Bad experience at Bryan Byrt, Mt Gravatt

[Jake02]

Didn't someone else who bought a Yeti suffer the same problem?

[Bob51]

I wouldn't lose sleep over the satnav and agree with Hillbilly. I have the Columbus unit and frankly think the Navman I had stuck to the windscreen of my previous car was better.

[BlackSuperb]

I'm thinking the errant salesman did you a favour by putting in a Zenec instead of a Columbus nav.

Looking at the Zenec website, it looks like a better unit than the Columbus anyhow and as you say, the support guy called you straight away. That can't compare to the Columbus support.... there isn't any.

Also, I wouldn't fret over the lack of voice control, you can't use it to navigate to a new destination once under way which makes it a bit pointless. Also, when I speak into mine I say "navigation" and it will reply, "calling mother". Useless.

[woofy]

Actually looking at that system, I wouldn't mind putting it in my 2008 Skoda....first one I have seen that plays nicely with the OPS properly that isn't the Columbus. Pity there isn't a version for my Santa Fe.....

[Blue103TDIDSG]

Hey guys

Thanks for your replies
Will be doing as you suggest - letters etc

The comments about the performance of the Columbus are interesting
Fact is, I have never seen a Columbus "in the flesh"
Is there anyone here in SEQ who has one and would be prepared to meet and give me demo ?
I am near Yatala

[Tigger]

I'm thinking the errant salesman did you a favour by putting in a Zenec instead of a Columbus nav.

Looking at the Zenec website, it looks like a better unit than the Columbus anyhow and as you say, the support guy called you straight away. That can't compare to the Columbus support.... there isn't any.

Also, I wouldn't fret over the lack of voice control, you can't use it to navigate to a new destination once under way which makes it a bit pointless. Also, when I speak into mine I say "navigation" and it will reply, "calling mother". Useless.

hahaha...I gotta say...dont most mothers tell us where to go and give directions anyway???
Maybe the sat nav is cleverer than we think??

[BlackSuperb]

hahaha...I gotta say...dont most mothers tell us where to go and give directions anyway???
Maybe the sat nav is cleverer than we think??

My mother would NEVER do that to me!! But my wife on the other hand.......

[BlackSuperb]

...The comments about the performance of the Columbus are interesting
Fact is, I have never seen a Columbus "in the flesh".........

Sorry can't help you there but you made a comment on the price difference as well. The ZENEC one is listed at $1,999 on their website and when you add in installation and VAGCOM programming, (not much change out of $200 I would imagine), that would take it pretty close to the Columbus list price? I know 3 years ago the Columbus was a $2,700 option and you could get a hefty discount off that with some bargaining. Not sure what the list price is now on the Columbus as my new Superb came with one standard.

[donweather]

Just an update. Michael Van West has gone back to used cars at Denmac Ford Moorooka.

[Blue103TDIDSG]

Sorry can't help you there but you made a comment on the price difference as well. The ZENEC one is listed at $1,999 on their website and when you add in installation and VAGCOM programming, (not much change out of $200 I would imagine), that would take it pretty close to the Columbus list price? I know 3 years ago the Columbus was a $2,700 option and you could get a hefty discount off that with some bargaining. Not sure what the list price is now on the Columbus as my new Superb came with one standard.

thanks for the price update BlackSuperb
The only place I saw a price for the Zenec was in the UK (I think) and it was 999 euro (don't have a euro key)
(edit)Now on "special" for 888 euro !!
That is was what I based the AUD$1500 on -
seems the Aussie market is not as competetive

We were quoted $2970 for the "factory" sat/nav
also quoted $1600 for the tow bar and there was no hint of any discount on them
Although there was some "diesel" discount for the month of some $5000+
But in the end, the "deal" was matched to the advertised price for a car in Sydney
So the price for the individual options became accademic

It is a very nice car

It just the dishonesty that is still stuck in my nose