I currently have a 2012 Unlimited Rubi on order (still in D). I got just about every option except for nav. Frankly $700+ is a lot to spend for a GPS system (which requires software/map updates the old fashion way) when I can get a much better one in my phone or just use a dedicated unit.

But... what does it do other than nav/traffic? Does it interface with the connectivity group? Does it allow feature customization (such as disabling hill start assist or TPMS integration, for example) which you can't do without it? What about Uconnect... isn't that included in the radio or the Connectivity group?

 

I am not aware of any feature controls.

One unit has the Garmin maps and software and the other has the standard Chrysler maps. Neither do anything fancy beyond the music library and Ipod control. They do now offer the wi-fi hot spot option if you can afford the subscription.

 

you can see full details here: http://www.jeep.com/en/owners/quality/index.html

although I think the 730N is now the RHR model (since Jan 2011), but specs should all be the same...I think the change was going from Garmin to Harmon Kardon maps/navigation.

 

Plays dvds when in park. stores pics.
It's crap. Worst $1800 I have spent
Save your $

 

So what all does the 430N still do? Are you only losing navigation?

 

Dead reckoning for gps (actually cool, but something you probably already have on your smartphone) and satellite traffic aren't available on the 430. And you get Navteq maps instead of Garmin maps. (Who cares, right?)

 

Sorry to hear that.

 

I'm thinking those photos are out of date... I was 99% certain that the 2012 media units have USB ports built into the unit. These pictures don't have USB. :confused:

 

I have an 08 with the USB port on the unit.

Were you talking about the remote USB in the center console?

 

my 2011 730N has the USB port in the console behind the shifter.