August 20, 2007: mp3 cds and more
as mentioned by another R32er, it is true that the audio system included with nav does NOT handle mp3 cd's. also my salesperson insisted that the non-nav system sounds better. it sounded awfully good to me. during our 650 mile road trip I made the acquaintance of satellite radio. I think it is great if you have a co-pilot to keep changing stations for you, but it could be a distraction if you are constantly channel surfing while driving. As for nav - - I have been using a portable system for quite a while . . why would anyone want it built in? it is just as brain dead as the former built-in cell phone systems that nobody buys anymore. I move my nav with me from car to car and take it on vacation with me. no need for "never lost" and its ilk. save the money and spend about $400~$700 on a great portable. you will never look back