Opinions on dropping 97' head unit for NAV

[BadQ45t]

I have been longing for the iPOD and MP3/WMA capability in the Q as I have it both my other cars. I have not wanted to break up the car, but it seems that a nice Pioneer AVIC with blue tooth, iPod hookup, and Navigation. The price has really come down and you can get that installed for a grand now. Just thinking I still love the way my Q looks and rides/handles, but the stereo is so dated. I always hate taking out the stock stereo as they fit so nicely, but the double-DINs seem to fit in just right.

Opinions. the unit works perfectly, 100% solid BTW, so it might be up for grabs...........

[Infinitiguy19]

Do they still update the navigation for the OEM navigation (Aftermarket most likely) head unit?

If so I would go with that to make it fit in more with the rest of the car. If not I think it will still look good.

[qship96]

I guess first you have to ask yourself, do I really drive this car frequently in places you are unfamiliar with to make a nav unit useful? second, how long do I plan on keeping this car....as many times a portable nav unit makes more sense as they are cheap enough to toss and repurchase to keep up to date-unlike a permanently installed unit which can become outdated quickly. If I was in the market for a brand new car that I planned to keep 10-15 years, I think I would not get the indash nav and stick with the portable units for that reason alone {many cell phones now even have nav built in}

[oldmako]

Which unit will bring the hottest babeage into the right seat? And if neither, then wouldn't you be better off getting lost (with the old one) should a lithe, nubile, and eager nymphet be your co-pilot?

Just points to consider.

[BadQ45t]

Thanks for the input. I already have two garmin's, the point that I was going for was to update the look of the car and get integrated blue tooth. They didn't make NAV in 97', they put that in 2000 I think and those units are garbage DVD based POS.

I'm married so no babes to attract, I do plan to drive the car another 5-8 years (I have two other cars so the Q is only part timer). I will sleep on it, mostly I iPod and MP3 support, but for a little more you can get NAV and blue tooth. at 1k I thought it was a nice upgrade and a way to update the car.

I will let you know and post pics if I do it (along with offering up a good Bose unit for someone that wants to buy it cheap)

[qship96]

I vote for putting the $1000 into your aquarium instead of the Q.....you will get more enjoyment out of it.....maybe start a invert or coral reef system!!!!!

[BadQ45t]

I only do fresh water but I will consider an upgrade on 55 gallon tank in the bedroom .

I just don't know if I can resist the fun...but you make salient points. I have to figure out what my next job move is, if I am commuting I'll drop it, if not then 1k dropped into a parked car doesn't make sense.

[qship96]

I once had a 90 gallon tank filled with six 10-12 inch red belly piranha......came home and tank had leaked all 90 gallons on floor....fish dead floors ruined...parents upset....end of fish keeping as a teenager in parents house!!!!!

[BadQ45t]

I had a 200 gallon, 2 55 gallons and 1 60 gallon aquarium going on in my dad got the electric bill!!! I have a 180, 55 and 15 and my bill is out of control.

[redcap]

If you decide to sell the Bose head unit, I would be interested in purchasing it.

[BadQ45t]

well I am seriously considering doing it now, so drop me a mail at [email protected] and we can talk.

[NY94J30]

I installed an Pioneer AVIC D3 about 3 years ago before a trip out to the the Grand Canyon - I really can't say that I've been anything less than pleased with it since, though it has some small quirks. I have the Ipod integration, XM radio ($3 month), and back up camera. I've meant to, but never installed the Bluetooth unit - but I also don't use the phone in the car very much.

Installation is very straight forward with a Bose adapter - maybe a 1.5 - 2 hour job. I've hidden the antennas in the dash and have no reception issues, or unsightly boxes on my roof. The unit itself fits nearly seemlessly with a small black trim plate. And the additional sound processing ability really helps the factory speakers.

a quick picture: