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Asked: Feb 05, 2008 - 02:29 PM

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ferrillcat

Toyota navigation systems ... where can reviews be found? (considering 2008 Highlander)

Hello! I'm considering pruchasing the 2008 Toyota Highlander with navigation. I've searched high and low for reviews of the navigation system with no luck. Anyone able to provide links or personal experience would be greatly appreciated. We've got a 2006 Honda Accord with nav, and are quite happy with its features and abilities. I've heard that Toyota nav cannot be used while the car is in motion -- how ridiculous is that? I know it's a safety feature, but come on! That limitation alone may influence us not to get the nav and opt for a portable GPS instead, but I'm all ears, and would love to get some input about the OEM navigation systems from Toyota.

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autoboy16

Date: Mar 16, 2008
Time: 11:24 AM

CNET TV has an extensive review of the highlander in general and he discusses the Navigation a lot also.

http://reviews.cnet.com/suv/2008-toyota-highlander-limited/4505-10868_7-3256587
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Also, Whynot just push for a honda Pilot? Seats 8, Comes with DVD or NAV and it allows imput on the fly. Or CRV/RDX if the pilot is too big.

I bought a Navigon 2100 from Amazon.com for $150 and I love it! It has text to speech(Turn left in half a mile onto Colonial Drive), POIs but missing walmart, target, bestbuy, and other big stores but has the CVS, Walgreens etc. The touch screen has a slightly delayed response to it also. I just wish it had more POIs, a car instead of arrow but no big deal, and standard traffic. But $60 gets you unlimited traffic and $30 gets you ZAGAT reviews. If you want all, the 5100 has them and the 7100 offers bluetooth.

Toyota's Navs are great but lexus is better. And Honda/Acura is even better than lexus! Toyoya/ lexus just needs to let you imput on the fly.

-Cj

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/suv/2008-toyota-...
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604doc

Date: Feb 06, 2008
Time: 10:44 AM

Take a look in the GPS forums here at Edmunds. Chances are someone will have the same system and can give you some opinions. It's probably the same system used in other Toyotas as well.

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autoboy16

Date: Mar 16, 2008
Time: 11:24 AM

CNET TV has an extensive review of the highlander in general and he discusses the Navigation a lot also.

http://reviews.cnet.com/suv/2008-toyota-highlander-limited/4505-10868_7-3256587
1.html?tag=prod.txt.3

Also, Whynot just push for a honda Pilot? Seats 8, Comes with DVD or NAV and it allows imput on the fly. Or CRV/RDX if the pilot is too big.

I bought a Navigon 2100 from Amazon.com for $150 and I love it! It has text to speech(Turn left in half a mile onto Colonial Drive), POIs but missing walmart, target, bestbuy, and other big stores but has the CVS, Walgreens etc. The touch screen has a slightly delayed response to it also. I just wish it had more POIs, a car instead of arrow but no big deal, and standard traffic. But $60 gets you unlimited traffic and $30 gets you ZAGAT reviews. If you want all, the 5100 has them and the 7100 offers bluetooth.

Toyota's Navs are great but lexus is better. And Honda/Acura is even better than lexus! Toyoya/ lexus just needs to let you imput on the fly.

-Cj

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/suv/2008-toyota-...

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vern126

Date: Mar 27, 2008
Time: 05:00 AM

We purchased a 2008 Highlander Limited in late September with Navigation. It is true you can not use it while in motion. We have found in extremely difficult to use. It is just TOO complicated and our dealer's help is to refer us to the manual! I don't think they know how to use it either. I have a Garmin C550 portable I use in my other car and is extremely easy to use plus it audibly gives the NAMES of the street to turn on. The Garmin is about 1/3 of the price. I love Toyota, but they made a big mistake on this one!

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ferrillcat

Date: Mar 28, 2008
Time: 12:32 AM

vern126 -- thank you for your input regarding your personal experience with the Toyota nav ... much appreciated! It seems as if getting the portable GPS will be the way to go for us.

And to CJ -- thank you for the fabulous link in your response. It is just what we were looking for! And just to note: we were considering waiting for the 2009 Pilot ... until we saw what it looks like. No, thank you.

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omegadirective

Date: Apr 08, 2008
Time: 03:17 PM

Isn't there a voice command feature in there that would allow the driver to operate the nav system by voice while the vehicle is in motion??

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