Hi Everyone,
I'm in the market for a CX-9 and would like to have built-in navigation (factory or aftermarket). Any advice on one versus the other?
Features I want:
What functionality is lost without the oem radio? (dash clock, trip computer, etc.)
Should I care if the car has the Bose option or not? Am I correct to assume that a Bose equipped car would just require a stereo with pre-amp outputs?
I'm planning on a 2008+ Grand Touring CX-9 with AWD. Selection is limited when trying to find a car with all the features/color I want without going over budget. To open up more options, I'm thinking of getting one without nav and adding it in later.
I've installed many stereos and a few double din nav units, so I have experience in this area, but I haven't looked at what's on the market currently or dash kits for the CX-9.
Thanks,
Evan
I'm in the market for a CX-9 and would like to have built-in navigation (factory or aftermarket). Any advice on one versus the other?
Features I want:
- Navigation
- Full capability while in motion (so passenger can input addresses, etc)
- Steering wheel controls
- Auxiliary audio input
- Rear-View (backup) camera
- Bluetooth Phone Connection - I know this is included without nav, but is functionality affected if I remove the factory stereo? If I want to maintain this capability, should I assume whatever aftermarket nav goes in must handle bluetooth?
What functionality is lost without the oem radio? (dash clock, trip computer, etc.)
Should I care if the car has the Bose option or not? Am I correct to assume that a Bose equipped car would just require a stereo with pre-amp outputs?
I'm planning on a 2008+ Grand Touring CX-9 with AWD. Selection is limited when trying to find a car with all the features/color I want without going over budget. To open up more options, I'm thinking of getting one without nav and adding it in later.
I've installed many stereos and a few double din nav units, so I have experience in this area, but I haven't looked at what's on the market currently or dash kits for the CX-9.
Thanks,
Evan
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