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11-30-2003, 02:41 PM
#5
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The Nav & audio system are integrated... you will have to replace everything. And you have to custom-mount the GPS antenna (I don't even know where it is located) It will cost too much. An aftermarket solution would be cheaper, and better. And from a legal standpoint, the Navi software is tied-in to VIN and your not supposed to use in on another i35.
To make matters worse the Maxima Navi also integrates your HVAC controls... I'm not sure about the i35, though.
If you want cheap, get an $800 Magellan, and call it a day... but you may regret it.
G
To make matters worse the Maxima Navi also integrates your HVAC controls... I'm not sure about the i35, though.
If you want cheap, get an $800 Magellan, and call it a day... but you may regret it.
G
11-30-2003, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by kenny
Most aftermarket nav system have a small screen, and I believe very few have voice recognition. To me, a nav is good for someone who travels frequently to unfamiliar places. Otherwise, a set of good maps should do.
The new Pioneer, Alpine, and Kenwood DVD-based GPS units have large screens, and work great! I use mine all the time, avoiding traffic with the "Detour" option, looking for gas, food, and any other destination you can categorize... I will never buy another car without one (unless I have no money).
If you can afford it, get one! Besides: "chicks dig it!"
G
12-01-2003, 05:32 AM
#9
Originally Posted by 02MaXiMa_GLE
Well not quite...
The new Pioneer, Alpine, and Kenwood DVD-based GPS units have large screens, and work great! I use mine all the time, avoiding traffic with the "Detour" option, looking for gas, food, and any other destination you can categorize... I will never buy another car without one (unless I have no money).
If you can afford it, get one! Besides: "chicks dig it!"
G
The new Pioneer, Alpine, and Kenwood DVD-based GPS units have large screens, and work great! I use mine all the time, avoiding traffic with the "Detour" option, looking for gas, food, and any other destination you can categorize... I will never buy another car without one (unless I have no money).
If you can afford it, get one! Besides: "chicks dig it!"
G
12-01-2003, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by VMaximus02
Where did you purchased yours? Was it difficult to install?
Like I said you can probably get a high-end unit installed for $2k - $3k.
If you do it yourself, the hardest part of the install is connecting the Speed Sensor to your ?(gauge cluster)?
G
12-01-2003, 04:13 PM
#11
Originally Posted by 02MaXiMa_GLE
Um, yeah... mine is actually a stock Nissan GPS. (I bought the with stock Navi)
Like I said you can probably get a high-end unit installed for $2k - $3k.
If you do it yourself, the hardest part of the install is connecting the Speed Sensor to your ?(gauge cluster)?
G
Like I said you can probably get a high-end unit installed for $2k - $3k.
If you do it yourself, the hardest part of the install is connecting the Speed Sensor to your ?(gauge cluster)?
G
12-01-2003, 05:01 PM
#12
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Originally Posted by ajahearn
Out of curiousity, why would you need to connect the Speed Sensor? Isn't the speed sensor irrelevant and possibly misleading?
G
12-01-2003, 07:08 PM
#13
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It seems that NAV has been available on cars for at least 5 years, but the price has not really come down that much. In earlier years, the NAV was only available to high end cars, but now even the Max (entry luxury with a bit of a stretch) has it. Considering that the Nav is now "mass produced", one would expect to see a price drop (not so yet). Just look at the DVDs, which are less than ten years old, and you can now buy one for $40 (as opposed to $800 eight years ago).
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