Aftermarket Nav systems! Need advice!
 

I am thinking about getting an aftermarket Nav system for my '07 350z but I need advice. Questions...has anyone purchased and had installed an aftermarket Nav system...did you have it placed in the glove box area near the radio...what is your opinion about getting an aftermarket vs Nissan dealer install...how much approximately would an aftermarket cost...what recommendations do you have for a Nav system, i.e. Pioneer etc...and can anyone recommend a Nav system installer in CT who they had a good experience with. Many thanks!

if you get a HU (stereo) with nav, you can place the sat antenna on the dash. check out some of the DIY's in the audio section.

for me, i just use my cheezo Nuvi that's hardwired. works great.

Since you have a 350 you can place the gps antenna under the plastic on the top of the strut bar. it sees the gps satellites just fine through the rear window and there is no unsightly antenna.

Thanks....I have a Nuvi also and it's probably the best alternative. I sure would like a Nav system built in to the dash though but I may have to live with the Nuvi.

I'd advise against Kenwood. I've been pretty unhappy with their support and their software blows. I paid $1500 for my Kenwood and install was $300 including the backup camera, bluetooth mic, and sat radio and gps antennas.

Next time, I'm trying Pioneer.

spearfish- make sure big hears your displeasure with kenwood and willingness to try pioneer. he's going to luv that! :tup: :icon17: