Best In-dash GPS Navigation Unit??

07tacoark · 05-12-2009, 10:42 AM

Im lookin to get an in dash unit, but i have no idea what to look for. I have a Pioneer DEH-P3900MP right now. I also have a RF punch (old school) amp with a Kicker L5 in a ported box.

So I guess what im needin to know is, what are the best units as far as:

Navigation - need to know where the hell im goin and how to get there Preferrably a nav that has all access points. I just dont know if one nav unit is better than the other with certain points programmed in
Quality - I want a GOOD one... not one that half-ass works
Sound - i want one with a good output for my speakers & im sure i will get an upgrade sooner or later. dont really know what to look for as far as the output #s if u catch what im sayin
Looks - Is a tilt screen better than a flat one? Detatchable face or not? Am I gonna have issues with buttons everywhere?
Easy to use - do most of these come with remotes that dont confuse u while u drive? i have to have a remote or id wreck. i change the stations/cd tracks like crazy.

I hope some of u can help me figure out what i need to know as far as what to look for when I go buy one. I am fixin to land a job that requires me to travel A LOT so I am gonna be needin one of these.

If you can give me info &/or pics on what you have, or what you recommend that would be awesome!

Thanks in advance!!

Motive · 05-12-2009, 10:44 AM

I like the Kenwood's because they're using Garmin (best in the biz) technology and a hard drive (so you don't have to run a nav disc).

07tacoark · 05-12-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motive

I like the Kenwood's because they're using Garmin (best in the biz) technology and a hard drive (so you don't have to run a nav disc).

i totally forgot about the whole hard drive thing. i just got thru lookin on crutchfield.com and there was a nice kenwood.

ever heard anything bad about the eclipse ones? i think they use tomtom.

Motive · 05-12-2009, 10:49 AM

Here's a recent thread on a 2nd gen...

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/aud...0-kenwood.html

silverback07 · 05-12-2009, 10:52 AM

We have a Kenwood 5120 in the wife 4Runner... has the Garmin nav.. pretty sweet. The Garmin interface is super easy to use. But check out the upper end Kenwoods, specifically the 8120, you can load Topo maps so it can be used (somewhat) offroad.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=19328

07tacoark · 05-12-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverback07

We have a Kenwood 5120 in the wife 4Runner... has the Garmin nav.. pretty sweet. The Garmin interface is super easy to use. But check out the upper end Kenwoods, specifically the 8120, you can load Topo maps so it can be used (somewhat) offroad.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=19328

dang! offroad use as well?! that sounds like a winner already!

Garmin does sound like the way to go & as motive recommended the kenwood for the hard drive so i dont have to use a map cd

do u have the shouse kit or somethin else? and do u possibly have a pic of yurs in yur truck by chance?

silverback07 · 05-12-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07tacoark

dang! offroad use as well?! that sounds like a winner already!

Garmin does sound like the way to go & as motive recommended the kenwood for the hard drive so i dont have to use a map cd

do u have the shouse kit or somethin else? and do u possibly have a pic of yurs in yur truck by chance?

Yeah, there is no CD or DVD to insert for the Kenwoods. I "think" the 8120 uses a SD card for the Topo maps.. not 100% on that though. On her 5120 you have to upload the internal maps via CD, but only once, or so I was told by Kenwood.

Its in the wifes 4Runner, but in the 4Runner its a completely different mounting kit than in ours. I'll try to post a pick when she gets home.

Pd3 · 05-12-2009, 02:05 PM

Well this is the unit I have and, I would say I like it!

De-tachable face, is a big plus for security!

DVD screen has nice quality!

And hee is Sat radio screen! There are a lot of diff color options!

07tacoark · 05-12-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pdopy3

Well this is the unit I have and, I would say I like it!

how is the gps nav? and which company did jvc go with as far as gps goes?

Pd3 · 05-12-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07tacoark

how is the gps nav? and which company did jvc go with as far as gps goes?

Navtec, wich is good, I use it all the time in Washington, DC and, has never let me down! But I do have a GARMIN NUVI wich I think the NAV is slightly better? But as I said before I do like this unit and, what sold me was the detachable face. It also has 2 SD slots one for updating the GPS wich means Hard drive for the nav and, another for music and, movies, pics, or what ever!

EGtaco · 05-12-2009, 04:59 PM

I looked at the Eclipse before I got my Kenwood 8120. Go play with the Eclipse and I think you will decide against it. The GPS fuction just is not very user friendly IMO. From the NAV units I looked at Kenwood was the best but it is also one of the most expensive.

4x4Taco · 05-13-2009, 10:58 AM

100% get a Kenwood DNX series...the best out there.

07tacoark · 06-14-2009, 07:48 PM

im bumpin this due to gettin the new job to be able to afford one pretty soon. any newer models to check out?? or did anyone change their mind on whats better??

pittim · 06-14-2009, 07:56 PM

There's only two mapping companies out there, Navteq and TeleAtlas.

Garmin uses Navteq, TomTom uses TeleAtlas. Not sure what all the other makers use, but it's one of the two.

I recently bought a Garmin nuvi (lil portable thing) due to reviews of Navteq maps being better than TeleAtlas. The reason I chose Garmin over other GPS makers that use TeleAtlas is because they have fast satellite acusition (not sitting around for 5 min waiting to lock on to satellite(s) and great routing/rerouting.

I don't think this helps you though as to which headunit to buy, sorry

07tacoark · 06-14-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pittim

There's only two mapping companies out there, Navteq and TeleAtlas.

Garmin uses Navteq, TomTom uses TeleAtlas. Not sure what all the other makers use, but it's one of the two.

I recently bought a Garmin nuvi (lil portable thing) due to reviews of Navteq maps being better than TeleAtlas. The reason I chose Garmin over other GPS makers that use TeleAtlas is because they have fast satellite acusition (not sitting around for 5 min waiting to lock on to satellite(s) and great routing/rerouting.

I don't think this helps you though as to which headunit to buy, sorry

no, it does. ill definetly stick with garmin/navteq. everyone has said amazing things about kenwood so im pretty sure thats what im goin for. just didnt know if since i posted if there were any newer units i should check out

JDrew · 06-14-2009, 08:54 PM

If you want the best, Kenwood DNX9140 is where it's at. (Released last month.)

Pioneer's flagship AVIC-Z110BT coming in July doesn't even have all the features the 9140 has.

See loads of pics of mine here: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/aud...installed.html (Ignore the fact the the NAV pic is without street names, I took the pic purposely before they loaded up.)

Liam1234 · 06-14-2009, 09:02 PM

pittim, ok ok you got me with that one..... i'm sitting on my sun porch at dusk and the gnats were around and the one right under your name is the one that got me. i hit it and it was still there, then thought holy$@# how the hell did that get under the screen then when i know i squashed the hell out of it and almost busted my screen, i looked up at your name and then laughed my ass off.

pittim · 06-14-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam1234

pittim, ok ok you got me with that one..... i'm sitting on my sun porch at dusk and the gnats were around and the one right under your name is the one that got me. i hit it and it was still there, then thought holy$@# how the hell did that get under the screen then when i know i squashed the hell out of it and almost busted my screen, i looked up at your name and then laughed my ass off.

It seems like more and more people are trying to kill a bug that hangs around my posts...dont know what they're talking about

Sadly I've gotten myself with it though haha!

redraider · 06-14-2009, 09:42 PM

subscribing

sirsaechao · 06-15-2009, 06:35 AM

I am happy with my new Eclipse AVN726E that I just got.

05-12-2009, 10:42 AM	#1
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05-12-2009, 10:52 AM	#5
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05-13-2009, 10:58 AM	#12
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06-14-2009, 07:48 PM	#13
07tacoark ready for Xmas Name: Kristie (aka - Red) Joined: Mar 2008, #5459 Location: Shreveport, LA Age: 28 Gender: Chick Posts: 2,862 07 4x4 SR5 2007 Access Cab Automatic V6 Blue & White LED Gauge Cluster Mod, 3" Susp Lift, Beep mod, CW Billet Grille, Pioneer HU, Kicker L5, RF Punch Amp, Blue Shifter Mod, Rear Susp TSB, Window Tint, Neoprene Mossy Oak Seat Covers	im bumpin this due to gettin the new job to be able to afford one pretty soon. any newer models to check out?? or did anyone change their mind on whats better?? __________________ BVORR - Sept 09 - Meet Pics - - - - if u didn't make it then sucks for u - - - - *+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +* BaRnWell MoUnTaiN MeeT - - - - SoMeTiMe in NoVeMbeR - - - -

06-14-2009, 07:56 PM	#14
pittim knows a spot right over the hill Name: Tim Joined: May 2008, #6939 Location: Pittsburgh-ish Age: 20 Gender: Guy Posts: 2,920 03 XCab TRD 4x4 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 V6	There's only two mapping companies out there, Navteq and TeleAtlas. Garmin uses Navteq, TomTom uses TeleAtlas. Not sure what all the other makers use, but it's one of the two. I recently bought a Garmin nuvi (lil portable thing) due to reviews of Navteq maps being better than TeleAtlas. The reason I chose Garmin over other GPS makers that use TeleAtlas is because they have fast satellite acusition (not sitting around for 5 min waiting to lock on to satellite(s) and great routing/rerouting. I don't think this helps you though as to which headunit to buy, sorry __________________

05-12-2009, 10:44 AM	#2
Motive Jager & Red Bull please... Name: Brian Joined: Apr 2009, #16048 Location: Portlandish Gender: Dude Posts: 611 A Black 4x4 2003 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 liter V6 Things & Stuff	I like the Kenwood's because they're using Garmin (best in the biz) technology and a hard drive (so you don't have to run a nav disc).

05-12-2009, 10:49 AM	#4
Motive Jager & Red Bull please... Name: Brian Joined: Apr 2009, #16048 Location: Portlandish Gender: Dude Posts: 611 A Black 4x4 2003 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 liter V6 Things & Stuff	Here's a recent thread on a 2nd gen... http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/aud...0-kenwood.html

05-12-2009, 04:59 PM	#11
EGtaco Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9993 Posts: 108 2009 Tacoma 2009 Double Cab Automatic	I looked at the Eclipse before I got my Kenwood 8120. Go play with the Eclipse and I think you will decide against it. The GPS fuction just is not very user friendly IMO. From the NAV units I looked at Kenwood was the best but it is also one of the most expensive.

06-14-2009, 08:54 PM	#16
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