Satnav East European Sat Nav

apapageo · 18th July 2007, 21:44

I called the main honda number the other day and they said that an updated sat nav dvd came out a month or so ago with a few extra countries on. I enquired with my dealer and as normal they didnt get back to me after saying they would (worst car dealership around by the way).

I drive out to Greece 3 times a year and it only takes me as far as the austrian-hungarian border. Does anyone know of this? Also i asked in Greece in april and they said a sat nav version is being released there in september, and an austrian dealer said that a disc does exist for eastern europe. It is a strange topic as you get different answers from everyone you ask!!

Cheers in advance

fraud · 20th July 2007, 06:52

I am also waiting for Eastern Europe map. My dealer said that it will com out only in the beginning of next year. I will call them today and ask is there some changes

).

fullthrottle · 20th July 2007, 08:28

Hi! My dealer also say that. East Euoropean inside '08 DVD MAP.

FT.

Pottsy · 21st July 2007, 08:34

I would go for an average of the answers... The new DVD appears normally in September, and if the maps will be extended then they will be on that disc (3.07?).

FWH · 21st July 2007, 08:36

Is it one and the same disc supplied in all countries with all languages?

gkanel · 26th July 2007, 08:41

Hi,
I am also interested about the Greek map. Do you know if the map includes even street details?

I have an 1.8 EX version but without SATNAV. Do you know the average cost of putting it as addon?

Is SATNAV a better solution that the market handheld GPS/NAV systems?

Is it a cost effective solution if you compare it again with the market handheld GPS/NAV systems?

Thanks

FWH · 26th July 2007, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkanel

Hi,
I am also interested about the Greek map. Do you know if the map includes even street details?

I have an 1.8 EX version but without SATNAV. Do you know the average cost of putting it as addon?

Is SATNAV a better solution that the market handheld GPS/NAV systems?

Is it a cost effective solution if you compare it again with the market handheld GPS/NAV systems?

Thanks

You can´t add it as an addon, it´s a factory option only.
With regard to cost effective, a aftermarket option is better.

malett · 26th July 2007, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkanel

Hi,
I am also interested about the Greek map. Do you know if the map includes even street details?

I have an 1.8 EX version but without SATNAV. Do you know the average cost of putting it as addon?

Is SATNAV a better solution that the market handheld GPS/NAV systems?

Is it a cost effective solution if you compare it again with the market handheld GPS/NAV systems?

Thanks

From what I have seen of the Honda coverage on my EX, I would think you are far better off with 1 of the hand-held units, at least here in Ireland they seem to offer far greater/more detailed coverage than the Honda system

apapageo · 26th July 2007, 10:44

TBH I much prefer the built in sat nav. I cant stand the portable 1's but thats just me. I have never had a problem with it all round Europe.

malett · 26th July 2007, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by apapageo

TBH I much prefer the built in sat nav. I cant stand the portable 1's but thats just me. I have never had a problem with it all round Europe.

But have you tried it in the ROI ?

Stef · 26th July 2007, 11:53

I had a 3000€ Pioneer after market in my previous car, worthless piece of junk. I also have a Mio hand-held piece of junk (use it on my bike).

The Honda satnav is by far superiour in operation, functionality, screen, speed of update, acuracy...
People that say that their after market is better, simply never tested the Honda one! (or could not afford one).

apapageo · 26th July 2007, 12:38

I havent tried it in roi, its weird how it so bad though, because they have done a good job everywhere else! Your missing out!

TTDegs · 26th July 2007, 13:19

trying to add Honda sat nav as a fit afterwards would be a complete nightmare

You would need:
New top dash part (with the LCD screen in it)
New Sat Nav DVD player
New dash front (with the jog dial in the middle) - probably
New steering wheel (with the voice buttons on it) - probably
metres of wiring (probably)
GPS mouse (no idea how it connects to the system)

some method of telling the car that you have Sat Nav fitted

If you go for it - big kudos!

gkanel · 26th July 2007, 13:27

I thought that Honda could do it for me!!!! unless the price is very high comparing to other solutions. Do you have any idea for the price?

FWH · 26th July 2007, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkanel

I thought that Honda could do it for me!!!! unless the price is very high comparing to other solutions. Do you have any idea for the price?

Don´t think they will.
You can ask, but I think they will say no.

John Smith · 27th July 2007, 09:38

East European map exist, only not for HONDA

.

allan79 · 27th July 2007, 10:54

i have a ex with sat nav i dont know what that rio is but whatever i prefer to use tomtom it will show u what speed you are doing how far to go and what time you will get there also speed cameras it also point in the direction you are going so is there something rong my sat nav in the ex aint set up right

apapageo · 27th July 2007, 11:04

You can change it to point the way you are going, read your manual and it will tell you. I personally prefer it to show me the real direction i am travelling with north upwards, as it gives me a better idea of where i am and stuff, especially on my journeys to Greece!

It also tells you how long until you get there on the left hand side!

Roi is Republic of Ireland by the way.

18th July 2007, 21:44	#1 (permalink)
apapageo Valve Cap Join Date: 10th July 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	East European Sat Nav I called the main honda number the other day and they said that an updated sat nav dvd came out a month or so ago with a few extra countries on. I enquired with my dealer and as normal they didnt get back to me after saying they would (worst car dealership around by the way). I drive out to Greece 3 times a year and it only takes me as far as the austrian-hungarian border. Does anyone know of this? Also i asked in Greece in april and they said a sat nav version is being released there in september, and an austrian dealer said that a disc does exist for eastern europe. It is a strange topic as you get different answers from everyone you ask!! Cheers in advance

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20th July 2007, 06:52	#2 (permalink)
fraud Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd July 2007 Location: Riga, Latvia Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I am also waiting for Eastern Europe map. My dealer said that it will com out only in the beginning of next year. I will call them today and ask is there some changes ).

20th July 2007, 08:28	#3 (permalink)
fullthrottle Valve Cap Join Date: 31st October 2006 Location: Milan Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi! My dealer also say that. East Euoropean inside '08 DVD MAP. FT.

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,486 Thanks: 22 Thanked 168 Times in 99 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would go for an average of the answers... The new DVD appears normally in September, and if the maps will be extended then they will be on that disc (3.07?).

21st July 2007, 08:36	#5 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,037 Thanks: 14 Thanked 67 Times in 62 Posts iTrader: (0)	Is it one and the same disc supplied in all countries with all languages?

26th July 2007, 08:41	#6 (permalink)
gkanel Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 1st December 2006 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi, I am also interested about the Greek map. Do you know if the map includes even street details? I have an 1.8 EX version but without SATNAV. Do you know the average cost of putting it as addon? Is SATNAV a better solution that the market handheld GPS/NAV systems? Is it a cost effective solution if you compare it again with the market handheld GPS/NAV systems? Thanks

26th July 2007, 10:44	#9 (permalink)
apapageo Valve Cap Join Date: 10th July 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	TBH I much prefer the built in sat nav. I cant stand the portable 1's but thats just me. I have never had a problem with it all round Europe.

26th July 2007, 11:53	#11 (permalink)
Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 385 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I had a 3000€ Pioneer after market in my previous car, worthless piece of junk. I also have a Mio hand-held piece of junk (use it on my bike). The Honda satnav is by far superiour in operation, functionality, screen, speed of update, acuracy... People that say that their after market is better, simply never tested the Honda one! (or could not afford one).

26th July 2007, 12:38	#12 (permalink)
apapageo Valve Cap Join Date: 10th July 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I havent tried it in roi, its weird how it so bad though, because they have done a good job everywhere else! Your missing out!

26th July 2007, 13:19	#13 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	trying to add Honda sat nav as a fit afterwards would be a complete nightmare You would need: New top dash part (with the LCD screen in it) New Sat Nav DVD player New dash front (with the jog dial in the middle) - probably New steering wheel (with the voice buttons on it) - probably metres of wiring (probably) GPS mouse (no idea how it connects to the system) some method of telling the car that you have Sat Nav fitted If you go for it - big kudos!

26th July 2007, 13:27	#14 (permalink)
gkanel Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 1st December 2006 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I thought that Honda could do it for me!!!! unless the price is very high comparing to other solutions. Do you have any idea for the price?

27th July 2007, 10:54	#17 (permalink)
allan79 Wheelnut Join Date: 19th May 2007 Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i have a ex with sat nav i dont know what that rio is but whatever i prefer to use tomtom it will show u what speed you are doing how far to go and what time you will get there also speed cameras it also point in the direction you are going so is there something rong my sat nav in the ex aint set up right

27th July 2007, 11:04	#18 (permalink)
apapageo Valve Cap Join Date: 10th July 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	You can change it to point the way you are going, read your manual and it will tell you. I personally prefer it to show me the real direction i am travelling with north upwards, as it gives me a better idea of where i am and stuff, especially on my journeys to Greece! It also tells you how long until you get there on the left hand side! Roi is Republic of Ireland by the way.