Basic Navigation Question for a Solara Dummy

[Debbie]

Hi guys..I'm new to the forum, and found this page when researching about navis. I have some really low level questions that probably a 5 year old could answer.

I have a 2007 Solara Coupe SE (no frills, except the pretty blizzard pearl color). I now want to get a touch screen navigation system, in dash, bluetooth, hopefully with a backup camera if I could afford it (budget is $1-2 K)

1. Can navigation systems be installed on my car model after purchase, particulary in-dash?
2. If so, is it standard feature that navigation speaks to you when giving directions, or is that a special feature you have to look for (I know really dumb question, and dumb way to articulate it)
3. Finally...assuming that a navigation could be installed in dash...what do you guys recommend?

I tried looking through other forums, but didn't really see my answer. thanks in advance.

[Ruski]

1. Yes navis can be installed in our cars. both indash and flip up
2. Most navis that i have seen and used have voice directions.
3. theres alot of systems out there. Alpine D1, D3 , Eclipse , search Sound Domain. Theres also a few members that have navis installed here on Sg

[SolaraBlue]

why dont you buy the factory nav unit?

if you want to go aftermarket, i own an eclipse AVN5435 and love it.

[Sebas007]

Kenwood DDX-7019
Kenwood GNA-G510 (Garmin GPS unit)

Read this
http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php?t=36671

[Debbie]

Thank you everyone..now I have many different things I could start researching. I didn't even know where to begin before this.

i would prefer to buy factory, but I have no clue where to get that. I guess researching is always good.

[krawzyazn]

pioneer Avic Z1 or Z2

dont settle for less

[SolaraBlue]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyota-L ... 0194919763

did a quick search on google and this came up...

[Ruski]

for oem navi . you can try ebay or the dealer

[Sebas007]

First I would say you are in the wrong section...you should create your post in the Gen 2-2.5 navigation section for better answers !

I think it is a good place to get EOM stuff !
http://www.oemvalue.com/toyota2.htm

[kingkakyle]

1. Yes i have an in-dash i installed myself (eclipse avn5510)
2.They will give you turn by turn, but more expensive ones give what is called text-to-speech , this feature the navi actually tells u the major street names and freeways (for example it would say merge onto i-10 west)
3. ive only used the one i have and i love it....its eclipse avn5510 has 7" screen.....i got bluetooth and backup navi for it...also with this it has a plug for toyota steering wheel controls so u dont need to buy anything seperate....i bought my stuff on ebay and so with those and misc parts i think i payed between $1000-$1100, and installed it myself which took some time lol

[Astro]

^^I agree, the Eclipse AVN5510 is a great navi system. I've also installed it, but on my 2000. Very user friendly. Plus, for the price, you can add on the extras - like the back-up camera, bluetooth, and iPOD for less than 2k.

[TRAFFICBLOWS]

Kenwood DNX-8120... coming out soon... looks awesome and has BT built-in!