strongz
TYF Newbie
Felix - now that you've had the OEM Navi and the Pioneer in the past, which do you prefer in terms of looks, usability, bluetooth features, etc?
2010 Tahoe LT Noob (Bose or not)
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felixgun
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First off the OEM navi doesn't have bluetooth. The VCIM from an 09+ bluetooth enabled vehicle can be put in the 07-08's to get it though. Even aside from the Bluetooth, the Pioneer aftermarket AVIC flagship nav screen ***** on the factory nav screen. It's three times as fast navigating and looks way better. You can also get a ~$50 iDevice 30 pin dock connector cable for the pioneer screens versus having none and having to get a ****** GMX550 LockPick for the factory nav. The screen is also 7" versus 6.5" factory one which is actually a huge difference now that i've had both. One con that I found in having the pioneer is the bluetooth phone feature (only phone-- bluetooth audio is spot on). When I would make calls the person on the other line could never understand me with the pioneer supplied aftermarket mic. If I could do it again though, i'd get neither and go with the flagship Kenwood DNX9980HD with garmin nav built in...
