The Kenwood 7140, I wanted it!

355890 · 04-15-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Arizona Z

OK.... Here we go. Started the game plan for the installation of a Kenwood 7140 today. Let me first say, it's not cheap! I wanted it... It will do the 3G iPhone like a dream, even SMS texting! (No wife means a family vote of 1) Freedom at last!

Kenwood DNX7140 Navigation receiver at Crutchfield.com

I have a Sport, Touring, Automatic, in Brilliant Silver. The Bose was the first issue. The face trim plate is not double din ready. Seems there are no after market trim kits for the 370 yet. (Checked everywhere) The solution was Nissan's trim plate for the Base Audio (Non Touring, Non Nav) Just get one from Nissan, right? So thats what I did... For $174.11, part #68262, and thats wholesale! Thanks to Kevin in the Parts Dept. at Pinnacle Nissan in Scottsdale, AZ. I did not have to pay full boat for the part. List for it was $265.81. It should be here in 2 to 3 days. That hurt!

Gettin' the stuff togeather...

Kenwood will not warranty the 7140 unless you get it from an "Authorized Dealer" You can save 1 or 2 hundred bucks today, if you buy from an Un-Authorized dealer on the internet. But here in the Arizona heat....I wanted it covered by Kenwood for at least the first year. Bottom line, today if you WANT it from an Authorized Dealer.... its $1499.99! After seeing a 7140 pair with my iPhone 3G I was toast! Now for the add ons.

XM Radio adapter w/ XM Mini tuner. $130.00

iPod / Video Cable $29.99

Rearview Camera $200.00

Nissan ANT. Adapter $15.99

Nissan Steering Control Adapter $94.99

Install $483.99

Hopefully it will be installed on Monday. I will post some pics when its DONE ;-) I'll let you married guys total it up and tell me I'm crazy... But it is one fine unit!! Right honey?

There is NO head unit worth this much.....rip off.

Arizona Z · 04-16-2009, 12:28 AM

Actually, their is one that cost more. The soon to be released Kenwood 9140 at an MSRP of $2000. But, I did enjoy your response, it was priceless....

http://www.autoavbeat.com/tag/kenwood-dnx-9140

JerryK · 04-16-2009, 07:56 AM

Can I ask who's doing your install? I'm in Scottsdale, too, and will need a dealer soon.

Arizona Z · 04-16-2009, 09:10 AM

JerryK

I'm using Josh, at Ultimate Electronics on Northsight Blvd. He's been doing installs for 18 years, very knowledgeable guy.

04-16-2009, 12:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Arizona Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z 7AT T/S Rep Power: 18	Actually, their is one that cost more. The soon to be released Kenwood 9140 at an MSRP of $2000. But, I did enjoy your response, it was priceless.... http://www.autoavbeat.com/tag/kenwood-dnx-9140 Last edited by Arizona Z; 04-16-2009 at 12:57 AM.

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Arizona Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z 7AT T/S Rep Power: 18	JerryK I'm using Josh, at Ultimate Electronics on Northsight Blvd. He's been doing installs for 18 years, very knowledgeable guy.