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Originally Posted by Cyberbilly
I looked at the Avic D3 yesterday. I liked it except that you have to remove the Nav DVD in order to listen to music CDs. Which means you can't navigate and enjoy music at the same time.  |
For your budget, the AVIC D3 by Pioneer will fit the bill. As for the CD issue, if you're going to use the iPod, there's no need to play a music CD. I found the user (not editor) reviews on CNET.com very helpful here.
Crutchfield is even giving away a back up camera when you purchase a nav unit. You can also get the ipod adapter and even bluetooth for about $1,100, including shipping. The AVIC is XM compatible. You have to purchase an interface for it, but you can get one with nav-integrating traffic information. Look around in Crutchfield's and Pioneer's site for available accessories.
If you have the JBL system, you'll also need an adapter for it. This kind of info is where calling Crutchfield is very helpful. From all the reviews, the AVIC D3 sounds even better hooked up the JBL system than the stock stereo does.
Oh, and don't let Crutchfield tell you it won't fit, it will. Go to metraonline.com to find out which kit you need and call Crutchfield direct to have them add this to the cart if & when you buy it. See my post from yesterday and the responses to it.
The Eclipse units seem to be more expensive, and that's before the add-ons you'll want. Sounds like you can get what you want and more if you go with the AVIC D3 for at or under $1,500.