i found a pioneer avic-d3 for sale online for $769. how good of a deal is that compared to the ones at crutchfield or elsewhere? how much to install since im not going to take the chance myself and install it? im also looking at retaining steering wheel functions as well as ipod compatability so how much more would i be looking at?

 

769 is a great price however do consider where it is coming from. you may pay more from crutchfield, but at least you get a really good peace of mind knowing that if anything happens you can go to cruchfield to help you out.

also depending where you go will depend how much you pay. but also keep in mind that sometimes they do poopie jobs and sometimes they do awesome jobs, it all depends whos working that day. id say save a few bucks, learn about your car and do it yourself. its alot more fun that way. :D

and to keep the steering wheel functions youd need the PAC SWI-PS. which is available from crutchfield for about 60bucks. this is a bit picky to install but relatively easy.

and for the ipod compatibility, you need the adapter for the headunit that allows you to connect the ipod.

also if you go with crutchfield, they also give you free harnesses and kits, and a how to guide. which is about $40 atop of the deck. its a good deal but i say watch out for where you buy it from hope this helps and good luck.

 

yea ive been reading around about others experience with crutchfield and im prolly gonna drop the extra $$ there but ill end up saving money. i get a free camera and instructions and pieces needed for install. not bad at all

 

got a link to this place? (not crutchfield, the other cheaper place)

 

i did but deleted it. it really isnt a good deal when you look at what you can get at crutchfield for only 250 more. all required installation equipment. a bonafide company to deal with and the rear camera for free($250 value)

 

Just remember through crutchfield you get 15% off everything when you add 2 accessories (sat. radio tuner, bluetooth, speakers, etc) and you get a free rear view camera. the camera you can turn around and sell on ebay for around $200. so my total with the Avic, Bluetooth, and sirius will only be around $867 you cant beat that deal anywhere.

15% Off Code (requires purchase of 2 pioneer accessories $40 or more)
3A185

Also use a referral code for an extra $20 off
pu602-f0b70-2py09


What my invoice looked like.
849.99--Pioneer AVIC-D3 DVD Navigation Receiver
84.99--Pioneer SIR-PNR2 Sirius Satellite Radio Add-on
152.99--Pioneer CD-BTB200 Bluetooth Adapter
-20.00--Refer a Friend Discount
0.00----Scion TC 05- MS
0.00----Toyota Kit 2000-up, DD 2000-up, DD
0.00----Toyota/Geo Wire Harness receiver, 1987-up
0.00----FREE Crutchfield Guide: Satellite Radio Car Installation
0.00----FREE Crutchfield Guide: In-Dash Navigation Receiver Installation
0.00----Airbag Fact Sheet Crutchfield Crutchfield Air Bag Fact Sheet
0.00----$30 Crutchfield gift card with
0.00----Pioneer ND-BC2 Universal Reverse Rear-View Camera
0.00----Refer a Friend Offer
0.00----Current Crutchfield Catalog Car Bounce Back

Sub Total: $1,067.97
Shipping: FREE
Total: $1,067.97

 

i cant get that promo code to work for me. if i could i would have already paid

 

you need to make sure you have 3 pioneer products over 50.00.
The steering wheel control adapter is not a pioneer product, and the Ipod cable is under 50 bucks.

 

BTW the avic-3 is on back order right now at crutchfield until 05-04-07. If you or any body is looking for it circuit city has it as well in stock and on sale!
Right now it is going for 889.99.
Just a heads up

 

print out the crutchfield invoice and have circuit city match it.

 

good point. you could have circuit city match the 15% discounted price of 849.99. There ya go!