Pioneer AVIC-D3 in my Versa (GPS Navigation and true iPod integration!)

[themanfromvlad]

After living with horrible iPod sound quality for six months, I finally decided to do something about it this past week. I got the Pioneer AVIC-D3 installed and after five days of having it I am incredibly happy with my purchase. The iPod integration is terrific. Excellent sound and it never has to leave the glove compartment. Here are some pics:















The navigation system is also excellent and gives voice commands as well. The AVIC-D3 is very customizable and you can change the colour of the lights to match the Versa's orange dash lighting.

[Veilside Versa]

I want to know is bluetooth still working?

[themanfromvlad]

I didn't have bluetooth before...the AVIC-D3 also does bluetooth (and XM and Sirius and DVD and a slew of other things) but you need to buy the bluetooth adapter. When the iPhone finally comes to Canada, I will spring for that as well.

[Martin Roy]

And the actual retail price of this showcase is... ?

[themanfromvlad]

I got the AVIC-D3 for $999.00 Canadian... MSRP is $1499 CDN, but retails for much less as my price paid indicates. Add $80 for installation, $38 for the iPod cable and $42 for the harness/wiring kit.

Went to JD Car Stereo on Cote-De-Liesse in Montreal, I called them at 11am, dropped it off at 1pm, picked it up after work. If you're in Montreal, go see them and avoid Best Buy/FutureShop! They were terrific.

And the actual retail price of this showcase is... ?

[blacksmaru]

ooh very nice...

[KimberKenobi]

thom yorke = w00t!

[XterraVersa]

Does that one require a DVD for the maps to work? I looked at a Pioneer and for $1000 you would think they could put in 4GB of flash memory in it for the maps.

[themanfromvlad]

Does that one require a DVD for the maps to work? I looked at a Pioneer and for $1000 you would think they could put in 4GB of flash memory in it for the maps.

It does...and you'd need at least 8 GB of hard drive space to cover all of North America. Pioneer's AVIC-Z2 has a hard drive but sells for $2300 in Canada, $1300 more than the D3. I'm so incredibly happy with my purchase... listening to my iPod with such good sound is awesome. No more discs for me.

Does that one require a DVD for the maps to work? I looked at a Pioneer and for $1000 you would think they could put in 4GB of flash memory in it for the maps.

[jfanaselle]

Is it just me, or are your airbag light and flasher switch reversed? My flasher switch is on the passenger side and my airbag light is on the driver side.

[Vahagn23]

YE ITS REVERSEd, lol mine is like yours, I think Canadians get it different.

Is it just me, or are your airbag light and flasher switch reversed? My flasher switch is on the passenger side and my airbag light is on the driver side.

[lain]

hmm that gives me an idea...i want my panic button closer to me...hope the wires are long enough

[Ever Victorious]

YE ITS REVERSEd, lol mine is like yours, I think Canadians get it different.

it's not a Canada thing, it's a production oddity. Seems to be manufacture date related.

My first V had the hazard on the driver's side and the airbag light on the passenger side (which makes more sense, don't make the driver reach to hit the damn button!)

My new one has the hazard on the passenger side and the airbag light on the driver's side.

[jfanaselle]

So which design is the oddity? The newer one with the light on the driver side and switch on the passenger side? I agree that it makes more sense to have the flasher switch closer to the driver but maybe they decided to relocate the light and switch for a reason. I can't think of any logicial reason to do it, but maybe they decided it was better somehow. I would imagine it had to be wired differently so I'm sure it wasn't an accident.

[KimberKenobi]

hmm that gives me an idea...i want my panic button closer to me...hope the wires are long enough

those holes in the panel are different, it is impossible to just pop them out and reverse them... plus the wires are only long enough to reach the intended holes... stupid efficiency...

[lain]

those holes in the panel are different, it is impossible to just pop them out and reverse them... plus the wires are only long enough to reach the intended holes... stupid efficiency...

well looks like its going to be more then just plug and play...i just have to get myself to do it now...work on my car or play WOW...hard choice.

[Ever Victorious]

So which design is the oddity?

Neither. The oddity is they decided to change midway through the year. I mean, I've seen companies make mid-year changes, but they're usually more significant... like adding equipment packages, changing tail lights, things like that. This has got to be the most mundane and asinine thing I have ever seen them change.

[scott@westcovinanissan]

I think the oddity is that from production date may 06 to july 07 the part number is the same. July 07 to current is a different part number that is not even a working part number in my system.... hmmmm.. weird... makes me think , Ill see about calling nissan and finding out if the new numbers are going to change or what. Ill keep all informed if I find anything

[brownbrix]

putting this post bakk on track. Let me just say that looks nice and what are the dimensions of the deck?

[Althalus]

Nice, but dude, what happened to your air flow director?

[themanfromvlad]

putting this post bakk on track. Let me just say that looks nice and what are the dimensions of the deck?

Thank you, good idea. The deck is a double-DIN one, so it is a perfect fit for the Versa (And all other double-DIN vehicles), exact same dimensions as the stock radio. The LCD is a widescreen 6.1 inches.

[Eastval1]

The deck really looks great. How do you like it (as far as ease of use) now that it's been in for a couple of days?

[Fen911]

Looks really good. Im planning on installing the AVIC D3 in my versa. I just wanted to ask if they found the vss wire. if so where is it located at. Im planning on doing the install myself. Thanx

[The Edge]

can you post pics of videos being played. Got some oen on ebay selling this same unit along with the BT and IPOD adapters for under 900 BIN

[ShusterVision]

When the iPhone finally comes to Canada, I will spring for that as well.

I know that this is not the most important part of this convo, but you can get the iphone here, just a little more expensive.

SV

[nissantech06]

it's not a Canada thing, it's a production oddity. Seems to be manufacture date related.

My first V had the hazard on the driver's side and the airbag light on the passenger side (which makes more sense, don't make the driver reach to hit the damn button!)

My new one has the hazard on the passenger side and the airbag light on the driver's side.

I DO realize this is off-topic, but 2nd Versa? Did you buy one and not like it or buy a second for husband/wife?

BTW, that Navi unit looks kick-***.