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Re: Hardwire GPS NAV Camera [danbruski] by ateixeira
Apr 23, 2009 (12:03 pm)
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Replying to: danbruski (Apr 22, 2009 12:59 pm)

Isn't there a speaker at the top of the dash? I would try to run it through there.
 
Then you could run it down and maybe splice in to the back of the cigarette lighter.
 
Only reason I haven't done that is that I move the GPS from car to car.
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2009 Sienna LE by mits130
Jun 10, 2009 (5:47 am)
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My father bought a new Sienna LE base model with no frills. We would like to add a flip-down DVD player as well as a GPS in the center console. Should we go with a factory installation or an aftermarket system? Thanks.
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- by dudleyr
Jun 12, 2009 (5:54 am)
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Aftermarket will be better quality and less expensive. Factory will look more integrated, but you are past that point. If you mean having the dealer install a system then that is the worst case scenario as it will be neither integrated nor inexpensive.
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Re: 2009 Sienna LE [mits130] by ateixeira
Jun 17, 2009 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: mits130 (Jun 10, 2009 5:47 am)

I went aftermarket for both.
 
First, the DVD. The OE system is grossly overpriced, let's face it. For less than half the price I got a 12" DVD player installed, which dwards the OE one. 2 years later and the kids still love it.
 
The GPS is a little harder to decide. You can get a backup cam with a built-in one, and the screen is bigger. I heard that you can install the newer GPS from a Solara, but I was also told that you would lose the steering wheel audio controls unless you have the JBL sound option, so I passed. I think that was around $1400 last time I looked.
 
Even aftermarket, you still have choices. We own 3 portables, all Garmins, and they're great. 4.3" screens are now well under $200, and they're easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy to use and install.
 
I'd also consider a Kenwood in-dash device, though, for the big screen. They're about $800 plus installation, but the sky's the limit, you can add backup cams, bluetooth, etc. I think you can have it all for about half the price of OE built-in.
 
Good luck.

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