In dash GPS (sat nav)

Dirty30 · **March 28, 2009, 09:58:45**

Hi,

If in dash GPS was available in Australia would you be interested?
Unit would replace the storage bin on the top of the dash.
No I am not selling them, but if there is enough interest I can do something.
Unit would be supplied with Australian mapping.

Cheers

**Reply #1: March 28, 2009, 10:53:52**

Sounds interesting. There a number of different types in other countries. So far I have seen the European flip up type and the Korean permanent screen type. Which one are you looking at?

Bob

Dirty30 · **Reply #2: March 28, 2009, 10:56:43**

Hi,

The European flip up type, the same as the factory fitted model.

Cheers

i30Dave · **Reply #3: March 28, 2009, 10:58:03**

I would be interested in the flip up model. I'm not too
keen on the permanent up version seen in Korea

**Reply #4: March 28, 2009, 11:07:43**

Quote from: i30Dave on March 28, 2009, 10:58:03

I would be interested in the flip up model. I'm not too
keen on the permanent up version seen in Korea

I'm with you Dave. The flip up type appeals to me as well.

Bob

EpOcH · **Reply #5: March 28, 2009, 16:02:37**

I thought of trying to contact the place that does the version for europe, its just WindowsCE based and runs destinator which i had a copy of some time ago with australian maps, even had the UBD maps for it

Mark me down as a tentative , pending price

Doggie 1 · **Reply #6: March 29, 2009, 00:41:03**

I'm close (finally!) to ordering my i30 now, so yes I'd definitely be interested in the flip up one, not the fixed type. Do we know what size screen fits there?

EpOcH · **Reply #7: March 29, 2009, 04:24:31**

Quote from: db08 on March 29, 2009, 00:41:03

I'm close (finally!) to ordering my i30 now, so yes I'd definitely be interested in the flip up one, not the fixed type. Do we know what size screen fits there?

4" according to http://www.gpstar.de/Uk/bilder_de.html

Doggie 1 · **Reply #8: March 29, 2009, 05:17:01**

Thanks, I use a Navman 4.3" at the moment so that sounds ok, as long as the mapping is good I'd be in that.

i30 Roolz · **Reply #9: March 29, 2009, 20:24:12**

Sounds fascinating - what kind of pricing and timing did you have in mind?

**Reply #10: March 29, 2009, 22:54:18**

I'd be interested depending on price as well

CliveBendun · **Reply #11: March 30, 2009, 06:31:20**

....ditto from me as well. Cheers - Clive.

Dirty30 · **Reply #12: March 30, 2009, 10:20:50**

Maps - Navteq Q3 - 2008
Very ballpark pricing $1500-

Dirty30 · **Reply #13: March 31, 2009, 19:37:29**

Hi,

Who is interested if the pricing is around the $1500- mark?
I need to know quantities by the end of this week.

Cheers

Shambles · **Reply #14: March 31, 2009, 20:42:53**

Quote from: Dirty30 on March 31, 2009, 19:37:29

I need to know quantities by the end of this week.

Hi mate.

The "quantities" you're looking for might at best be those who would like to say "interested, but need more info, pics, a firm price, whether fitting is included and any map upgrade options" as I see it.

I wouldn't want you to confuse interest with "commitment to purchase" at this stage.

**Reply #15: March 31, 2009, 22:01:31**

It'd be a nice addition but $1500 is out of my budget atm.

i30 Roolz · **Reply #16: April 01, 2009, 08:52:12**

Quote from: Shambles on March 31, 2009, 20:42:53

Quote from: Dirty30 on March 31, 2009, 19:37:29

I need to know quantities by the end of this week.

Hi mate.

The "quantities" you're looking for might at best be those who would like to say "interested, but need more info, pics, a firm price, whether fitting is included and any map upgrade options" as I see it.

I wouldn't want you to confuse interest with "commitment to purchase" at this stage.

Agree with Shambles - I'd also want some assurance that the units will perform to a standard comparable with other satnavs on the market.

I'd hate to shell out $1,500 and find that a $300 TomTom does a better job in Oz.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #17: April 01, 2009, 14:07:20**

Yes, I'm definitely interested in the concept but at $1500 would have to be sure it was going to offer something really good, over and above what I already have. I like the idea of the positioning on the dash & being retractable etc, but the price dampened my enthusiasm a little bit.
Great idea though, if it works out.....

Lakes · **Reply #18: April 01, 2009, 19:27:42**

i think i would be interested if i was buying a new i30 and could see and test one that was in a demo car. so i could work out if it would be usefull to me and how easy it was to use. are the function buttons in dash or is it a touch screen? would it always know where you are? also i would like a large screen with an arrow in center that points in dirrection car is facing in relation to the map ( like as you turn or u turn the arrow rotates around to show what direction front of car is faceing. would also like speedo and trip information like my Garmin has.
would like a keyboard that comes out dash to allow you to program destinations as i think this would be a good idea hate touch screens

EpOcH · **Reply #19: April 04, 2009, 07:01:40**

^^ As per lakes' comments.

Issues with warranty etc at this price make me go

considering some of the top of the line portable ones are ~800$.

Would really need something above and beyond the options available in one of those to be worth double the price.

If you can get the utmost spec's i may still be interested but really want some more information before committing to that sort of $$'s

Waja · **Reply #20: April 04, 2009, 10:39:59**

wow..i was following this for a while to see how much it'll cost but...1.5k! wow..for that kinda money, ive researched that you could buy a lower range pioneer headunit with built in gps and itll end up cheaper..

but it was good that someone looked this up as an option for aussies! thanks

Lakes · **Reply #21: April 04, 2009, 10:51:04**

Just thought i would mention, even though the price is high, we have to allow this unit fits into the i30 dash top and folds away, the top line units you are quoteing do they do the same. the new Aston Martin has a really impressive in dash GPS really large screen too like 6" or more. but would imagine it would cost a lot too.

i30 Roolz · **Reply #22: April 04, 2009, 10:58:34**

I think this could be a really good thing... provided it works effectively.

Some of us would spend that kind of dough if it produced the goods...

I'm standing by (anxiously) to hear more info ...

Dazzler · **Reply #23: April 04, 2009, 11:01:30**

Quote from: i30 Roolz on April 04, 2009, 10:58:34

I think this could be a really good thing... provided it works effectively.

Some of us would spend that kind of dough if it produced the goods...

I'm standing by (anxiously) to hear more info ...

Knowing you..If it has a skimpy dressed girl as the Screen saver.. you'd have two..

Lakes · **Reply #24: April 04, 2009, 11:04:47**

Go For it Rulz, got to be big!!!

Dazz, Spot on!

i30 Roolz · **Reply #25: April 04, 2009, 11:06:21**

Quote from: dazzling_darryl on April 04, 2009, 11:01:30

Knowing you..If it has a skimpy dressed girl as the Screen saver.. you'd have two..

Waddaya mean dressed?!

Dirty30 · **Reply #26: April 04, 2009, 13:09:51**

Hi,

I will have more details mid to late next week.

Cheers

Dirty30 · **Reply #27: April 12, 2009, 13:52:31**

Hi all,

Due to the pricing and not a lot of interest I am not going to follow this up.

Cheers

Lakes · **Reply #28: April 12, 2009, 19:59:46**

Understandable Dirty, just interesting to note the new Mazda 3 say in there add's some of the new model line up will come standard with GPS built in. i think Hyundai will have to up there standard top of the range i30 or give it a face lift soon to compeat with the new Mazda 3 as the 3 they were compeating with was getting old. i'm going to take a look at the new 3 soon.

Dazzler · **Reply #29: April 12, 2009, 22:21:26**

Quote from: Lakes on April 12, 2009, 19:59:46

i'm going to take a look at the new 3 soon.

What you talkin' about Willis...