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Old 01-29-2008, 08:35 PM   #1 of 7
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in-dash navigation system

I want to buy an in-dash navigation system. I went to some online shops but none of them say which are in-dash and which are not.

Does anyone have a good nav system to recommend for an Infiniti FX?
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Old 01-30-2008, 12:08 PM   #2 of 7
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Re: in-dash navigation system

Why dont you have the dealer install the factory nav system?
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Old 01-30-2008, 03:36 PM   #3 of 7
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Re: in-dash navigation system

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Why dont you have the dealer install the factory nav system?

Not at all practical. Factory units have parts scattered all over the vehicle and require different wiring harnesses etc.

A quick check at an Infiniti OEM parts site came up with a cost of $4022.00 for just the basic parts, not including miscellaneous brackets and such. The display unit alone costs $2797, the software CD is 285, the DVD drive is 760.


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Old 01-30-2008, 06:17 PM   #4 of 7
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Re: in-dash navigation system

I'd take a look at the Eclipse units (w. detachable Tom Tom) and Pioneer units. There are models that can pull in XM traffic reports (for a monthly fee) that might be worthwhile to you if you do a lot of driving in densely populated areas. Go to Crutchfield and see which models fit your dash opening.
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Old 01-31-2008, 07:17 PM   #5 of 7
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Re: in-dash navigation system

I frankly prefer on-dash gps. I can take it with me when I travel, go on my boat (it has nautical also) or lend to a friend/visitor. Plus - when it is obsolete and I want to upgrade; grab, clip, place, plug - done.


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Old 02-01-2008, 10:24 AM   #6 of 7
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I frankly prefer on-dash gps. I can take it with me when I travel, go on my boat (it has nautical also) or lend to a friend/visitor. Plus - when it is obsolete and I want to upgrade
You can upgrade in-dash units as well. The one in my Lexus is upgradable (I had to upgrade because according to the original disc supplied with the car our new house was in a field with no connecting road).

But unless an in-dash unit came with the car, I'm not sure I'd fit one, but this is a matter of personal taste. One other advantage of on-dash units is they can also be v. useful navigating around an unfamiliar place on foot. Handy if you're on vacation and want to get out of the car and walk round a city.
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Old 02-01-2008, 05:36 PM   #7 of 7
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Re: in-dash navigation system

Eric_L: that's why I recommended the Eclipse head unit... it has a detachable Tom Tom unit.
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