So Im about to pull the trigger on a aftermarket nav. Opinions welcome

[Chefelvis]

get the eclipse. Way better sound than a kenwood. I hear rumors of a new eclipse double din on the way. Maybe you should wait and get the 5500 on closeout.

[Wrascal]

I'm also a big fan of the portables.

I've used a Garmin iQue 3600 for 3 years. This ONE GPS has provided service in at least 5 different vehicles, providing help to 4 different drivers.

It may not be as pretty as an OEM (or alternate) install; but it beats the permanent installed units.

Oops, I forgot the airplane trip that it took last spring. It also worked on the other coast - and in two additional vehicles.

[typesfanatik]

Originally Posted by turbodav

I just bought the kenwood ddx-6019-kna-g510 combo with the bluetooth kca-bt100 from abc car audio in tx for 1265 shipped great deal and fast shipping here is there number is 1(800) 947-2049. I have not installed it yet but hopfully in a week or so

what is the name of that place.

[typesfanatik]

Originally Posted by imnfni

look at www.sonicelectronix.com Good auth. dealer and good prices.

wow no ****, they are the ones with the really cheap 8017 from kenwood. im glad you said

[shovelhd]

How do you know they're an authorized dealer?

[accordingtoome]

Originally Posted by Wrascal

I'm also a big fan of the portables.

I've used a Garmin iQue 3600 for 3 years. This ONE GPS has provided service in at least 5 different vehicles, providing help to 4 different drivers.

It may not be as pretty as an OEM (or alternate) install; but it beats the permanent installed units.

Oops, I forgot the airplane trip that it took last spring. It also worked on the other coast - and in two additional vehicles.

ditto that i take it to texas with me when i visit my little girl and i can go anywhere knowing i can get back to where i started.

[typesfanatik]

i just got a chance to play with the avn5500 from eclipse very very cool

is it worth the 300 dollars over the kenwood 8017

[JAMIES_BOY]

I have the NAV in my RTL. I use a Nuvi 360 in my Civic. As far as finding things on the fly, the Nuvi is the best by far. Just my .02

[accordingtoome]

Originally Posted by JAMIES_BOY

I have the NAV in my RTL. I use a Nuvi 360 in my Civic. As far as finding things on the fly, the Nuvi is the best by far. Just my .02

told you so

[apwelsh]

Originally Posted by typesfanatik

If it says sirius ready, will My XM still work ( i have a yr subscription now )

Sirius sells a module to provide Sirus radio to XM Ready radios.

XM sells a module to provide XM radio to Sirius Read radios.

They both work generally the same way, they offer a full tuner solution designed to mimic the competitions communications back to the generic satellite ready adapter of your radio.

I sent link to my son about 2 years ago, but I can't find them now. I recommend a google search.