Deciding on in-dash NAV

[Baller23217 10+ year member]

Which units are considered the best for around $800 (including refurbished ones on eBay)?

I've only looked into:

Pioneer avic-z1, avic-z2, avic-d3, and f700bt

My main concern is ipod functionality.

It seems these units get mixed reviews so it's hard to decide.

Any opinions/suggestions are welcome. Unit will be going into 2008 350z.

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[916Kev 10+ year member]

The iPod functionality on the F series is great. It catalogs your library and voice command works pretty well. "Play album, Show artist.."

 

[nofriends46 10+ year member]

I'm in the same debate, Im deciding on a Kenwood 8120 or pioneer f90bt or pioneer n4/z3!

Errr!

 

[Baller23217 10+ year member]

strongly considering the f700bt. will i miss the 1.2" of screen i give up?

 

[Beta 10+ year member]

I would strongly suggest going to this site. http://www.avic411.com It seems that Pioneer has stopped mailing the F series due to many problems, ipod connection, etc. I would suggest waiting until all the kinks are worked out of the F series.

 

[Baller23217 10+ year member]

what are the cons of the avic-d3?

 

[916Kev 10+ year member]

I would strongly suggest going to this site. http://www.avic411.com It seems that Pioneer has stopped mailing the F series due to many problems, ipod connection, etc. I would suggest waiting until all the kinks are worked out of the F series.

I don't have any major problems with mine. It does take about a full minute for the unit to completely boot up. Music begins playing within 15seconds of turning the car on. I haven't had any of the problems with iPod or bluetooth connectivity like the majority of people. Pioneer made an official statement and they're working on an update. You can get one now and update it when it arrives or just wait it out. I'd recommend you wait.

what are the cons of the avic-d3?

I don't own a D3 but from what I've heard there were problems with the nav. You have to insert a disc that contains maps for the nav to fully operate. Sometimes the D3 will choose a route that isn't the quickest and take you on some other streets before you arrive at your destination.

 

[Baller23217 10+ year member]

is the f700bt easy to update?

i'm really anxious to get a HU in the car so I can just have my iPod instead of CDs everywhere.

 

[rarmstrong 10+ year member]

take my Eclipse AVN7000....im looking for $800 shipped!!

 

[rarmstrong 10+ year member]

im on my brothers account my name is dvrmstrng....check my FS thread...

 

[916Kev 10+ year member]

is the f700bt easy to update?
i'm really anxious to get a HU in the car so I can just have my iPod instead of CDs everywhere.

There aren't any updates yet. Pioneer has announced they are working on one but when it will come out is anybody's guess. It will probably be uploaded via SD card but I'm not sure.

 

[Baller23217 10+ year member]

take my Eclipse AVN7000....im looking for $800 shipped!!

i don't want a flip out...i just want an in-dash screen

 

[jv032889 10+ year member]

alpine 505 $877 on abt.com

 

[djeazie 10+ year member]

Kenwood DNX8120. Had the D3 before. You must go with the Kenwood.

 

[Baller23217 10+ year member]

i will basically be only listening to music from my ipod, so i don't care about the single disc slot on the AVIC-D3.

Is the iPod scroll on the unit THAT slow? it looks like I can find one for about $550 shipped and it seems worth it.