New 2003 owner. Nav sugestions

by **mhaas2** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:31 pm

New 2003 owner. Nav sugestions. I just got a 2003 Solara last night and am interested in installing a nav system. What do you guys recomend. The car has the JBL system with CD and cassete. Is there a Toyota head unit that I can put in, or should I look aftermarket? I am looking for a "clean" instalation that looks nice.

Thanks, Mike

by **Jakecallun20** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:45 pm

welcome man. There is a headunit that toyota makes, for the Gen 2's not sure if it will fit in to your 1.5 tho. post up some pics!

by **Kenz** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 4:14 pm

If you want in dash check out crutchfield.com , they have the newest models and don't sell junk.
Its about a grand to get a good indash that will replace your factory radio.

Other option is to get a portable one that sticks on your windshield. I have a Magellan that I use and it works great. I can take it out of the car when im not using it and not worry about it getting stolen.

by **Gangis** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 7:34 pm

Hey... I have a 2002 which is a Gen 1.5 like yours. I ordered a Pioneer AVIC-D2 in-dash nav/DVD player. When I get it next week I'll post pics and reviews... I got it off ebay for $525.

by **SolaraBlue** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 7:44 pm

you cant go wrong with an eclipse nav unit. i have one and love it. also toyota and lexus use the eclipse navigation units which is another reason i bought one....

by **Gangis** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:55 pm

Eclipse is good, but more expensive.

I think Pioneer's UI looks a bit better, though.

by **AguinaldoHomes Inc** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:52 pm

i have the kenwood ddx-7019 for the car it fits perfect in the oem slot...

by **ltn1dr** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:08 pm

I've had no problems with my Pioneer AVIC-D3...

by **Ruski** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:09 pm

I prefer a D1 or D3 pioneer

by **Gangis** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:08 pm

Heh, the Pioneer AVIC-D2 is identical to the D1 hardware-wise, but the D2 has a newer software version. However if you got the discs from the D2 and put them in the D1, it'll upgrade the software up to the equivalent of the D2.

BTW, my D2 works wonderfully. I absolutely love it!

by **mhaas2** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:08 am

Thanks for the resposes. I think that the Pioneer may be the way I go.

by **facevedo17** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:41 am

I currently have a Jvc don't remeber the model number its ok but Im gonna be changing it for the Pioneer D3 unit ....for the price and features Its the better buy for me .....and it looks Factory ....

by **Texas Tornado** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:58 am

you got PM

by **Sebas007** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:55 am

DDX-7019 + KNA-G510
Nav display is 100 better than any other unit I saw including Eclipse and Pioneer)
Pics in my Gen 2 (the little gap will be fix)

My thread about those product
http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php?t=36671

by **Astro** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 11:08 am

SolaraBlue wrote:you cant go wrong with an eclipse nav unit. i have one and love it. also toyota and lexus use the eclipse navigation units which is another reason i bought one....

This is true, which makes it easier on installation. I'm getting the Eclipse AVN-5510 with the bluetooth adapter for christmas. Finally changing out the stock deck. I'm also getting an Inifiniti 4ch amp, components, and 6x9's. I can't wait to get them so I can install them

Later, I plan on buying and installing a Fosgate P500-1bd amp and single 15" Fosgate P3D215 sub. I made a custom 3/4" MDF ported sub enclosure I built myself specifically tuned for it. Damn, I'm getting anxious, I haven't had subs in the ride since like '02!
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