The Kenwood 7140, I wanted it!
 

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?

Pics!!

Excellent information for those who have the Bose stereo without the nav! Can you please take photographs of the Bose swap-out when it happens? Thanks!

Rep Point! :tup:

I'm going to take some pics as it is installed, and some when its complete. I have to wait on the trim plate to get started. Just look over the 7140 and you'll see why I bit the bullet...


http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113DNX7...=detailed_info

Yes, this is an excellent choice...and you have me thinking...hmmmm. My wife disdains nav though...hmmmm.

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

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

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

JerryK

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

Its installed.......Love it!


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That's fantastic. I really enjoyed the pictures. Much appreciated.

Yea I ordered the 5140 for my Z last week. It does the text thing for the iphone. Can't wait. :) I also got the Ipod kit. Waiting on the XM and Bluetooth and backup camera till I have more funds.