OK First off - I know I can do an aftermarket cheaper. So please don't tell me this...

Now I have a 2006 Scion tc with the premium stereo (subwoofer, amp, etc) - I have the Release 2 package (the bright blue car).

Even though I know the 2008 nav radio is very expensive ($2000) can I buy one and install it *easily* in the 2006? I imagine I need a GPS antenna - what else is necessary? Will the ipod connection in the center armrest still work?

Thanks!
David

 

I thought they came with everything to install.
GPS antenna, and the rest should be a piece of cake to install.

 

Thanks for the reply Scott8. So if I buy it (from TRDSparks for example) it should be relatively straight forward? Is the harness plug-and-play except for the GPS antenna?

 

seriously though.. why pay 3x the cost for OEM Nav.. when aftermarket will give you more features and better performance? bluetooth, gps, ipod integration, reverse camera, dvd/divx playback.. etc..

 

I understand that diesel. But it doesn't help with the initial question about the 2008 Scion system...

 

And u have to delete the radio cover -- Get ready to have it stolen

 

So it doesn't work with the radio door, huh? I am leaning after-market but I also like the idea of keeping it "scion"...

 

Its made by Alpine not "scion"

 

your gonna lose the radio cover for sure with the OEM 08 nav system. i say just go with an aftermarket. personally i like aftermarket HU

 

Not necessarily. Somebody on here installed it and still retained the radio cover. (I can't remember who it was.)
You will most likely need to drill holes into the stock brackets.

 

I sure would like to know who that was so I can get more info...

 

Show me...

 

You have to drill holes on the stock brackets were the dimples are so that the radio will sit back further to allow for the door to close

 

that's what i did w/ my first aftermarket screen.

 

I found one

http://www.youtube.com/v/VcKuEgiSgRI

 

^^Told you so.

 

So there you have it. Now it's just a question of wiring everything up - if the harness is the same.

 

If it's mostly plug and play this is a great option seeing as there are a few on ebay and would be less than the $2000 regular price.

 

Hey there...sorry to change the subject (slightly). Here's the deal...I currently have a '06 tC, in said tC I have an Eclipse AVN5435. I'm thinking about trading it in and purchasing a '08 tC. Question is: Will the AVN5435 install the same in the '08? Does it use the same wiring harness? Will it allow the use if the steering wheel controls?