GPS Selection - PLEASE HELP!!!

[frankhead]

I am new here and I have a 2007 4Runner SR5. I had a Garmin Nuvi-360 in my car but some A*****E broke the driver's side window and got away with it. Now I am really thinking about getting a in-dash Navigation. I was thinking about after market one.... but need help to decide.

Also, now I really regret for not getting the LTMD with NAV and the whole 9 yards.....

Recently, I started doing some research and discovered this forum, which is a probably the best place to get info about any type of 4Runner.

I found one dealer who is willing to install Eclipse AVN 5510 for $1799.oo + VA tax. This will include an I-pod hook-up and told me that I will have a full control of Ipod thru' HU. On top of this, the guy over there told me that there will be no LOCKS, Restrictions etc on the GPS -- Meaning i can search POI, input new addresses - while driving.

I just want to know if this is a good price or am I getting ripped off. Through this forum, I found out about OEMVALUE.com-- they sell OEM NAV HU but I did not see anything that fits 2007 4runner.

Is it a good idea to get a OEM NAV and install it or go with Eclipse AVN 5510.

I really need some advise from you guys...... Please help me out to decide. I live in Norther Virginia Area and would really appreciate if you could even recommend me to someone in this area who know how to install these things. I am willing to let go up to $2K for a good GPS NAV.

Thanks a lot..

 

[tarheeltp17]

Did a toyota dealer give you the price or did a shop give you the price?

BTW, that shop can get in a hell of a lot of trouble for telling you up front that you'll be able to search things while driving. They can tell you that it can be done and how to do it, but them telling you it'll come like that isn't very smart.

None the less, Eclipse, Kenwood, and Pioneer are good navs. Personally I have had a Pioneer N1 and now a Kenwood 8019 with the nav add on and I love it. Kenwood is the easiest to bypass and you can get an all in 1 nav for around $1500 + install.

As far as Ipod integration goes, Pioneer and Alpine have the most user friendly interfaces. Alpines is full speed and 100% flawless. Pioneers works basically the same as Alpine just a little slower. On touch screens Pioneers, the Ipod wheel comes up and you search and what not from it just like you were using your ipod.

 

[frankhead]

It was the toyota Dealer who told me about the search option. Also, they said that with that price they will provide me with 3yrs/36k miles warranty - just like any other toyota dealer.

I am still not sure if I want to go ahead with this because I don't want to regret it later ( like i did for not buying the lmtd with nav). Also, he said that he can do this only for this month (they have a promotion for this month)...

Do you think I should try to figure out OEM nav rather than going for Eclipse. Because I am spending close to 2 grand for this project......

 

[4runnerPA]

try looking at the AVIC D3 Pioneer

I just installed the Pioneer AVIC - D3 nav unit in my 06, so far works awesome. The only downfall is needing hte disc in for new routes, as it doesn't store the map data in the unit.

However, you can pick one up at Crutchfield.com for $899 right now, and get the ipod cable for only $ 30. I have both and sirius integrated with it. Love the unit and so far no glitches.

No need for cd's anymore with the ipod hookup, ran it through the center console into the storage compartment under the armrest, i love having the ipod! Controls are great and no need to touch it once its hooked up to the cable, and it keeps the ipod charged.

hit me up if you have any questions.

chris