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Old 10-19-2008, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Telly9987
avic z3 is hands down the ebst electronic purchase ive done. in reagrd to the d3 yes there availiable for well udner 1000 where as the z3 if u can find a new one for less then 1300 my offer stands I WILL BUY IT FOR YOU....

defjux did u have them do the wire mod that allows you to input directions and watch dvd while driving? grounding the e brake and the other mods?
yup...

the only thing i'd like to change is for them to use the stock microphone instead of the pioneer one.. but thats just me being extra picky

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It came out really good man!
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i didnt have the stock navi were is the stock mic located? where did u mount your avic one?
 
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Do you guys think the Z3 is best out there right now? I have not decided on my DD. I need a good GPS, bluetooth, iphone connection, would like HD radio and might hook up sirius. I kind of wish the Z3 had a volume ****, any recommendations?
 
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Do you know how hard it is to hack the system so you could drive and play dvd's??
 
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Originally Posted by Telly9987
avic z3 is hands down the ebst electronic purchase ive done. in reagrd to the d3 yes there availiable for well udner 1000 where as the z3 if u can find a new one for less then 1300 my offer stands I WILL BUY IT FOR YOU....

defjux did u have them do the wire mod that allows you to input directions and watch dvd while driving? grounding the e brake and the other mods?

Im taking u up on your offer...

http://www.topchoicedigital.com/view...1445&l=Froogle


Pioneer AVIC-Z3, In-Dash GPS Navigation System Price 1125.00... So please buy me it as you stated it is less then 1300 also found it for 1214 :P
 
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Originally Posted by Telly9987
i didnt have the stock navi were is the stock mic located? where did u mount your avic one?
i didn't have stock navi either - the mic comes with the premium package and is for the bluetooth... its located on the roof near the dome light.. my installer mounted the avic mic in the upper left corner where the pillar meets the roof... i mean, its barely noticeable but im picky...

Originally Posted by jin22gt
Do you know how hard it is to hack the system so you could drive and play dvd's??
i think the admins here will delete any post that talks about doing the bypass but its real easy.. check out the avic forums

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Im taking u up on your offer...

http://www.topchoicedigital.com/view...1445&l=Froogle


Pioneer AVIC-Z3, In-Dash GPS Navigation System Price 1125.00... So please buy me it as you stated it is less then 1300 also found it for 1214 :P
i saw that place too... but resellerratings.com gave them a 1.3 out of 10.. i wouldnt buy from that place...

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Top_Choice_Digital
 
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Originally Posted by DefJux921
i saw that place too... but resellerratings.com gave them a 1.3 out of 10.. i wouldnt buy from that place...

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Top_Choice_Digital

that was on a total of 40 reviews, there life time review is a 6.71 (there most recent reviews though say they do the bait and switch... hate people sum times huh?)

but i still WIN!https://www.certifieddigital.com/sho...ku=PION-AVICZ3 1209.99.LOL
 
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that was on a total of 40 reviews, there life time review is a 6.71 (there most recent reviews though say they do the bait and switch... hate people sum times huh?)

but i still WIN!https://www.certifieddigital.com/sho...ku=PION-AVICZ3 1209.99.LOL
true.. and actually from amazon i paid 1268... BUT i wish i knew about the live.com search 30% cash back offer earlier!!! i could have gotten it for $1030 shipped!!!

here's the info about the 30% cashback:
https://g35driver.com/forums/intake-...ne-spacer.html

and here's the link on ebay where the avic-z3 is $1230 ($1230 -$200 cashback = $1030)
http://cgi.ebay.com/PIONEER-AVIC-Z3-2DIN-30GB-HDD-NAVIGATION-NEW-2008_W0QQitemZ260301437089QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260301437089&_trkparms=72%3A1419%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1307&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
 
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Originally Posted by Telly9987
avic z3 is hands down the ebst electronic purchase ive done. in reagrd to the d3 yes there availiable for well udner 1000 where as the z3 if u can find a new one for less then 1300 my offer stands I WILL BUY IT FOR YOU....

defjux did u have them do the wire mod that allows you to input directions and watch dvd while driving? grounding the e brake and the other mods?
Am i searching for the wrong unit? I just type in avic z3 and I see it selling for $1100? (best price is $1048 shipped)
http://www.everyprice.com/item.asp?i...FQukHgodf3oYLQ
 
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Am i searching for the wrong unit? I just type in avic z3 and I see it selling for $1100? (best price is $1048 shipped)
http://www.everyprice.com/item.asp?i...FQukHgodf3oYLQ
i would never order from a place like that... in fact broadway photo and prestige are the same company and they have such a horrible rep i would never want to risk it, - even though it would have saved me $200 if its legit... but too many people gave them a bad review:

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Broadway_Photo

they are known as a bait-and-switch company... for example, you buy a camera that everybody else sells with the battery - these guys will charge you for it. my guess is if you order the avic-z3 from them, they will call you a day later and tell you if you want the cables and wire harnesses you need to pay an additional $200
 
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btw the 30% thing workies i just used it to purchase my jdm ddin kit from riverside infiniti TY RICK for having it on ebay! and Special TY to DefJux921 for giving the link :-P
 
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Wow i just didnt shop around enough apparently. either way in regard to the mic i had mine installed inside my singlass holder. Since its completly useless anyway why not have the mic sit in there. also inregard to the "hack the system" you need tog round the e brake run a elad from the ground to the z3 and then run the z3 ground abck to the e brake. its not that bad. my buddy who has a isntall shop did mine and it came out perfect.
 
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Originally Posted by Telly9987
avic z3 is hands down the ebst electronic purchase ive done. in reagrd to the d3 yes there availiable for well udner 1000 where as the z3 if u can find a new one for less then 1300 my offer stands I WILL BUY IT FOR YOU....

defjux did u have them do the wire mod that allows you to input directions and watch dvd while driving? grounding the e brake and the other mods?
^found one il pay for shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Pioneer-AVIC-Z3-GPS-Navigation-AVICZ3_W0QQitemZ260298681799QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em260298681799&_trkparms=72%3A1205|39%3A1|66%3A2|6 5%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
 
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