Send to a friendJeb January 4th, 2008 3:28 PM Link
It depends on the cost of the option. The days of $1500 nav systems need to come crashing to a halt, considering what you can get in a standalone device, or a cellphone, for that matter.
2009 Fords Will Help Drivers Find Cheaper Gas
Written By: Seyth Miersma
Starting in 2009, Ford’s GPS navigation systems will not only help a driver find their way around; they will help them get around cheaply too. Well, as cheaply as possible at any rate.
Beginning with the 2009 Flex and F-150, Ford will offer Sirius Travel Link as part of its navigation package. The Sirius software can provide drivers with useful up-to-date information like, traffic conditions, movie listings, or gas prices at competing stations.
The automaker has also planned to equip its F-150 and Flex with premium audio systems from Sony, with an eye to making the electronics company the exclusive supplier of in-car entertainment for Ford and Mercury.
Would upgraded audio components and trick sat nav add-ons steer you towards The Blue Oval? Let us know in comments.
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3 Comments
The Stig January 4th, 2008 3:45 PM Link
No. So what? Focus on building a good, long-lasting quality AUTOMOBILE. Electronics can always be upgraded and improved yourself. That’s why a multi-million dollar aftermarket industry exists - to supply real audio systems and fancier GPS systems to people. I doubt the gas price thing would save me enough money over time to justify the inital expense anyway, and just because it can find cheap gas it doesn’t mean that gas is worth putting in my car. Even if it was a Ford.
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