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Old 09-17-07, 09:56 AM
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Default Upgrading to a Navigation System

I recently purchased a 99 GS 400 with the Nakamichi sound system in it, (without Navigation). I am thinkin about putting an in-dash navigation system in it.

Should I try to find a factory one for it or should i just go with aftermarket stuff? I want it all in dash, but I'm havin a hard time finding a replacement navi system for this car.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Kent
Old 09-17-07, 11:29 AM
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You can try this:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=306657

if you want OEM.

Otherwise, I'd go for aftermarket.
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Thanks man!

If I were to go aftermarket do you have any recommendations?

I want Sirius radio along with CD/Mp3/DVD player
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Pioneer makes 2 at different price points. The AVIC-D3 is the "budget" unit while the AVIC-Z2 is the advanced one.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com

If you want to be as close to OEM as possible, look into Eclipse by Fujitsu-Ten. They make the OEM nav units for Lexus. This does not mean they are plug-and-play. You still have to treat them (for install purposes) like any other aftermarket system. You will find that the Nav UI is very similar to the OEM units.

http://www.eclipse-web.com/avn/index.html
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Something else for you:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=306750

Old 09-17-07, 03:02 PM
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I hear that the stock navi is way too complex. Pioneer D-3 is the way to go IMO
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Eclipse AVN5500.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-51qEldi...N5500&g=182350
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