I'm looking in to this unit to replace my OEM Double din here are the specs tell me what you think





Features
Product Features:
Your Concierge on the Road
With this premium GPS navigation and car entertainment system, youre always in the drivers seat, even when you need to get things done while driving. The Strada Mobile Navigation System from Panasonic is your concierge on the road.
All-in-One Entertainment
You can have hours of uninterrupted theater-like movies and music using DVDs, satellite radio, or even your own iPodŽ. The MOS-FET high power amplifier delivers pure signal output with minimal treble noise. The result is highly faithful sound reproduction with expressive musical detail. The 2-channel downmix Dolby DigitalŽ decoder delivers incredible surround sound.
Simple Operation
To operate most functions, all you need to do is touch the screen. The intuitive graphical user interface features clear, color graphics and text in three languages that let you "touch and choose" what you want, so you can start using your system from the very first day quickly and easily. You can also select voice guidance, also in three languages.
Youre Always on Your Way
Before you even leave the driveway, you can customize your destination menu and conduct multiple searches. With map coverage of the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, including detailed city maps and 12 million points of interest (POI), you can go almost anywhere across town or on the other side of the country. Easy map updates keep your itinerary current.
High Tech, High Performance
The amazingly fast 30GB1 Hard Disc Drive and ultra 1-chip GPS mean you wont have to wait, and when you want to customize your features with entertainment, information and technology options, youll still have plenty of capacity. Long commute? Add Sirius Traffic or activate Bluetooth.

 

If your going to spend money on something like that do it right here's a few

This one is Pioneer a favorite of many..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PIONE...em190193212093


This is by Kenwood it's not CD based like the Pioneer so it faster ....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kenwo...spagenameZWDVW


And this one is by panasonic same kind as the kenwood where it's not cd based...AND it has a 30gb harddrive...this is the one your referencing above


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PANAS...em200195266168

Personally I like the Kenwood one...I lloveeee Pioneer but don't like the fact that I HAVE to use the CD for the navi...panasonic is nicceee the hd is ggreeaatt but if I don't go pioneer I would go kenwood with music...

There are plenty out there that are less expensive but don't have the many options that these bring...check them out and let us know what you like

Anyone else car to chime in

 

Well i like the kenwood and panisonic but the price is out there. iIhave a shop that will do the poineer for 1,100
installed you things that's to much

 

I have the D3 and if your IPOD savvy ie videos, movies etc...you don't really have to remove the disc. I haven't taken my nav disc out in months...

Wonder why that first shot is photoshopped??

 

I have the D2 and ilove it. Display is a little small but looks pretty nice and I grabbing

 

Ok so while your in NAVI mode you can still listen to your CD"S

 

Yes, the NAV goes into memory mode, so you have limited functions but it still works...

 

Got my AVIC-D3 from Cartronix.com for around $606 shipped. Also ordered a Pioneer 12 disc changer refurbished of eBay for $100 shipped. I can listen to my changer and use full navigation (DVD stays in) while using the changer and/or Ipod.

 

where are you located..I have someone that installs these for really good prices...I do install too but the navi with the speed sensor and all is going to take me a whiillee ...I did one but I was there for a whiilllleee...

 

Speed sensor is easy.

The VSS wire in the 2004 Maxima is the BROWN wire on the AV switch (big white box above the radio). There should be 2 grey clips next to each other and a white one by itself. On the smaller grey clip, it should be 3 wires from the right. Its an 8 pulse VSS.

(Stolen from the other .org thread I made about this wire.)

 

It was a 4th gen I did it on...lolz...is there a thread on 4th gens I'm really lazy too look lolz...

 

Can yo post some pics of yours installed

Thanks

 

Well i'm droping the max off tomorrow for the install i went with the D3 1,100$ installed that includes the Harnesss and the face plate the tech said he would make sure my steerning wheel controls work also.Do you guys think this is two much

 

Yes.

$600 Radio
$22 Face Plate
$50 SWI-PS Steering Wheel Control
$5 Harness

 

Thanks

 

Well the D3 is installed and working but i have one issue after he installed it my SES light came on i didn't have time for him to trouble shoot this so i need to bring it to him on Monday. can anyone tell me what caused this i'm going to Auto zone tomorrow to pull the code and clear the light i'll post the code tomorrow,but any info i could give him would be sweat i'll also put some picks up later tonight of the install

 

here is a picture of my avicd3

 

Do i have to pull the Unit back out to install the Ipod conector

 

I'm a huge fan of Garmin - I've got a Nuvi 350 and have tried many others.

A friend of mine recently bought an RV that had a Pioneer in dash already in it.

After about five minutes we turned it off and slapped a Garmin to the windshield.

The Kenwood has the Garmin built in. A friend of mine has that unit and is very satisified - I'd go w/ the Kenwood.

*disclaimer - I really have no idea what I'm talking about other than the personal experience I've had w/ a Kenwood and Pioneer.

 

I went with pioneer (avix x920bt). Just got it but didn't put it in yet. I think it's great imo and is loaded with features!

 

Please take time to notice the date of this thread, it is almost 3 years old and this member isn't even a Maxima owner anymore.

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