Alpine IVA-W205 or Pioneer Avic D3?
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basically comes down to whether you want Navi or not, and a few extra tuning options on the Pioneers side. in Alpines defense, there has been a few noise issues with the newer Pioneers lately... specifically the D3 and the 880PRS.
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Neither .
In the realm of affordable and to include features that are needed/wanted, this will have to do. What are your thoughts referencing the Alpine in particular? Good or bad.....
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Well everyone here knows Im not a fan of current offerings from Alpine. With that being said you need to clarify your intentions. If using Navi, then Id say Alpine is the most expensive of the bunch and your speaking of budget...
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A full navi system from Alpine isn't expensive. The new IVA-W205 has the dock built in the double din unit. With the W205 and the new Blackbird for it the whole sustem will cost $1400 plus tax, that's not bad for a complete unit. The pro to the unit is you can use the Blackbird in other cars. I have the W200 and the external docking station for the old Blackbird and I absolutely love it. My wife doesn't like audio mods so getting the portable Blackbird unit I can use stand alone in her SUV is great but when she doesn't need it I just dock it up to my W200 and I have full controls. My 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by 2AZN2DMAX
A full navi system from Alpine isn't expensive. The new IVA-W205 has the dock built in the double din unit. With the W205 and the new Blackbird for it the whole sustem will cost $1400 plus tax, that's not bad for a complete unit. The pro to the unit is you can use the Blackbird in other cars. I have the W200 and the external docking station for the old Blackbird and I absolutely love it. My wife doesn't like audio mods so getting the portable Blackbird unit I can use stand alone in her SUV is great but when she doesn't need it I just dock it up to my W205 and I have full controls. My 2 cents.
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$1400 is at a Circuit City, Best Buy, or at a local authorized Alpine dealer but you can get it around $1100 online new. I still say the docking station is what sets the W205 apart.
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Well everyone here knows Im not a fan of current offerings from Alpine. With that being said you need to clarify your intentions. If using Navi, then Id say Alpine is the most expensive of the bunch and your speaking of budget...
Mainly, Ipod connectivity, SAT Radio, DVD, ddin, and touchscreen are the main concerns. With the option of adding Bluetooth and a rear view camera in the future.
These 2 units I can get away with around/under 1k, possibly way under if I don't care about the warranty and get it from an online vendor, but that may not be the route taken.
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Originally Posted by 2AZN2DMAX
A full navi system from Alpine isn't expensive. The new IVA-W205 has the dock built in the double din unit. With the W205 and the new Blackbird for it the whole sustem will cost $1400 plus tax, that's not bad for a complete unit. The pro to the unit is you can use the Blackbird in other cars. I have the W200 and the external docking station for the old Blackbird and I absolutely love it. My wife doesn't like audio mods so getting the portable Blackbird unit I can use stand alone in her SUV is great but when she doesn't need it I just dock it up to my W200 and I have full controls. My 2 cents.
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Right and right! I don't need the Blackbird immediately, but do like the option of being able to purchase it for a complete package later on.
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1400 is pushing it a little much right now for just a headunit. Also budgeting for the Sat Radio, Ipod harness, component speakers up front, replacement for the rear sides and rear deck, amp, and power wires. If it was just the headunit alone to be upgraded, then I would definately splurge more for it.
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Originally Posted by Deckdout2
Mainly, Ipod connectivity, SAT Radio, DVD, ddin, and touchscreen are the main concerns. With the option of adding Bluetooth and a rear view camera in the future.
The others are like the same between the two..
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Then my vote would most definately go to the AVIC. And yes it can be had substantially less than a grand here.
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Originally Posted by myktek
that is my plan, the w205 and blackbird, i think it finally comes out this month.. -)
Bestbuy around here has it, but it was enclosed in a plastic cover on the display. They wouldn't let me play.
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