Navigator

jkash · 07-25-2004, 10:32 PM

Hi all,

I am going to drive to the Bay Area next weekend from L.A. I would like to take the 101 instead of the 5, as it is a much nicer drive. Is there a way to have the navigator route us using the 101 instead of the 5? I did test it out and it wanted us to take the 5. I guess it will re-route once we get going on the 101 even if I can't set it. Or at least I hope it will.

Thanks,

Jeff

V8Cobrakid · 07-25-2004, 10:43 PM

You basically know the system. It will reroute you once on 101.. and then you can just continue your trip. I took 5. I'm not sure which one is better. I guess it's all about personal preference. I got 43mpg going 70 on 5.. post what you get on 101.. i'm curious.

When you type in an address to the nav, it gives the options of selecting a route. One will take you along 101.. 1 along 5.. and i think 1 may take you along 1... i'll have to check my nav. or, you could tell it to avoid 5. I know there is way to do it. I have not needed it, so i don't know it yet. Anyone have input on this?

Have fun on your trip. Last weekend i went from home ( san jose ) down to redondo beach. During the weekend we drove over 100 miles down their. The car is too much fun. :mrgreen:

**efusco** · 07-25-2004, 11:32 PM

Is 5 an interstate and 101 a hwy? If so you can go into preferences and tell it to avoid freeways.

Also, you can program in intermediate destinations that lay along the 101 making it the only logical route.

delrey · 07-26-2004, 02:06 AM

After setting your destination, choose the route that is closest to your desired route. Then from the map screen choose the route button and choose "Preferred Roads" -- choose Highway 101.

jkash · 07-26-2004, 08:03 AM

Thanks for all the help. I will let everyone know how it went when we get home.

Jeff

LeVautRien · 07-26-2004, 02:17 PM

I'm planning on making this same drive relatively soon after moving to LA, and I was wondering how long it would take. I've done the mapquest and everything, but realsticly, how long of a drive is it?

jkash · 07-26-2004, 02:22 PM

Quote:

I'm planning on making this same drive relatively soon after moving to LA, and I was wondering how long it would take. I've done the mapquest and everything, but realsticly, how long of a drive is it?

I'll let you know how long it took when we get back.

Jeff

LeVautRien · 07-26-2004, 02:37 PM

Thanks!

delrey · 07-26-2004, 04:49 PM

Quote:

I'm planning on making this same drive relatively soon after moving to LA, and I was wondering how long it would take. I've done the mapquest and everything, but realsticly, how long of a drive is it?

FYI the I-5 route takes about 6 hours. I believe the US-101 route takes around 8 hours.

LeVautRien · 07-26-2004, 04:59 PM

Even more thanks

07-25-2004, 10:32 PM	#1
jkash Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 854 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Navigator Hi all, I am going to drive to the Bay Area next weekend from L.A. I would like to take the 101 instead of the 5, as it is a much nicer drive. Is there a way to have the navigator route us using the 101 instead of the 5? I did test it out and it wanted us to take the 5. I guess it will re-route once we get going on the 101 even if I can't set it. Or at least I hope it will. Thanks, Jeff

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07-25-2004, 10:43 PM	#2
V8Cobrakid some guy... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,461 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	You basically know the system. It will reroute you once on 101.. and then you can just continue your trip. I took 5. I'm not sure which one is better. I guess it's all about personal preference. I got 43mpg going 70 on 5.. post what you get on 101.. i'm curious. When you type in an address to the nav, it gives the options of selecting a route. One will take you along 101.. 1 along 5.. and i think 1 may take you along 1... i'll have to check my nav. or, you could tell it to avoid 5. I know there is way to do it. I have not needed it, so i don't know it yet. Anyone have input on this? Have fun on your trip. Last weekend i went from home ( san jose ) down to redondo beach. During the weekend we drove over 100 miles down their. The car is too much fun. :mrgreen:

07-25-2004, 11:32 PM	#3
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 13,372 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 23	Is 5 an interstate and 101 a hwy? If so you can go into preferences and tell it to avoid freeways. Also, you can program in intermediate destinations that lay along the 101 making it the only logical route.

07-26-2004, 02:06 AM	#4
delrey Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SF Bay Area (East Bay) Posts: 215 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	After setting your destination, choose the route that is closest to your desired route. Then from the map screen choose the route button and choose "Preferred Roads" -- choose Highway 101.

07-26-2004, 08:03 AM	#5
jkash Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 854 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks for all the help. I will let everyone know how it went when we get home. Jeff

07-26-2004, 02:17 PM	#6
LeVautRien Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Claremont, California Posts: 367 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I'm planning on making this same drive relatively soon after moving to LA, and I was wondering how long it would take. I've done the mapquest and everything, but realsticly, how long of a drive is it?

07-26-2004, 02:37 PM	#8
LeVautRien Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Claremont, California Posts: 367 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks!

07-26-2004, 04:59 PM	#10
LeVautRien Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Claremont, California Posts: 367 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Even more thanks