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Bruce Collins 12-08-2011 09:10 PM

C63 Navagation
 
I have had this car from new and returned to dealer a number of times but no success.
The problem when using the arrival time to a destination the time is never accurate sometime have only 80 K to go and the navigation says 2 hours and this is at highway speed.
Has anyone else had this problem?

I am Jeff 12-08-2011 10:13 PM

Have you tried to updating the maps to a newer version?

Bruce Collins 12-09-2011 12:54 AM

Yes the MB dealer said they have done that but do you suggest getting the latest version and try up loading

jvanbrecht 12-09-2011 08:50 AM

The navigation in our cars is junk, in fact, the MB navigation system across all the model ranges are junk, and seriously inferior to pretty much every other brand out there.

Use your phone, or buy a portable garmin or tomtom.

melmanc55 12-09-2011 09:14 AM


The navigation in our cars is junk, in fact, the MB navigation system across all the model ranges are junk, and seriously inferior to pretty much every other brand out there.
+1 The one in my wife's Tahoe is much better. Gives better lead times and it more direct.

venchka 12-09-2011 09:33 AM

Been using an in car system since June 2003. Different brand. Recently added a GLK with the M-B system to our fleet. EDIT: See my post below on 2012 GLK ETA accuracy. ETA is the worst feature of both systems. If I am on state roads with 70mph speed limit, the built in system uses 20mph to calculate ETA. I have a Tom Tom portable unit. The ETA on it is a little better. I think it uses 50mph for non-freeway/interstate routes. The Tom Tom is also the only unit that displays car speed and major highway speed limit. It doesn't know anything about smaller roads.
I can do ETA in my head better than these nav. systems. Heck, I can navigate better with a paper map and my brain too.

The 2012 GLK ETA works!

Wayne

Yuille36 12-09-2011 10:48 AM

We get so dependent on electronics, the best computer is right in your head.

I am Jeff 12-09-2011 11:04 AM


Originally Posted by Bruce Collins (Post 4953398)
Yes the MB dealer said they have done that but do you suggest getting the latest version and try up loading

Yes, the latest version might help alleviate your issue. Does your navi not recognize your destination?

natman316 12-09-2011 11:12 AM

so i guess the 3000 dollar navigation option isnt worth it? lol

venchka 12-09-2011 11:31 AM


Originally Posted by natman316 (Post 4953781)
so i guess the 3000 dollar navigation option isnt worth it? lol

It depends. On the GLK the $2,600 or $3,000 multimedia package includes several other options. I think the nav. system is less than half of the total. If you like a clean interior, a larger screen & driver friendly, built in is the way to go. If you don't mind a small hand held stuck on the windshield and a cord to the 12v outlet, Garmin or TomTom are a lot cheaper and maybe a little better. The screens are smaller. My Blackberry is smaller still & uses Google maps. It is not as driver friendly. It is my backup to the in car system.

Wayne

Bruce Collins 12-09-2011 05:00 PM

Jeff
There does not appear to be any problum with finding destination just the time it advises to get there

Bruce Collins 12-09-2011 08:30 PM

I agree a little disappointing when a high end accessory does not perform and MB don't appear to be interested

Bruce Collins 12-09-2011 08:32 PM

I think you would be better buying a good portable unite at a far cheaper cost

venchka 12-09-2011 11:33 PM

Update.
I lied.
Off topic:
2012 GLK 350 with multimedia package navigation system.
ETA is spot on. The system appears to be reading the GPS generated vehicle speed. Over a 255 mile trip this afternoon, one that I make every 2 weeks so I know how long it takes, the System consistently indicated an ETA between 7:15pm and 7:30pm. On several occasions, the indicated mph and miles remaining generated the indicated ETA exactly. Example: 70mph, 140 miles, 2 hours.
This system is AWESOME!

Wayne

Merc63 12-10-2011 12:37 AM

MB navi blows. Worst I've seen. I wont get premium package on my next car...

venchka 12-10-2011 07:41 PM


Originally Posted by Merc63 (Post 4954916)
MB navi blows. Worst I've seen. I wont get premium package on my next car...

My limited experience has been the exact opposite.

Enjoy!

Wayne

mainly 12-13-2011 11:00 AM


Originally Posted by venchka (Post 4953634)
Been using an in car system since June 2003. Different brand. Recently added a GLK with the M-B system to our fleet. EDIT: See my post below on 2012 GLK ETA accuracy. ETA is the worst feature of both systems. If I am on state roads with 70mph speed limit, the built in system uses 20mph to calculate ETA. I have a Tom Tom portable unit. The ETA on it is a little better. I think it uses 50mph for non-freeway/interstate routes. The Tom Tom is also the only unit that displays car speed and major highway speed limit. It doesn't know anything about smaller roads.
I can do ETA in my head better than these nav. systems. Heck, I can navigate better with a paper map and my brain too.

The 2012 GLK ETA works!

Wayne

the ETA in my E60 M5 is crap too. for a 1 hour trip it says like 2 - 3 hour eta

it becomes accurate about a minute before you reach your destination...lol

redduck996 12-13-2011 11:22 AM

Can you switch to a 2D view similar to that on the Audi's MMI?

venchka 12-13-2011 11:52 AM


Originally Posted by mainly (Post 4959092)
the ETA in my E60 M5 is crap too. for a 1 hour trip it says like 2 - 3 hour eta

it becomes accurate about a minute before you reach your destination...lol

Since writing that, I have driven over a known course and I have made a 180 degree reversal of my findings. The M-B system ETA in my 2012 GLK is SPOT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :y Distance to Destination / Vehicle speed in MPH = ETA. Exactly! :y :)

I will be going on a much longer trip over an unfamilar route next week. I will report my findings.

Just curious. Are all of your units in a common system? Odometer & GPS system both match?

You could update the vehicle to the current model year. I hear the system in the new 2012 C & E models includes a 3-D display and other cute upgrades. :)

Wayne

Bruce Collins 12-13-2011 06:44 PM

Yes

Bruce Collins 12-13-2011 06:47 PM

Yes as far as I know they are common systems


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