What is the ball park range I can expect to install a navigation HU professionally? I just got a quote for $200 dollars. Is that a little steep?I would have thought around $100.Thanks

 

200 is probably about the average rate for professional job installing navigation unit and screen.

 

$155, (tax,parts included) .. nice clean install, left too many fingerprints on the paint.. i guess they don't know what doorhandles are for ...

 

I went to another place and got it installed yesterday. The Head unit I installed was the Pioneer AVIC-N1.They charged me 180(tax included). Kinda steep, but I wanted it installed asap.

 

That's a very complex hu, from what I remember. More than just a navi. 180 isn't bad at all.

 

Why did ya decide on the AVIC-N1? Just trying to figure out the differences between that one and the AVN2454. Not sure what to get.

 

How do you like the AVIC-N1? I bought one but I'm afraid to open the box because I don't Know if I will be able to see the screen with the top down. I messed with the demo unit in the shop but there was too many features to try them all.

 

That's everywhere, my door handles are clean as hell, but i have fingerprints everywhere ELSE on my car

 

I love the AVIC-N1. After getting use to the controls, I have to say that this is the best navigation/DVD HU in my opinion.Also plus the fact that I got it for a very cheap price. I like the touch screen especially because you don't have to punch in all the numbers and letter with a remote, which makes it easier.

 

The Avic-N1 is the way to go, there is one MAJOR difference between that piece and the Eclipse AVN piece and that is that the Pioneer has an ebrake wire which can easily be grounded out for viewing DVD, the AVN however, only allows you to view DVD when it's GPS signal has deminsihed IE meaning you are stopped... A lot of people are going to be mighty dissappointed when they discover this.

 

Not to start an argument or anything but I have the AVN2454 installed last week totally love it, but you can have it wired so that you can watch DVD while you're driving w/ no problem. I actually choose the eclipse cuase of the dual slot, if you want to listen to a cd/mp3 disc and also have nav you can cuase there are 2 slots. The eclipse also looks very oem if installed right and that was the look i was going for. I got it installed cuase my friend owns and Al & Eds out here so I got a killer break on install and the unit but a good install price would be around 200, factoring in they have to tap into the speed sensor for the NAV. If you're like me with the Bose its even harder but can be done.

 

Sounds interesting got any pictures? Does your friend do XM radio?

 

Yeah I dont have any pics up yet I can email if you're interested in seeing the unit, but yeah they can install almost anything for your car, if its non bose even easier.

 

I can watch DVD's while driving.Who said you can't.=)

 

^ I would not do that....not really safe oh btw, police is giving out tickets if you drive and watch dvd at the same time... (at least I heard that from some1)

 

i got pulled over once while having a DVD playing but I quickly switched it to the computer screen on the AVIC and when the cop asked me what it was, I said it was a "stand alone fuel and ignition timing management system with integrated navigation " with a serious face ... and cop looked at me dumbfoundedly and then told me to just slow it down.... lol ...

 

My risk of getting pulled over in NY is just as great with or without the DVD on.But if I ever get pulled over I'll try to remember what you said Phoenixtroy"stand alone fuel and ignition timing management system with integrated navigation "=)