| Author | Message | ||
     Sam Martinson (Skidlid) New Member Username: Skidlid Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2003 |
I'm looking to upgrade my factory radio to the navigation system in the 03 models and wanted to know if anyone has done the same. The LR dealer was no help at all. I'm curious if the wiring plugs are the same or if I have to splice a new plug or harness in. | ||
| CALM (Gumarcel) Senior Member Username: Gumarcel Post Number: 1055 Registered: 11-2002 |
Just one idea, if you want a navigation system I would look at an after market one. The Discovery one is pretty crappy IMHO. Just an idea, would be cheaper I bet too. I have an aftermarket one and it is great. | ||
| Sam Martinson (Skidlid) New Member Username: Skidlid Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2003 |
The only reason I'm looking at the factory one is so I can have the CD in the dash. I put a really nice Sony CD/mp3 player in but changed my mind because I didn't want to cannibalize my factory equipment. Plus I really like the steering wheel controls. I know there's better but I was kind of hoping for something that works with all the original parts. | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 391 Registered: 05-2003 |
CD in the dash would be a nice feature - but, there are advantages to having separate systems. If one goes down, you're covered. I had the opportunity to test the 03 system in an 03 loaner and I was not pleased with it. The nav system over-rode the sound system which brought delays in start of music playing and also pauses. That annoyed me. I have the Garmin Street Pilot - pretty happy about it. For me, the best thing about it is it talks and tells where to turn, how far, etc. I don't have to look at it - which leaves me free to drive defensively to protect myself from other drivers looking at their gps units, talking on their cell phones, and screaming at their children. I wouldn't like to give up music controls on the wheel either - I'm with you on that one!! | ||
| Michael Judd (Mrj) New Member Username: Mrj Post Number: 8 Registered: 09-2003 |
I have been told the 04' models have a cd player in the dash. I'm hoping to find one later in the year when others start to upgrade. | ||
| John Lombos (Rover4us) Member Username: Rover4us Post Number: 67 Registered: 02-2003 |
I am running Pioneer NAV-SYS910DVD. Gives me flip out touch screen, cd, radio, DVD and NAVI in the dash. Very clean. Navi is very accurate. One map disc is all you need for Continental USA and Canada. | ||
| jesse a henning (Darw_n) New Member Username: Darw_n Post Number: 25 Registered: 06-2003 |
i already checked on this with LR, and the dash frame is different on the 03 compared to the 00, you would have to do serious mods to it, and also, the LR dealer said the nav system is plagued with problems, just not worth it. just get the alpine dash unit with the flip LCD screen, then get the alpine DVD nav unit, just be prepared for 4k in parts, and an all day install job | ||
| Sam Martinson (Skidlid) New Member Username: Skidlid Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2003 |
Thanks for the help. Maybe I'll just have to go with something aftermarket. | ||
| Victor Biro (Vabiro) New Member Username: Vabiro Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2003 |
Sam, I'd second the Pioneer NAV-SYS910DVD nomination. Regarding price, you should check on eBay. There can be some pretty significant savings between the MSLP and some eBay vendors. Victor |
