The unit works great with iPod and can even play videos from your iPod! Bluetooth works great and the backup camera works good too. It also plays DVD's and there is plenty of room to upgrade it along the way. I totally dig the factory system for it's implied convienence and integration. Aftermarket units typically don't work as clean as the factory ones, but factory units are typically limited as to technology . . . it's a trade up, but for what you're paying, I might go Pioneer as well. That's a damn nice unit. . .

 

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WooT!!

Thank you so MUCH MICKIE 3!!!

Using discount code 3A185 (15% off on 3 pioneer items over $50 each)

I got the headunit, the backup camera, the steering wheel controls, and 2 12" subwoofers for...

$1005 shipped.

Also, he said they will send me the install kit and instructions when they become availible for the xB (free), he put notes on my order to that effect. Just going to wait a few months to install it...

I wasn't going to order until mickie3 mentioned the 15% offer...saved $165! (Basically, got 2 12" subs and the steeringwheel controls for free.)

I was thinking about the upgraded unit, (if I had to guess, prolly $300 online after release), but considering how close this AVIC-D3 got in price after all of the special offers, (free shipping, 15% off, free camera), I had to go for the gusto.

 

DVD based nav is for the birds. The DVD's cost about $300 to replace and are slow.

 

what in dash head units don't use a dvd for info scionofPCFL

 

I am going to make like 5 copies of the dvd if possible, and just use a backup in the unit to prevent damage.

 

I was under the impression that somebody somewhere made one, but I could be wrong. If they don't, then they should.

I find it hard to belive that a superior technology exists anywhere that hasn't been adapted by manufacturers in a highly competitive enviroment, especially if costs are similar. But like I said, I could be wrong.

 

Did you buy Pioneer steering wheel controls or some sort of cable allowing the unit to work with Scion's steering wheel control?

Do you think you can get this to work with the built in ipod connector connector?

 

These 2 use Hard Drives

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bU080Rf...0&I=099AVN7000

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bU080Rf...0&I=099AVN5495

 

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-EMvqFit...asp?i=127SWIPS


I DOUBT it regarding the Ipod cable/controls, though they sell Ipod cable/control modules for this HU, so you might be able to integrate one of those with the stock cable if you go McGuyver on it.

 

holy crap this deal is amazing...i'm doing it today no matter what

 

What upgraded unit are you talking about??

 

pioneer might be best,but you should look into other gps systems like tomtom and garmin

 

The stock upgraded head unit availible from Scion when the xB comes out. The cool-looking one that can play 8-second "movies" and has preouts? It is like $379 MSRP for cooler looks and preouts, otherwise identical to stock. It is an accessory part.

 

oh i thought you were talking about the pioneer, i was a little confused because from what I've read the D3 is relatively new.

 

Technically, the accessory upgraded HU is a Pioneer(so is the stock unit), but it is Scion-exclusive, etc...

 

I'm SOOO EXCITED!!! I was able to get the Pioneer AVIC D3, 2 12" Pioneer Subs, Pioneer CD-i200 Ipod Interface, PAC SWI-PS Pioneer Steering Wheel Controls, and lastly the Pioneer ND-BC2 Rear View Camera, ALL FOR JUST $1030. All in need now is my new XB!!!

 

I am excited, but I am also disgusted that I just spent $1k on a car I won't have for a month or two...lol.

 

Am looking at a Kenwood unit that has a GPS that is actually made and supported by Garmin. All of the maps are on a flash memory card, NOT a DVD. Yes, the Kenwood unit is about 1600 total, but at least it has every possible amenity I could want and its all state-of-the-art, not yesterday's technologies.

Having owned GPS systems that have used DVD, CDs (yes they are almost one disk change per state!) and flash card based, I will take the flash, TYVM.

Also, consider what maps you are getting, there are several different makers out there, and no, Virginia, they are NOT all equal, not at all.

Am still looking at Alpine, etc. to see what they have available, but so far, the one from Scion is looking like something I will not get for my wife's xB.

 

HAHA i know what you mean...but this is MUCH better than paying the stealership for their AVN.