n3w813

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The new Pioneer navigation unit is finally out and available for purchase for ~$1000.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-5aZgK1t...d3&i=130AVICD3

Questions for existing Pioneer in-dash navigation unit owners.

1. Does it fit into an IS250?
2. If it does, is it an easy install for an average user?
3. If you have the ipod adapter cable (CD-I200), will the Pioneer head unit display unicode characters (Japanese, Chinese, etc)?

Thanks

G Star

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The d3 is a nice piece for the younger generation but one thing keeps me from buying it. The fact that it has single disc slot prohibits you from running your music cd's and using navigation at the same time.

Anybody want to clarify on this?

88supramki

yes that is correct, that's always been the downfall of the D series by Pioneer. But it's good for someone who wants a cheap double din unit with navi.

olddog

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you can always get a pioneer cd/dvd changer to hook it up to. and it can take the position of the stock one. easy and problem solved.

n3w813

iTrader: (1)

You are correct, one DVD/CD slot only. If you want to use navigation while playing music CDs, then you'll have to enter the destination first, the unit will store the directions, then you can put in your music CD.

In my case, I will be using my Ipod 99% of the time for music so that won't be such a big problem for me.

boobstar

what the heck is a music cd? you mean those things everyone was using before ipods came out?

lexoman562

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Wow , That Suxs I Was Planning On Buying This Item , But Ill Just Keep My D1 , Which Has A Cd Slot And Navi Slot.

tavarish

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actually the navi can be controlled with an sd card if i'm not mistaken.

1996LS400

anybody have any links to any unbiased reviews on the AVIC-D3?

DarKnight

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Another thing too is that it has a 6.1" screen unlike most units that have a 6.5"-7" screen. I was considering this unit but I decided to go with an Eclipse unit for the screen size and the dual slots.

TCM

My D2 has a cd slot and a navi slot. I also am thinking about buying the pioneer 6 disk DVD / CD / MP3 / single din changer and throw it in the glove box.

Lexis11

The d3 is a sweet radio for a customer that wants to spend little money for navi/cd/dvd. You can use the navi but like someone said you have to enter in the destination prior to leaving. It will then save the route and unless you go off route you won't need to have the navi disc in the actual slot.

The new cable isnt available yet, well around here anyways. I have a bunch on backorder like everything else Pioneer sells

T.K.O.

http://www.bluelagoonusa.com/piavdodvdinn.html

$775 bones.. shipping to WA is $35 so like $810 total.. not bad

boobstar

the only thing that steers me away from this is 2.2 volt pre outs

chinkster

all these pioneer double din units have weak pre outs.