Hello All,
I'm a stickler for OEM, including the factory NAV I installed years ago. I love it, BUT it's starting to get long in the tooth. Display is fuzzy (compared to today's displays), NAV is blah (I already knew that going into this way back in 2010) and its functions are very limited. Yes, I've been on Crutchfield's page to see what's out there, but I'm not impressed. Why? I'm a fuddy duddy, I want to traditional volume and tune knob. I'm no audiophile, so top end sound isn't what I'm looking for. Anyway, the units in CF are expensive for the features I'd like to have. I've seen $800+. Yeah, no thank you. "You get what you pay for", yes, I know.............. anyway..........
I've shopped on Aliexpress in the past and have had luck....... so far. Saw this unit and laughed at first (infamous shoddy craftsmanship reputation), but then started reading all the features it had. Android Auto, BT, twin camera (optional), parking sensor plug in (optional), TV antenna (optional), Video in (I have twin headrest DVD/monitors in the back), OBDII diagnostics, , etc etc. Only thing lacking is SiriusXM, but that is not a dealbreaker.
It's cheap enough for me to try, but parts of me know not to trust it for the long term. I just wanted to know how many of you guys have gone this route or purchased something similar (albeit on ebay, amazon, whatever).
Pretty sure these units sell well in Asia, I've seen MANY chinese products (mirror monitor with GPS, BT, NAV, etc etc) online. Disappointing to see our choices so limited. Having that said, I'm sure these electronics are made to a different standard, I know if I go with a Pioneer, Clarion, JVD, etc, the quality and longevity will/should be superior............. or am I wrong?
link for those interested:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32...51962e0eLPFZ1z