im looking for a good in-dash cd/navigation system(non flip-up). Im more intersted in how well the navigation works. What would u guys recommend and if u guys have any pics please post so i can see how it looks. thxs

 

Pioneer Z3...FTW!!!

 

Pioneer avic-z120bt!!!! So awesome even has new Pandora control for I phones

 

alright thxs man.. well im goin to buy from this website. onlinecarstereo.com and the closest thing they have is the pioneer avic z110bt. i guess its pretty much the same. i got my speakers from this website and the prices are wicked cheap. there selling that unit for $949

 

That unit is awesome too! i think the only main difference is the pandora thing. I have the z2 and love it!

 

i wouldnt really use pandora and i dont have a iphone. i just listen to cds and want a good navigation system.. so i guess ill get that one

 

You said: “[[‘]m more inter[e]sted in how well the navigation works.”

So…I’ll keep my comments to navigation, and the systems I’ve personally used (Alpine, Kenwood (OEM Garmin), and Pioneer).

Map Detail/Display
If you like a very detailed map that has a “Rand McNally-like” appearance, you will like the Pioneer best. Alpine is second with a somewhat less rich display, and Kenwood (OEM Garmin) has a more animated-like map. There is a compromise when displaying more detail, and that is performance (more about that later in this post).

Application Software (Interface)
Kenwood (OEM Garmin) is the clear winner here. Although Kenwood offers a plethora of features, operation is very intuitive. I cannot say the same for either Alpine of Pioneer (both have esoteric operations that require a significant learning curve to take advantage of more sophisticated features).

Performance (map redrawing, route guidance, etc.)
Kenwood (driven by Garmin software) has the advantage. Maps redraw more quickly, detours and re-routes are much faster, and about every function is faster with the Garmin software. Alpine is a distant second, and Pioneer comes up pretty slow in comparison to Garmin.

In Summary
Kenwood (OEM Garmin) is my favorite for its simple yet feature-rich interface, and its fast performance. I like Alpine for its great hardware (excellent LCD screen and great rearview camera with super-cool integrated software). Pioneer is my third choice. Pioneer has a wonderfully rich map display, but it’s just too slow for my liking.

Of course these are personal opinions that someone else may not agree with.

--Spike

 

This is what I'm getting in a few months, I can't find a better deal

https://my350z.com/forum/audio-video...mport-dps.html

 

although that site does have extremely good pricing id try google shopping just to explore some alternatives. it may save you some money and its layed out pretty well showing tax, shipping and all that good stuff.

 

What ever you do, do NOT buy the Clarion NX-409! I could rant forever about how much this unit fails in every possible way. But to the point, the nav sucks. You can not hear it, even on max volume. It takes forever to load/relocate, and is inaccurate as to where you are on the road exactly. Furthermore it is in no way 'user friendly'. I'll leave it at that.

 

It’s interesting that you mention Clarion. Nissan’s OEM navigation is provided by Xanavi (which is Clarion’s GPS division).

I won’t add anything to your comments except to say I totally agree with you.

I really like Clarion H/U’s (especially the single-din models), but I do not like Clarion GPS units. I can only speculate why Nissan chooses such a weak GPS device as the OEM device installed in Nissan and Infiniti cars.

--Spike

 

I've had my Pioneer Avic D3 for over three years and I love it.

Considering how much they have dropped in price I would definitely recommend them.

 

i've been pretty pleased with my eclpse AVN 6620, especially like the real time traffic updates and reroutes it does if you have satelite radio.