Upgrade to GPS?

[berj]

I can't imagine needing a Nav system for driving around Toronto (I know the city pretty well and have a good map book in case I get turned around) but I do know that they're GREAT in rental cars in foreign cities. I used a GPS system in a rental car in LA one time and it really saved my hide. Now I don't need it much though since I've become quite familiar with the city.

overall I'm with MNB.. for most driving they're a bit frivilous -- give me a good map book and I'm ready to go. Maybe that's the outdoorsman in me coming out

[Pilot2519j]

overall I'm with MNB.. for most driving they're a bit frivilous -- give me a good map book and I'm ready to go. Maybe that's the outdoorsman in me coming out [/QUOTE]

Another pilot two cents opinion. If you don't know where you are going get yourself another brain. A map and knowing which way is North, South , East and West gets you there the same way. Where these systems would be nice if they had a real time uplink driving conditions for metropolitan areas and avoiding traffic back ups.

[dennizxxx]

i think we are missing the point of the thread!

GDietrich is asking for technical advice on installing the Porsche NAV System in an 98 Boxster....

Not on people's opinion about the wonder that is GPS!!!

[GDietrich]

WOW - I had no idea this was going to spark such a response! I do allot of traveling and when I get the chance to take the Boxster it would be nice not to have to look down at a map (although I DO bring it with me) or pull over and waste a few "driving" minutes.

I was just hoping to get some feedback.

[tkerns]

A talking GPS in a vehicle is much better than any map if you are married. I ordered my wifes SUV exclusively with a GPS System and a DVD Entertainment System. When we go on road trips into unknown areas sure we can look at the map and argue for 30 minutes but when a soothing voice tells you to turn right in a 1/4 of a mile, it is much easier on your marriage and on your mind, in the meantime your children in the back are not fighting and touching each other but sitting happily watching a DVD with their wireless headphones on, making the trip that much more enjoyable. I personally love to drive and bought my boxster for the purpose of driving without distractions. I think if I had to take my wife somewhere in the boxster over a long weekend in a place we had never been navigation could mean the difference between a great weekend and a looong cold weekend.......

[berj]

Originally Posted by dennizxxx

i think we are missing the point of the thread!

GDietrich is asking for technical advice on installing the Porsche NAV System in an 98 Boxster....

Not on people's opinion about the wonder that is GPS!!!

Quite right.. my bad. Apologies all around.