Let me start off by saying I love the site, it’s very informative. I’m new and this is my first post.
I have an '05 Altima S base model and I want to install a navigational system in it. I have been reading some of the other post on this topic and they seem to be geared towards the '07 and up Altimas and not my year. I am interested in probably getting a Pioneer system. I noticed from some of the other post it seems to be a favorite here too. A system with built in memory would be nicer if anyone knows of one compatible with my car. But anyways here are my questions and any additional information is greatly appreciated.
Which nav. systems are compatible with my car?Which are more reliable?Which are easier to install?What additional/replacement equipment, if any, do I need?Where can I find this equipment?Do any of the systems come with a back up camera, if not where can I get one?
Thanks in advance.
'05 altima S nav. options?
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tarek
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Re: '05 altima S nav. options? (12step)
Howdy, and welcome to the forums! I'll try to answer some of your questions as best as I can. I'm assuming you want to replace your head unit with an indash GPS, so that's what I'm gonna write about
First, I suggest you take a look at: http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=294580. This is our resident audio genius' (rjdmmfl1) write up on how to install the Pioneer Avic D3 in an 08 Altima Coupe w/ Bose. The only thing that'll really be different in an 05 is how you remove the panels and such, and the wire colours may differ, but installing a new head unit or nav system in any car is basically the same.
1) Any nav system should be compatible with your car, it's just basically what features you want, what you're looking for, how much you want to spend, etc. They make the third party nav systems and headunits pretty universal so you can put them in any car, you'd just need to get the proper dash kits, etc.
2) Pioneer is the most popular brand. Take a look at the Pioneer Avic-D3 or the Avic-Z2 or Avic-Z3. The D3s are super popular and cheaper than the Z2s, but it uses DVDs for navigation. The Z3s are more expensive, but hdd based and more features. Also, I would recommend you look at the Kenwood 5120. and 8120. rjdmmfl1 switched from a Pioneer D3 to a Kenwood 8120. You can find out more about the 8120 at: http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread/331609 and more about the 5120 at: http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread?id=326433. They're both flash disk based, so you don't have to worry about DVDs and such for them, and both have a ton of features that you can research.
3) For any indash unit the installation will be pretty similar. However, the Kenwood units are probably easier to bypass (allow you to use all the features while the car is in motion), while the Pioneer units need a bit of extra work to bypass.
4) rjdmmfl1 pretty much goes over everything you'd need to install a unit, but the dash kits and such would differ. And if you don't have a Bose system then you wouldn't need the line-out converter.
5) Anywhere! Amazon and ebay will generally get you the cheapest prices on the products, but look around. There's crutchfield.com but that's more expensive, but has lots of guides, information and reviews on products.
6) You'd have to get a back up camera separately. Take a look at: http://www.crutchfield.com/App...tp=83, and http://www.crutchfield.com/App...tp=83 for a whole bunch of options. The Boyo unit in the first link is great I hear, but it's listed on the site for $250. You can find the same thing on ebay for $150 and on amazon for $170.
Hope this answers your questions, and feel free to keep asking
First, I suggest you take a look at: http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=294580. This is our resident audio genius' (rjdmmfl1) write up on how to install the Pioneer Avic D3 in an 08 Altima Coupe w/ Bose. The only thing that'll really be different in an 05 is how you remove the panels and such, and the wire colours may differ, but installing a new head unit or nav system in any car is basically the same.
1) Any nav system should be compatible with your car, it's just basically what features you want, what you're looking for, how much you want to spend, etc. They make the third party nav systems and headunits pretty universal so you can put them in any car, you'd just need to get the proper dash kits, etc.
2) Pioneer is the most popular brand. Take a look at the Pioneer Avic-D3 or the Avic-Z2 or Avic-Z3. The D3s are super popular and cheaper than the Z2s, but it uses DVDs for navigation. The Z3s are more expensive, but hdd based and more features. Also, I would recommend you look at the Kenwood 5120. and 8120. rjdmmfl1 switched from a Pioneer D3 to a Kenwood 8120. You can find out more about the 8120 at: http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread/331609 and more about the 5120 at: http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread?id=326433. They're both flash disk based, so you don't have to worry about DVDs and such for them, and both have a ton of features that you can research.
3) For any indash unit the installation will be pretty similar. However, the Kenwood units are probably easier to bypass (allow you to use all the features while the car is in motion), while the Pioneer units need a bit of extra work to bypass.
4) rjdmmfl1 pretty much goes over everything you'd need to install a unit, but the dash kits and such would differ. And if you don't have a Bose system then you wouldn't need the line-out converter.
5) Anywhere! Amazon and ebay will generally get you the cheapest prices on the products, but look around. There's crutchfield.com but that's more expensive, but has lots of guides, information and reviews on products.
6) You'd have to get a back up camera separately. Take a look at: http://www.crutchfield.com/App...tp=83, and http://www.crutchfield.com/App...tp=83 for a whole bunch of options. The Boyo unit in the first link is great I hear, but it's listed on the site for $250. You can find the same thing on ebay for $150 and on amazon for $170.
Hope this answers your questions, and feel free to keep asking
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rjdmmfl1
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Re: '05 altima S nav. options? (12step)
1. ditto2. For navigation purposes, Kenwood is more accurate than Pioneer, but navigation interfaces are nicer on kenwood... please read other thread for more info...3. ditto, kenwoods are easier to install regarding bypass, everything else is the same4. 2005 dash kit, and wiring harnesses... 5. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW6. Ditto, this is the camera I have and it is absolutely amazing!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/REAR-VIEW-...wItem
Tarek, I think I'll retire soon and let you take over!
Tarek, I think I'll retire soon and let you take over!
Re: '05 altima S nav. options? (rjdmmfl1)
Thanks a lot guys for the info!
Tarek, I did see the post about installation by the Dr. and I was hoping that my '05 would wire fairly the same. I will look into the ones you suggested. I’ll keep you guys posted.
Thanks again.
Tarek, I did see the post about installation by the Dr. and I was hoping that my '05 would wire fairly the same. I will look into the ones you suggested. I’ll keep you guys posted.
Thanks again.
Re: '05 altima S nav. options?
Does anyone know what's the difference between the Kenwood DDX 812 and DNX 8120? I saw someone selling a DDX 812 on ebay but no specs listed. From the pic. it looks like the 8120.
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rjdmmfl1
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Re: '05 altima S nav. options? (12step)
Yeah, the DDX 812 doesn't have navigation, the DNX-8120 does12step wrote:Does anyone know what's the difference between the Kenwood DDX 812 and DNX 8120? I saw someone selling a DDX 812 on ebay but no specs listed. From the pic. it looks like the 8120.