xydavid

OK so I test drove a 2k2 today... only had a GLE for me to test with the nav grrr... but thinking about trading my 2k in on an SE loaded.

One ? I had though... Is there any place for a single CD in the dash like on the 2k's and 2k1's if you get the nav system? I don't mind the changer in the trunk, but damn I want to at least be able to pop in a CD in the cabin if I need to.

Also, my CD changer in my 2k skips on CD-Rs all the freakin time (but the in dash player is fine with them). Have they improved that any?

All in all I was impressed. The heated steering wheel was surprisingly nice (although wish it had a low setting!) The GPS system kind of seemed like pain in the butt to set to your destination though... but that's without having read the manual, so hopefully it's easier once you know what you're doing!

Anyone who upgraded regret the decision? I've figured I can lease a 2k2 SE loaded for about the note I'm paying to buy my 2k.

oh- and does the car have Daytime Running Lights, out of curiosity. I thought that extra white light was for that, but the salesman told me know... but then again, he also told me the nav system would play DVDs too, and I just don't think he's right about that one!

BigDogJonx

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Nope, I dont have a 2k2 with Nav, but no place to pop in a Single CD.

TimW

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80 mins CDRs will skip in the changer but work find in the dash. 74 mins will work fine in both (if you can find them). recording less than 74 on the 80's will not help.

Tanman

That's why you gotta go aftermarket! Add an amp and a sub, maybe even replace the speakers with components. If I had a choice, I'd get an Alpine navigation system with LCD display or DVD. It costs a bit more, but is sleeker and can also play DVDs.

xydavid

yea but the 2k2 nav system integrates with the auto climate system

I just want to make sure I can play CD-Rs... guess I'm going to have to pull some out. I'd also really like to have at least one in dash CD player. They really should have put that instead of the cassette player. Does anyone actually even use that thing anymore?!

jefferdy1

I have the 2K2 SE with Navi and it does have a single in dash CD player along with the trunk mount changer. If you use the in dash unit you have to pull out the Navi CD but it replaces the display with a neat CD panel to play your CD with.

I haven't tried a CD-R in the in dash since I like looking at the Navi but they do play fine in the changer without problems so far.

I traded in my 2K GLE for the 2K2 SE and I don't have any regrets.

Jeff

xydavid

Great! Well I think I'm going to do it if the terms are right. I'm going through a dealer and carsdirect.com, so I have a (supposedly) guaranteed price of $29925, which is a few hundred above dealer invoice. WIsh me luck lol.

tomcat

For those interested ...here is a screen shot of the CD panel that appears on the Nav screen with a music CD.


I've been playing with the Nav unit all weekend. I just bought a fully loaded 2002 Merlot GLE on Saturday. :-)

tomcat

Here are some other screen shots of Nav system options. Some are blurry but they give you a general idea of options.

Newman

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my alpine DVD (DVA-5200) cant play CD-Rs. just thought i'd let you so you're not surprised when/if you get one. HOWEVER, the DVA-5205 may play them. all i know is the 5200 cant

tomcat

Here are a few more pics which show how the unit opens to expose CD drive:

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awsker

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How much did you get for your 2K GLE ? If you don't mind me asking

jefferdy1

I got 19,500 for it. It had almost 29K miles on it but was in great shape. Your typical Nissan paint chips but otherwise perfect.

Dario

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i wish i had that!!!! looks GREAT

Max2000

that looks nice... now I want a Nav sys.

mingo

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if you are saying that the alpine navi system can play DVD's than thats' an incorrect statement.. i have the nve-n851a (dvd rom) navigation unit from alpine.. it's a dVD rom but doesn't play dVD's just the navigation DVD's... it would be nice though..

i•maxx

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