Goosesedan

I got a 99 gs 300, came without a Nav, my question is is it possible to install the factory nav on it or would it be more wise to install an aftermarket Navigation system on it, and what brand/model should i get

Solo_D33A

Go aftermarket... that's what everyone says, there are treads about this a few times.

Goosesedan

really???....is there a link to these threads???

G3Johnson

search "Avic D3" i believe its the most popular among us gs owners....very nice unit, simple to install. theres an instruction guide in here too. May also try looking at Eclipse models.

Goosesedan

yeah i have been reading alot about these Avic D3.....whats the difference btw the D1, D2 and D3??

LexFather

Letsride did it but its a huge PITA....I'd go with aftermarket. Technically we were told it couldn't be done but he did it.

istundra

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aftermarket installation would be much easier.... and also.. expandability would be much better too... not to mention map disc support.

if you get a plain looking HU, like the eclipse, you can very well play it off for stock.



eclipse AVN double din with jdm aristo double din kit... it matches the interior trim..

exquisit

does anyone have the part number for the jdm aristo double din kit?
thanks!

istundra

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contact Luis from Carson Toyota (l-tunedparts.com). It is on the website. Don't forget to use the club lexus coupon code. I forget what is the code, but with a search, you will find it with ease.

Goosesedan

thanks alot guys but To get this installed at a audio shop how much would it run me??

Ronsully

I have a 2000 GS and I did the retrofit (OEM) mod on my Lex. I live in Frederick, MD and I can help you through this if you need help.

istundra

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http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=1726

Goosesedan

Ronsully

Hey, maybe we could hookup sometime, you said you did the OEM factory Nav on your car?? was it hard?

exquisit

thanks for the help!

Lexus GS3

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Goose: doing oem NAV retrofit is possible, but its costly and PITA. I would go with an aftermarket unit. I used to have the Eclipse AVN6610. With this unit the screen resolution is 100x better the OEM. You'll have the most updated NAV map that will look exactly like the newer lexus nav. Eclipse is made by Fujitsu Ten in Japan. In fact i know fujitsu ten makes the units for the Lexus OEM NAV, they just renamed it to DENSO. With this unit you have NAV/DVD player all in one Also you can add a backup camera, side view camera, bluetooth, XM/Sirius radio. Lot cheaper and you get the most out of it. Do a google search on AVN6610 and you'll see what i mean.

Tommy