Should I avoid factory navigation? ('98 GS400)
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Should I avoid factory navigation? ('98 GS400)
i am looking at a 1998 gs400 with 89k miles.... it has the navigation option, but i heard that the factory navigations are horrible. my original plans were to find one without the factory navigation and get a pioneer or alpine in dash. i would like to read what you guys think.... thanks
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I love my OEM navigation also. I like it because the audio, climate control, and other controls are integrated and controlled via the touchscreen. However, if you want something that is fully updated with the most recent/current road maps, with the newest technological features/advancements, the new GPS-equipped aftermarket systems will work better for you.
#6
I work for a dealer and i must say Lexus Nav is the best out for all the high end vehicles. I love the factory nav but i kinda wish i didnt have it because i really wanted an aftermarket nav unit that had the option for back-up camera, bluetooth, and audio/video in.
I have a 03 Gs430 and i had to go with everything after market to get those features and it wasnt cheap. But i must say the accuracy of the Lexus oem navigation is great. So its really up to you if you want a nice clean set up and dont care much for all those other features get one with a nav. But if you want those things get one without it.
I have a 03 Gs430 and i had to go with everything after market to get those features and it wasnt cheap. But i must say the accuracy of the Lexus oem navigation is great. So its really up to you if you want a nice clean set up and dont care much for all those other features get one with a nav. But if you want those things get one without it.
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I love the OEM in my 02. I definitely would not have purchased a earlier model with the smaller screen - looks weird to me.
I also love not having to worry about someone breaking my window to jack my aftermarket Alpine/Pioneer/Etc Navi unit. Good piece of mind at night and at malls.
I also love not having to worry about someone breaking my window to jack my aftermarket Alpine/Pioneer/Etc Navi unit. Good piece of mind at night and at malls.
#9
I have a 99 with Nav. It's pretty cool and works well. They only made one last update in 2004 and after that no more. So depends if you live in a area with lots of "newer" streets. I would not avoid it. Stock radio works really well too unless you want to vibrate the block
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Lexus Champion
all you need is a 2 din kit for GS without navi, a 2 din deck, an AC control from non navi GS, that's about it I think... then you can take out the CD changer and the HDD.
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has anyone replaced the stock tape deck (in a car WITH the stock NAVI)?
I wonder if it would screw up the navi if you did that... and i also wonder what it would look like to have an aftermarket deck with a screen under the stock NAVI.. any one seen this?
I wonder if it would screw up the navi if you did that... and i also wonder what it would look like to have an aftermarket deck with a screen under the stock NAVI.. any one seen this?
#14
Lexus Champion
You mean the 2 din kit or the AC? both should be on Ebay. The 2 din I think audio shops might be able to find you one, though E bay may be cheaper anyways while you're ordering the AC on Ebay too...