Nothing is impossible it's just if you have enough money to blow. I have seen people done it, it takes lots of time and money. IMO maybe trade it in for one or just leave as is.

 

Per Mod request I've put my replies to the last post on the OEM vs. aftermarket in a new thread- viewable here:


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post4672655

 

/sigh - This debate is so tired and biased it's not funny, but I feel it's important to correct one blatant "mis-statement", which may impact the OP's decision.

OEM nav is not, nor has it ever been *bad* for resale value. The article Kurtz references is not only over 2 years old, it only states that in their *single* example, the nav component may have depreciated more than other portions of the car. You'll note the bottom line is that the Nav car sold for *more* (it did not cause the Nav car to magically depreciate below the value of the non-Nav car, nor will it ever.)

OEM nav is more of a staple in today's cars than ever. I will never buy a car without it, and there are lots of people that feel the same way, which is why OEM nav sales are *up* (not down). In addition, OEM nav usually integrates with other car components (i.e. backup camera, touchscreen radio/maintenance controls.). However, OEM nav does have it's downsides too, which have been well documented.

Yes, OEM-Nav will depreciate. However, almost all electronic devices depreciate in value. The fact is my Garmin that I purchased 2 years ago is worth about 60% of it's original value, so the argument that OEM nav somehow causes your car to lose value (or depreciate more) is a blatant ... inaccuracy.

To the OP: I maintain my original position. If you are going to get OEM nav, it's smarter to get it at the time of purchase due to the time/labor of purchasing it afterward (but it is "do-able" to purchase later).

If you are ok with after market devices and there associated mounts, and you feel that you want/need some of the Garmin, etc. functionality and are willing to sacrifice the non-OEM benefits (some of which have been covered here), then I would recommend going that direction.

Feel free to PM if you have any questions or concerns. I've had both OEM nav vehicles and non-OEM nav vehicles (with aftermarket options), and I'd be happy to share my two cents.

Good luck!