom.. that was fantastic..

Im constantly driving up and down the country so I wanted a nav inbuilt in my new car.. save the hassle of setting up taking down keeping safe.. not much bet when u do it everyday its just easier..

Now I find my self constantly checking google to double check the route.. Tonight for example google was 20 minutes quicker on my 2 hour journey compared to the quickest route on my Volvo Nav..

But other than that.. I love everything else but wouldn't recommend the nav

[confusedbuyer]

Thanks everyone! I've bought an Se Nav D2. Thinking was this:

The Nav model also came with Winter Illumination Pack, Park Pilot Assist, TFT, Elec Seat, had done 10k miles less and was 10% cheaper than the SE Lux. I loved the leather, but that was the only feature it had, apart from a pan sunroof over the SE Nav after the packs were in play. Hopefully I've made the right decision, but I appreciate all the replies!!