370z in-dash head unit recommendations
 

Hi all, newb here.

I purchased my 370z last october and didn't get the model with bose and nav installed in it.

I love my 370z and plan on keeping it for a while so I decided I want to install navigation along with improved music player and such.

I am a complete newb when it comes to car audio, parts, etc.

Any recommendations for an in-dash head unit? I dont need satellite radio or rear view camera really.... I am looking to keep this under a grand if possible.

thank you so much!

Go to Myer Emco at Baileys Crossroads and buy the Kenwood 6140 for $714, might be able to talk em down a lil ,they had two left this afternoon. They go out of business Sunday.

Pioneer AVIC-110BT

/thread (In case you are wondering, I agree completely with the above choice.)

Amazon.com: Kenwood DNX5140 6.1-Inch Wide Double-DIN In-Dash Nagivation with USB/iPod Direct Control/DVD Receiver: Automotive

This is what I have installed with the iPod cable (+$30). The 5140 doesn't have built in bluetooth but the 6140 does. You save ~$100 and you can add BT for a little more than than $100 on the 5140 later. I would recommend the 6140 though if you like the bluetooth feature. I have my Jawbone on my ear all day so I didn't care too much for it.

The headunit itself is great.

I third kenwood all of there double dins are great.

thanks guys!

I saw ak370's installation and it looks AWESOME!


anyone know any credible northern virginia (preferably centreville/fairfax area) professionals that install these HU's?

It seems like a complicated process (at least in my perspective) and I dont want it to go wrong. How much do installations normally cost? I think I'm going to look into kenwood. But I'm a little wary because alot of amazon.com and cnet reviews of HU's aren't 100% positive...

I'm just leaning toward Kenwood since they use garmin's for GPS and parrot for BT. I dont know if any other brands are good in those two aspects...

The only one I know is myself. Not trying to tute my own horn but I did AK's install.

yeah i read. it looks really fantastic man. I wish i lived in NJ

How far do you live from the Delaware mm bridge?

i live in northern virginia.

so from my house to atlantic city for example it would take about four hours and half.

I am about an hour and a half from AC.

what do you guys think about alpines?

Alpine is a solid brand still, not sure if they have any good navigation units, but if all you want is audio/video then I would recommend them.

hmm. yeah GPS is a key feature I'm looking for.

I guess you can't beat Garmin GPS in Kenwoods huh?

How much do normal shops charge you for installation?