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both sirius and xm will give you "deals" if you work at it with them - I guess what I was getting at is - there's only xm and Sirius, it's not like cell phones where you can shop a bunch of different companies to find the best "deal" - it's more like cable - they run specials, but you're stuck...

There's no "deals" to be had as you are basically dealing with a monopoly - although sometimes the companies run "specials". If you have XM now, your radio will only work with XM without adding a module for Sirius. So you're pretty well stuck with XM. They will often run specials if you buy...

Avic Z2 Just got back from picking up my 4runner and it's new Avic Z2 - so far so great. I played around with it some this evening and also tested the Nav on it. The sound quality using my factory speakers (the JBL 10-speaker system) is much better than it was with my factory radio - and it...

Well, I have Repair Master on my TV, they also offer warranties for aftermarket radios. I've used them for a repair on my TV without a problem, and they've been around for a while. When you decide on which radio you're going to get, figure out where you're going to get it, and then find out...

here's some more info on the Avic Z2. I was about to purchase a bypass disk on ebay when I found this link - it will allow you to bypass the factory controls that prevent you from programing info into the navigation while moving (do this at your own risk of course)...

You know, for the extra that you'd pay Crutchfield (who doesn't directly warranty the product anyway - it's still only got the mfg warranty), you can buy an aftermarket warranty, buy from a smaller company and still come out ahead. I was very concerned about buying from where I did, but used my...

I got my Z2 from www.thecameraprofessionals.com I wasn't able to get their website shopping cart to work, so ended up calling in to get the unit, the salesman was helpful and I paid the advertised price of $1339 new in box. I did buy the extended warranty - but they gave me a "one day only"...

I just bought a pioneer Avic Z2 for my 4runner - did a ton of research and really liked the features, and I found one for $1339 after much searching on the internet. I'm having it installed tomorrow, so I can't give my personal experience with it yet, but I liked everything this unit had to...

you've got to have an antenna - I have been using a skyfi portable - the older model, and it won't work without an antenna. They're really easy to install though, I have zero ability and had no problem putting one in my truck - just run it along the weatherstripping (I used a plastic knife for...

I've just spent the last week doing research on a new in-dash Nav/DVD/MP3 type unit. The problem that I heard with the JBL Synthesis is that you can get feedback from the engine through the AMP or something like that. However, I've spoken with three different professional installers in my area...

I may be interested in this unit. Why are you selling it? Does it come with the XM Radio module or Ipod adapter? Can you use a USB port to play audio with this unit. You can email me at [email protected] I'm in the market for a unit and planning to buy one immediately, so the sooner you...

I have XM in my 4runner and my Mustang and Sirius in my F450. XM has more channels, but I'm finding myself getting tired of the channels that I like, and enjoy the change when I'm in the big truck. But either way you go, most likely by the end of the year, the companies will be merging -...

Do you know if the D2 will work with my 2003's JBL System? I've read somewhere about noise with the factory amp - is there any way around that and still get good sound? Will this unit fit in my 2003 without major modification and will it work with an adapter to my existing steering wheel...

Hi all - this is my first post here. Let me start by saying I'm not mechanically inclined :-) I have a 2003 4-runner LTD with the JBL stereo system. I couldn't find one with Nav when I bought it new, but now I'm really missing an integrated system - Just bought a 2008 F450 and the system in...