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Replying to: rsholland (Jun 03, 2009 12:20 pm) I do like the Recaros in the Evo X and wish we had them here- but oh well. I just put my summer wheels and tires on my STi yesterday- will have to post some pics when I have time. tom |
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Replying to: tsy (Jun 04, 2009 8:00 am) I'm a software guy, so I pay attention to ease of use a lot. That's where Garmin wins, in my book. I would pay a little more and get the Kenwood you also mentioned. They're closer to $800 or so, but again you get the Garmin navigation. Click for pic: http://carjamz.com/zen/images/DNX7120.jpg I will say this - it's really not that hard to install a double-DIN sized stereo, and cars like the Impreza and Forester have that perfect, standard sized opening. Add a harness and it's truly plug-and-play, no splicing required, though you will have to open up the center console and dash. It's not as hard as it sounds. For $1800 I'd just like to see more features to justify the more-than-double price, such a big screen, backup cam, bluetooth integrated, voice commands, etc. The catch, though, is you remove the 6CD changer to install that. If that's the plan it may make more sense to get a more basic model, so you're only giving up a single CD, and spending less on the vehicle to begin with. I think if I had bought that Miata Sport instead of the Touring I'd be shopping for a Kenwood 7120 right now, instead of the portable.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 04, 2009 8:44 am) Some like the Highlander Hybrid keep the CD player hidden behind the nav screen which tilts away. That's nice.
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Replying to: volkov (Jun 04, 2009 11:28 am) To me that was a deal killer. Later AVIC models were better, but I still didn't like the interface. Just read one of Bob's old e-mails and the 2010 Forester with Nav actually has Bluetooth integrated. I'd still like to see a bigger screen (it's 6.5", isn't it?) and especially a backup cam.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 04, 2009 12:09 pm)  I think CD's are headed the way of 8 track tape! As long as a stereo has an iPod or aux input, it's all I need. I think the newer AVIC models are much better than the old ones. If you need a bigger screen just have an aftermarket 20" installed!  tom
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Replying to: tsy (Jun 04, 2009 12:35 pm) I had an 8-track in the 77 Mustang Ghia back in high school. Decent selection of tunes took up the whole back seat! Edit: the upside was that they were dirt cheap in the bargain bins. |
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Man these guys were lucky!! http://ca.video.yahoo.com/watch/5231876/13809646
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Replying to: volkov (Jun 04, 2009 9:13 pm) |
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Replying to: tsy (Jun 04, 2009 12:35 pm) The USB input can even charger your iPod, or you can just plug in a plain old $5 flash drive and put music on there. With that, the CD drive becomes obsolete. 2010 Outbacks - higher end models only of course - will get that.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 05, 2009 8:38 am)
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