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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 03:45 AM
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Hey guys!

I need your opinion on whether I should get some new tires, Toyo Proxes 4 or should I get a Pioneer Avic D1 Navi system. I've been saving my money this summer for it and now I can't decide which one I want. And I know that if I get one, I won't be able to get the other one until next summer when I start working full time again, cuz I go to school now and work only part time and need that money to pay bills and stuff.

I get really excited thinking about the navi cuz I'll bypass it and then be able to watch DVDs and just the fact of having a navigation system and how it sits so perfectly in the tC. And it seems that the D1 is the best bang for the buck. Double disc slots and under $1000. The D3 only has a single slot and the Eclipse and others are too expensive. Only complaint I heard about the D1 is that sometimes the navi takes you to the wrong road or unnecessary roads when you input your destination. But that seems to happen only in the busy cities/states like New York. I live in Portland, OR so it should be fine.

But then again, I need tires. My stock tires are getting down to the end of its life.

What should I buy?
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 03:51 AM
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...Tires...you want to actually have a running car when you eventually get the Navi. besides the Navi gives people MORE reason to break into your car.
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 03:56 AM
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...Tires...you want to actually have a running car when you eventually get the Navi. besides the Navi gives people MORE reason to break into your car.
yea... but i have an alarm and the radio door cover will cover it.
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 04:11 AM
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Well I see it this way, you can drive just fine without the navi, but if your tires crap out on the highway, you might die.
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 04:20 AM
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tires bro'. tires. rather be lost than lose your life. you need good traction to avoid accidents and slick roads and such...take heed brother.
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 04:24 AM
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yea, it seems like tires would be a good idea and it is what i should buy.... but man, that navi is tempting.............

so tires it will be.
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 04:31 AM
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 04:37 AM
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i have the avic-d2 and toyo proxes 4. IMO you'll be happier with the avic, but if you NEED tires, you need to get those first.
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 05:14 AM
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navi man, unless your tires are at its last leg. just cover up whenver you leave your car. for tires, i'd say go with hankook k106 radials. good stuff.
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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Tires. Safety comes first.
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