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benji276289 · 06-06-2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

After I was told it was going to cost 2k for the mylink and install upgrade, I said screw it.

If you want navigation, I highly recommend the Garmin nuvi 2797.

WCoolBreeze · 06-07-2014, 01:56 AM

Well I guess I am one of the few that have a Pre-Order 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS and from the start I disliked the Infotainment (Radio) System that was in the Camaro. One of my other cars is a 2005 Dodge Magnum that has a in dash navigation System and I have really liked it. Then on my Camaro I had to use the OnStar piece of crap Turn-by-Turn Navigation that REALLY Sucks. I did not want to trade up and loose my Pre-Order Camaro that I had waited 9 months to get. So I have been doing Mods to make My Camaro My Own. I was one of the first persons to do the HUD Retrofit, and if you look at the bottom of my post you can see the other Mods I have done to my car. So installing the MyLink Retrofit was for me a given. Since doing the Install/Retrofit I have LOVED IT, also anyone who has seen it in my car has also liked it. So, YES it is WORTH IT.

Walt

007s 'Vert · 06-07-2014, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benji276289

If you want navigation, I highly recommend the Garmin nuvi 2797.

I too have the Garmin navi, got mounted in a spot where it looks like it was built into the car(just left of the speedo/tach gauges right near line of sight)

I really like having a stand alone navi....it frees up the MyLink for other things.

Things like speed/tach/navigater should as close to the line of sight as you can get them, IMO it is a lot safer for driving.....u dont have to keep glancing down that way

With being said, I really like the MyLink, I really like how it automatically connects up to the Pandora on my phone

flyer08 · 06-07-2014, 10:24 AM

The nav version was def worth it for me

jonm38 · 06-07-2014, 10:31 AM

I don't know about anyone else, the touch screen take a bit to get use to using.

Kopterman · 06-07-2014, 01:56 PM

I have the Mylink with Nav in my 2014. Love it!! Not one bit of trouble with it, ever!! The Nav is very easy to use and everything comes through the HUD also like song changes and turn by turn directions. Its totally awesome!

BluePhoenix · 06-08-2014, 10:53 AM

Having been in a Camaro with Mylink and reviewing all features of MyLink, it's definitely worth the upgrade price to install it.

Ruebernard · 06-08-2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by oustaz

I like that!!!

But more is better! LOL.

I had the upgrade done in March and I really,really love it. Doesn't your 2012 have Bluetooth????? Not sure why you need the USB unless you have your favorite music on a storage device. I streamed Via Bluetooth on my OE 2011 radio with no problems at all.

maddoggyusa · 06-08-2014, 11:48 PM

Pandora a cell phone bill drain? Try $43/month unlimited everything on my iPhone with virgin mobile. That includes tax.

AuburnGrad93 · 06-16-2014, 02:35 PM

So let me ask a Navigation question for all of you who have made the upgrade or had it come stock....how satisfied are you with the Navigation itself? My wife has a Avalanche LTZ with built in Nav and it's a pain! You can't put in a destination with the vehicle moving first off! Then how often and expensive is it to update the maps?? I have the Garmen NUVI in my camaro and I can just tell it where I want to go and it does it! All voice commands! Is the MYLink NAV voice controlled as well?? Seriously considering this for my 2012, but unsure if I want to go with the NAV or not????

firemedicz · 06-16-2014, 04:30 PM

I did the Gen5DIY MyLink upgrade and I enjoy it, one of the best upgrades for me second to cam, heads and headers.

Knockoutpie · 06-16-2014, 06:02 PM

Well i'm replacing my MyLink non nav unit for a 1.5k dollar Alpine, mylink is awesome, but I wanted a cd player, I'm selling mine, not quite sure what it's worth but I believe 800-1000 dollar range, correct my if I'm wrong. Perfect condition.

WCoolBreeze · 06-17-2014, 01:30 AM

I Love the MyLink with Navigation. It sure beats the hell out of the CRAPPY OnStar Turn-by Turn navigation that in my opinion SUCKED BIG TIME. I also have a 2005 Dodge Magnum that came with the in dash navigation system and it is better then the OnStar joke of a navigation system.

Walt

Pagliaro · 06-17-2014, 07:56 AM

Worth every penny but mine was cheaper than most. Luck of the salvage yard picking.

2014 MyLink in 2011.

Worth it for Nav, USB, Bluetooth, as I had none of these before. No need to buy PDIM as it's integrated into the head unit.

Love it for texts alone

Overall it looks good too

06-07-2014, 01:56 AM	#16
WCoolBreeze 2SS Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Garnet Tint Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Imperial, CA Posts: 1,343	Well I guess I am one of the few that have a Pre-Order 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS and from the start I disliked the Infotainment (Radio) System that was in the Camaro. One of my other cars is a 2005 Dodge Magnum that has a in dash navigation System and I have really liked it. Then on my Camaro I had to use the OnStar piece of crap Turn-by-Turn Navigation that REALLY Sucks. I did not want to trade up and loose my Pre-Order Camaro that I had waited 9 months to get. So I have been doing Mods to make My Camaro My Own. I was one of the first persons to do the HUD Retrofit, and if you look at the bottom of my post you can see the other Mods I have done to my car. So installing the MyLink Retrofit was for me a given. Since doing the Install/Retrofit I have LOVED IT, also anyone who has seen it in my car has also liked it. So, YES it is WORTH IT. Walt __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T (Yes it has a Hemi) 1987 Camaro RS (California Special) - For Sale Gen6, 2016 Camaro 2SS, Red Garnet Tint (with Silver Rally Stripes) Ordered: 2-12-2016 TPW: 3-7-2016 Built: 3-7-2016 VIN 1G1FH78G0157626 Delivered: 4-26-2016

06-07-2014, 10:31 AM	#19
jonm38 Drives: 2016 Siliverado LT. Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brooksville, Florida Posts: 628	I don't know about anyone else, the touch screen take a bit to get use to using. __________________ *Just Cruising!* USN - 1990 - 1994 2010 Camaro 2SS Red Jewel

06-08-2014, 10:53 AM	#21
BluePhoenix Drives: GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,292	Having been in a Camaro with Mylink and reviewing all features of MyLink, it's definitely worth the upgrade price to install it. __________________ 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2L WTB - 2010 Camaro 1SS or 2SS, Aqua Blue Metallic, A6

06-16-2014, 02:35 PM	#24
AuburnGrad93 Drives: 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN & McDonough, GA Posts: 308 View My Garage	So let me ask a Navigation question for all of you who have made the upgrade or had it come stock....how satisfied are you with the Navigation itself? My wife has a Avalanche LTZ with built in Nav and it's a pain! You can't put in a destination with the vehicle moving first off! Then how often and expensive is it to update the maps?? I have the Garmen NUVI in my camaro and I can just tell it where I want to go and it does it! All voice commands! Is the MYLink NAV voice controlled as well?? Seriously considering this for my 2012, but unsure if I want to go with the NAV or not???? __________________ 1999 30th Anniversary Convertible Trans Am 2001 SOM Convertible Trans AM 2012 2SS/RS Summit White Convertible My Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224339

06-16-2014, 04:30 PM	#25
firemedicz Drives: '13 ZL1, '69 Z28 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 69 View My Garage	I did the Gen5DIY MyLink upgrade and I enjoy it, one of the best upgrades for me second to cam, heads and headers. __________________ 2013 ZL1 IOM, ADM ZL-750 700.53HP/ 681.83TQ

06-07-2014, 10:24 AM	#18
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	The nav version was def worth it for me

06-07-2014, 01:56 PM	#20
Kopterman Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NH Posts: 794 View My Garage	I have the Mylink with Nav in my 2014. Love it!! Not one bit of trouble with it, ever!! The Nav is very easy to use and everything comes through the HUD also like song changes and turn by turn directions. Its totally awesome!

06-08-2014, 11:48 PM	#23
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	Pandora a cell phone bill drain? Try $43/month unlimited everything on my iPhone with virgin mobile. That includes tax.

06-16-2014, 06:02 PM	#26
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	Well i'm replacing my MyLink non nav unit for a 1.5k dollar Alpine, mylink is awesome, but I wanted a cd player, I'm selling mine, not quite sure what it's worth but I believe 800-1000 dollar range, correct my if I'm wrong. Perfect condition.

06-17-2014, 01:30 AM	#27
WCoolBreeze 2SS Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Garnet Tint Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Imperial, CA Posts: 1,343	I Love the MyLink with Navigation. It sure beats the hell out of the CRAPPY OnStar Turn-by Turn navigation that in my opinion SUCKED BIG TIME. I also have a 2005 Dodge Magnum that came with the in dash navigation system and it is better then the OnStar joke of a navigation system. Walt __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T (Yes it has a Hemi) 1987 Camaro RS (California Special) - For Sale Gen6, 2016 Camaro 2SS, Red Garnet Tint (with Silver Rally Stripes) Ordered: 2-12-2016 TPW: 3-7-2016 Built: 3-7-2016 VIN 1G1FH78G0157626 Delivered: 4-26-2016

06-17-2014, 07:56 AM	#28
Pagliaro RIP Betsy ( Vitara ) Drives: '11 SGM 1LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 1,178	Worth every penny but mine was cheaper than most. Luck of the salvage yard picking. 2014 MyLink in 2011. Worth it for Nav, USB, Bluetooth, as I had none of these before. No need to buy PDIM as it's integrated into the head unit. Love it for texts alone Overall it looks good too __________________ First retrofitted 2014 mylink.