I'm confused about this navigation unit

[tymeks]

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/815513784.html


If you look at the pictures it shows the screen between the guages as giving directions and it also shows the nav pad by the e-brake. But where is the screen? It has the symphony 2 radio? I don't get it.

[SoCalS4Avant]

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/815513784.html


If you look at the pictures it shows the screen between the guages as giving directions and it also shows the nav pad by the e-brake. But where is the screen? It has the symphony 2 radio? I don't get it.

Screen is between the two gauges on the main dash - it's not the nav you're used to these days. I've got one if you want me to post pics or have any other questions.

[xtort44]

That is the old nav system. Had it on my 04 s4. It'll get you where you need to go but no cool map to look at. RNS-E nav is by far superior and is a quick plug and play with a car that came with that nav setup.

[tymeks]

Ok cool thanks. Was just browsing through the classifieds and saw it. Still new to the S4.

I was looking to upgrade my Symphony 2 to a RNS-E will it work right withought the nav pad since I don't have the Nav in my S4 currently.

[SCWells72]

Ok cool thanks. Was just browsing through the classifieds and saw it. Still new to the S4.

I was looking to upgrade my Symphony 2 to a RNS-E will it work right withought the nav pad since I don't have the Nav in my S4 currently.

Yes. I have a 2004 S4 without original factory navigation and I added an RNS-E. It comes with a click-dial on the unit itself that you use for selection, and it also shows the navigation instructions on the dash display just like the old one did. The RNS-E navigation screen is great, but the dash display allows you to follow simple nav instructions while you have another screen up, e.g., MP3 or satellite radio. I generally switch back to the screen when I get into an area I don't know at all that has quite a few turns in short order. On the interstate I generally just use the dash display.

Bottom line...get the RNS-E! You'll love it!

[cotmfk]

Definitely the old nav system. Not bad, just not typical. The RNS-E is a major improvement.

[charliemike]

Damn, S4s are just so damn cheap in CA.

That car would be $24-25k here in the MD area.