In dash nav stereos

bad moose · Nov 6, 2011

I know nothing about stereo systems let alone nav systems. My wife has had two vehicles with factory vav systems and me likey. I have an 03 King Ranch and have learned with a little modification that it can be done. So X-mas is comming up and I want one. I just want to get the right one the first time. So which ones are the best. I would like to stick in the $800 range, which I think is reasonable for what I want.

Here's one that I like, with my limited knowledge, I think this is a fairly good one.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Clarion...?id=1218323019387&skuId=2363646&st=navigation radios&cp=1&lp=5

G Racing · Nov 6, 2011

Have you looked at the pioneer avic or the alpine?

TheSmokinStroke2002 · Nov 6, 2011

i would highly recommend any pioneer unit, and you should be able to find exactly what your looking for in that price range!

bad moose · Nov 6, 2011

That's just it I literally don't know anything about these things. So I haven't really looked at any specific brands. I am going to start with what yous guys suggest and why you suggest it. Not trying to be a pain, just wanting the best for my money. With the knowledge you guys are giving me.

skew12 · Nov 6, 2011

Another vote for pioneer here. Had my 3100 for 3 years now and no problems. Though I wouldn't mind upgrading to a model with Bluetooth, GPS, and a bigger screen.

00Rich · Nov 7, 2011

that new alpine pretty sweet Id look in to that

6.0dirtworker · Nov 7, 2011

What about this
http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8538

HaysKSFirefighter · Nov 7, 2011

Interested to see where this goes, I would like one for my 07 as well

Spatel23 · Nov 7, 2011

Ive had both Pioneer and Kenwoods. Each have their strong points and I would not hesitate to go with either one of them again.

FWIW, in my experience the Kenwoods navigation and directions are better.

Dieselroller · Nov 7, 2011

I have a ken wood in my 06 and love it!!! The things it does are endless. Plus they only run around $495- $500

bad moose · Nov 7, 2011

What are the benefits of each? What makes one better than the others?

I have had a Kenwood in my jeep, it held up well. I liked it. I have also had a Blapunkt and it was good also.

I don't know what to look for. More than likely I will not change from factory speakers if that helps. Nav., Sirius Sat, and Ipod are the functions that I want to use.

Dieselroller · Nov 7, 2011

Yea, it does all that plus USB hook up, Bluetooth, ect ect ect.

bad moose · Nov 7, 2011

Dieselroller said:
Yea, it does all that plus USB hook up, Bluetooth, ect ect ect.

What's the model?

Dieselroller · Nov 7, 2011

Not sure off hand, think its the 5100 something. Have to look after work

bad moose · Nov 7, 2011

HaysKSFirefighter said:
Interested to see where this goes, I would like one for my 07 as well

Help me out. Get some of your questions answered also. I have no idea what I should be asking.

Dieselroller · Nov 7, 2011

Ddx 512 kenwood. I was way off. But they have a newer version of it now at best buy for $500

smokinstroker · Nov 7, 2011

pioneer 920bt

built in bluetooth, nav, dvd, ipod. if you want satelite radio all it needs is a module.

got one for sale right now

bad moose · Nov 8, 2011

Dieselroller said:
Ddx 512 kenwood. I was way off. But they have a newer version of it now at best buy for $500

Ok, will look into that.

bad moose · Nov 8, 2011

Ok, next stupid question can I do the install myself? or am I better off leaving it to the pro's? I have installed radios before never thought it was that hard, just had to get the adapter right the first time.

Agjake11 · Nov 9, 2011

Radios are super easy to install. You just get a harness and wire it to the one with the radio and plug it in really.

Also if you get a pioneer and want xm let me know. I have the xm receiver for pioneer radios from my radio that got stolen and it's got a new wiring harness also since the last one was cut that im not using I'm willing to sell