jaKel Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Hi there i'm a new user here, looking to order a new r32. Got a few questions about the sat nav which the dealer is unsure about. I am in Belfast so i dont think they get many cars with sat nav ordered. Firstly: If you order the sat nav with ipod prep, can you scroll through the songs on the ipod using the controls on the head unit or multi function wheel? Secondly: Is the dvd slot for the sat nav able to play cds? Many thanks if anyone is able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigface Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 this wont be much help but i ordered my r32 threw a garage in coleraine, sounds like the dealer there has as much sence as mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 you can play cds. can't help with the first question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaKel Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Thanks for the help so far. What freebies has anyone managed to get thrown in with a new order? I was hoping on getting the road side assistance for 3 yrs instead of 1 which i think is a disgrace. On my mini cooper s i paid £100 for 5 yrs of servicing. Anyone got any deals like this on a golf? thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKLooney Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 You can't scroll thrrough the songs on your ipod from the head unit. You can play CD's in the latest model (older ones couldn't) though you should also have a 6-disc changer in the armrest if the satnacv is factory fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranter Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Hi jaKel, who'd you order from? IA? Sat Nav mightn't be that great in NI, I looked into it a little, and IIRC, the sat nav used tele-atlas maps for UK & europe which are VERY poor over here. Sizeable lumps of belfast are just missing (ie, the outer ring is on it, but if you turn down the creagh road, you're in a grey "no-mans" land until you reach the bellsbridge roundabout. Also, when heading out of town on the Saintfield road, the coverage stopped at Purdysburn! Might be a little better now, but not much. Even Tom Tom was poor with only major roads on it. The best of a bad bunch seem to be the Garmin portable units. Not sure what mapping data they use... I've ordered a few weeks ago (only a GTI though) and got a discount, and quite a few options thrown in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaKel Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Thanks for ur help UKLooney. The option for the sat nav says u get ipod prep, a usb port OR 6 cd changer. seems there is a choice to make with the sat nav. I would go for the USB if it means i can flick through the ipod and play cds in the sat nav. Ranter, yes i was in with IA. i have used the porsche sat nav system in belfast and it works within the limits you said. but this car is now over 3 yrs old so was hoping things would have moved on by now. Will get them to lend me one with sat nav to have a play with maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranter Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 let me know how you get on. Might buy an OEM one off ebay if they're any good. Although, as my mate keeps reminding me - How often do we get lost in Norn Iron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaKel Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Ranter its more for holidays than anything else. I Go to europe at least once a year. If i get the car i want to make the most use of it so will maybe go more often. It would be hard to get lost here tho wouldnt it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranter Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Ah, if you're off to Europe, you could justify the sat-nav then If you don't mind me asking, will you be driving your R32 in mostly city(!) or country roads? I know of one that's always tearing it's sump out 'cos of the bumpy roads. Don't lower it too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKLooney Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I would go for the USB if it means i can flick through the ipod and play cds in the sat nav. [/ QUOTE ] you're right... you can't spec cd changer and ipod, it's one or tother. Another option would be to spec the cd changer and purchase an aftermarket icelink and concentrator. This will allow you to use the ipod (similar interface as vw option) and changer. You need to remember that you can't navigate and play a cd at the same time without the changer... The USB option allows you to connect a USB memory stick instead of an ipod/cd changer, not sure how you navigate through the songs on the stick, but prob similar to the ipod interface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaKel Posted August 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Ranter, will be a mix of everything, I live out in the country but am always about town and do quite a few trips to dublin. Has anyone used sat nav in dublin? does it work there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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