What benefits are there to iOS 6 update on a "wifi only" iPad 3?

I am so glad I did a little research first before following through with an the iOS 6 update on my 5 day old 64 GB iPad 3 +wifi. So far, I don't have any confidence there is any improvement on a "wifi only unit", even Siri falls short of expectations in comparison to the basic dictation software already included in iOS 5.1.1- and I am afraid to loose the excellent dictation software. Additionally, it appears the iOS6 update could cause my wifi to become inoperable. Not a risk I am willing to take after dishing out 850.00 of hard earned money to have my iPad deemed useless and becoming frustrated.
Until, there is an actual benefit or improvement to the current iOS for a "wifi only" unit I see no reason to change to iOS 6, unless of course there are some improvements in updating on a wifi only unit that I am not aware of? I really wanted to update but too worried after reading the trouble people are having. Can someone advise what benefits there are in updating to iOS 6 on a "wifi only" new ipad3? I am not sold on Maps (turn by turn doesn't work for wifi), or on Siri to make the change.
Can someone tell me what benefits there are to updating the new iPad3 which is wifi only?

Nobody here will convince since you have already made up your own mind. That's fine. It's your choice. If you aren't comfortable updating the iOS - don't do it.
I have a WiFi only new iPad and I have never had any issues at all - with anything concerning WiFi connections or networks - as long as the network was dependable. I am using my personal MIFI hotspot right now and it works great, here are the features that iOS will provide for you If you decide to make the update.
iOS 6 features and capabilities vary between devices, with some features available only with certain devices and models.
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Maps: Flyover
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Maps: Turn-by-turn1
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Siri2
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Facebook integration
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Shared Photo Streams
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Passbook
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Camera: Panorama
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Camera: Snap stills while recording
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FaceTime over cellular3
✓
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Phone: Reply/Remind
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Do Not Disturb
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Mail VIPs
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Safari: Full screen view
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Safari: Offline reading list
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Guided Access
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