Decision Decision Decision...

No, not the campaign decision.

I currently have an 03 Accord Cpe EX-V6 and love her to death.
But the only thing that is bugging me about her is that she doesn't
have a Navi or an XM radio which I'd like to get.

XM I can get from the dealer for less than $300 and install it.
But Navi can get expensive. And I like taking road trips a lot that
I am the type of person that would appreicate a navi system.

I can even live with using my laptop with some sort of USB-GPS
system if I can't have a Navi installed.


So I thought... heck, maybe I'll trade the car in for the 05 model
and make it a 6-speed this time around and make sure that it has Navi
and XM before it comes home with me.


Opinions? Like if I should wait til 06 or 07 instead of 05?

Yes, negative comments are welcomed, too.


Another alternative is to go the same route with an Acura TSX,
but I'd want to stay away from 4 doors until I have a child or two.

Thanks.

 

Here's one for you -- includes XM's NavTraffic capability to give you
on-screen, realtime traffic display:

http://www.avic-n1.com/tech_downloads.asp

 

Oh sweet. Thanks for the info.

 

This post is funny because I begged my wife to wait to get the NAV and XM.
She too has an 03 (EX-L). She was too impatient to wait and now wishes she
had. BUT.... she too loves the 03 nonetheless. We bought it leftover so
there were none left w/ Nav either let alone XM yet and the new models were
not expected to arrive for a couple more weeks. My only concern is Sirius
has some stuff XM doesn't that I would like. One of the major sports - I
forget which.

Anyway - we bought a map program w/ GPS for our laptop and we take it
everywhere. We love it! We use a converter in the lighter so the battery
doesn't die. I had to turn off screen saver / power save / sleep etc to keep
the GPS from stopping. I own the microsoft version - my friend the Delorme.
His GPS is more accurate for altitude and his map has VOICE directions which
are cool but the MS program has a cleaner look and a million more points of
interest. Neat thing is we can take this car to car. Bad thing is you can't
use w/o a co-pilot even on voice because it's not in front of you like built
in is. We share the software so we have the best of both. Bread crumb trails
are neat when just driving around the country. Downside is co-pilot misses
some sightseeing playing w/ all the features.

Jim / NJ

 

Let me see if I've got this right. You are talking about trading in a
vehicle which you "love" and is 2 years old or less so that you can
upgrade to a better radio, which is an upgrade that you could do to your
existing vehicle anyway and a "navi" system which is basically a $10
road map, but sells for 100 times the price...I can guess where you are
writing from... how 'bout that election... that "W" is someting isn't he !!

Peter H

 

not expected to arrive for a couple more weeks. My only concern is Sirius

Sirius does have NFL games. But XM has MLB. Also, XM has much more
college sports -- with three complete conferences (ACC/PAC10/BIG10) --
Sirius has cherry-picked a few individual college teams.

But XM has much better music. No need to wait though -- you can go
spend $129 at Walmart and get a Roady2 and have XM now. One warning
-- there is no going back.

 

Ain't that the truth! One taste, and you'll be dropping $9.95/month for
a LONG time. XM is wonderful.

 

Hm... so you assume that you know what my political party is based on
what I want to do? And based on what I posted on the usenet.

This will go off-topic if I were to argue about my political views and
what I am registered or voted for.


Aside that... I already thought of getting an aftermarket or OEM XM.
And the $2 map isn't always around because I clean out my car more
often than not.

If my payment on the car will be the same with the 05 model, why not
just get a new car? It's still the same car (that I love).

 

"Andrew Tsen" wrote

If you don't care that you'll making even more payments for years to come,
go right ahead.

And we wonder why so many people remain in debt for life....

 

But I'd want the NFL over MLB any day. There's no receiver that gets both is
there? Yes it would be 23 a month I know. MAYBE one will buy out the other
one day and we can all be happy. Sort of like picking between ice cream
flavors.

 

XM is tempting. hell, even hooking a 40 gig ipod to my blaupunkt sounds
good. but as it is, ive got a 10 disc changer so i just burn myself 10
new discs every once in a while and leave the old ones on a spindle in
the garage for when im doin work out there. if the disc gets too
scratched or dirty, i chuck it.

 

My response wasn't intended to solicit a political discussion. I was
only making a comment on the absurdity of someone buying a new car just
to acquire a better radio and a built-in road map. There is only one
country in the world where people live that type of slovenly lifestyle.
Would you like me to guess the State?

Peter H

 

sounds to me like hes got healthcare, his house is paid off, his 401k is
maxed out, so hell... why not?

 

Yep.
It's his money, and he's releasing a great car onto the used market.

 

So aside from my political views and money and country that I live in.
How about any input on the 05-06 models? I have attempted to looked up
some news about the 06 models, but I can't find anything on the net, yet.

So if someone have the inside scoop on them, please point me in the right
direction.

And FYI, I am not planning to drop my current car immediately. I am
doing a little research on it before dipping into a new car for a better
radio and built-in road maps.

 

I have read that Honda is planning a design refresh for the '06
Accord. As far as content goes, I am not quite sure what changes will
take place. Although I would not be surprised to see the Variable
Cylinder Management (VCM) system debut on the Accord V6.

The changes between the 2003 and 2005 model are minimal. Side curtain
airbags are now standard on all models of the Accord, also illuminated
steering wheel controls and redesigned rear taillamps were introduced
for 2005. The same 4-cyl i-VTEC engine and 5-speed auto remain the
same.

Since you are looking at the EX-L Navi or EX-V6 Navi model, you will
be happy to know the Honda Navigation system has been upgraded to
include more voice commands as well as improved graphic displays.

Matt