Plazman

Hi all,

I've narrowed down my search for a used car to:

2009/2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe Journey with Sports, Premium and Nav packages.

There's a few available in my area, but I have one question...what's the difference between the '09 and '10 Nav? I've heard the '10 is "HD" and can play DVDs and displays iPod album artwork? Is that right? Is there any other differences? More importantly, is the difference great enough where I should narrow my search to JUST a '10, or minor enough that the '09 is good enough.

Thanks!

OB G

iTrader: (11)

I don't have Nav on my 2011 because IMO all in car nav systems suck compared to what comes in my Android device. I believe the only difference between the 09/10 is the increase in screen resolution, I've heard x4 in resolution. However, no way the screen is "HD" though. I don't get album artwork through my iPod nor can I play dvds...don't think the Nav models can either but not 100% sure. Maybe someone with Nav can comment.

turbo600hp

i had 09' and now with 11' sport cp. i can tell resolution is up, but not HD. it can play DVD, and it does show ipod artwork.

carz

1) Higher resolution on 2010+
2) 2010+ can play DVDas
3) 2010+ no longer have composite inputs
4) 2010+ have USB input
5) 2010+ have NavWeather
6) 2010+ allow you to save favorites on XM, favorite song or fav artist....and a message will come up when the song/artist comes on
7) 2010+ no longer has A-B-C presets.....FM gets 2 pages of 6 each, XM gets 3 pages of 6, AM gets 1 page of 6
8) 2010+ has a different color
9) 2010+ navi displays list of upcoming exits on your route and displays if they have bathrooms/restaurants/etc
10) 2010+ shows iPod artwork
11) 2010+ has easier song scrolling through iPod, it will let u scroll through letters

1NEETO

The nav package is a lot more than just nav. I don't have nav either but I wish I did.

NYCMaxima

2010 Nav has the bluetooth audio feature so u can play music off ur phone. 09 doesnt.

maxfinity

What "Carz" and "NYCMAXIMA" said.

Alpha Ice

I really like the Bluetooth feature, but you have to be on the BT Audio channel in order to receive any notifications of text messages or emails. The USB is great for charging stuff in the car. Just use a USB cable in the slot.

carz

funny you say that.....i bought a car charger off ebay for $5 and it doesnt work.....and ive been too lazy to get a real one.....after reading ur post, i realized i have 40928304234 USB cords i can use to charge lol

i just hope it gives enough power to charge

jjasonSU

iTrader: (1)

^ wishes he had Nav

But OP, the list was posted above. Each has it's pros/cons

Plazman

Thanks for all the responses, especially the very detailed one. I appreciate it a lot!

The higher resolution isn't a deal breaker, I don't plan on watching movies in my car, and I don't take long enough trips to make the NavWeather very useful.

The Bluetooth audio seems convenient, but I know the quality is poor and it would be draining my iPhone, so I'd probably stick with docking it anyway.

It sounds like, for me, the '10 would be better, but the '09 would be fine too. Again, THANK YOU ALL!!

NYCMaxima

BT audio is really nice to have, It would be cool if u could play videos wirelessly tho.

JJsBusaRox

iTrader: (3)

Dangit!! I did not know these things. I'm gonna go and play a DVD now and see. Thanks!

1NEETO

Lol I didn't know I had RCA inputs until one day I disconnected the iPod cable and saw the inputs hiding underneath.

But I still need to do that mod I'm not supposed to talk about.

JJsBusaRox

iTrader: (3)

Well....just tried it! Effin awesome man! What makes it even nicer is the sound system I have in my car! Sounds like Dolby surround sound!