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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 05:15 AM
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couple pics of my Pioneer Avic F700BT

Very smart! Double DIN looks so good!
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 05:29 AM
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the pioneer looks great how much did it run you?

oh yea, and what's that condom looking thing to the left??? lol
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 05:49 AM
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nice michael!

is that the HU tat had loading lag back then? how does it run now.. i saw the coupon you posted and i really really wanted to get it, but i heard the f/w sucks.


frank, thinks that's a celly holder?
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankW
the pioneer looks great how much did it run you?

oh yea, and what's that condom looking thing to the left??? lol
got the unit for about 440 including ipod cable and paid around 140 for parts and installation.

if you refer to that blue thing, I use to run the gps charger around that.
Time it take it off
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Mu9enx
nice michael!

is that the HU tat had loading lag back then? how does it run now.. i saw the coupon you posted and i really really wanted to get it, but i heard the f/w sucks.


frank, thinks that's a celly holder?
takes about 40 seconds to boot up(i am kinda guessing, but if you want I can go time it), music will come on first and then the navi will be on, then the phone will be connected..
it's not the best, but for the price, I have nothing to complain about.
if it's f90bt, then i wouldn't get it.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by yeuchau
takes about 40 seconds to boot up(i am kinda guessing, but if you want I can go time it), music will come on first and then the navi will be on, then the phone will be connected..
it's not the best, but for the price, I have nothing to complain about.
if it's f90bt, then i wouldn't get it.
that's not too bad.

how's the sound?
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 04:16 AM
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Looking nice!
The boot time is longer on all HU with a hard drive but it's not too bad.
Pioneer FTW. Hope you enjoy it. The use of the menu is easier than the factory nav IMO.

Have a fun drive!
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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HU looks good. How you been Michael?
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankW
that's not too bad.

how's the sound?
soundwise, I think it's a little better than stock one.

Also, i found out that this unit does not support my IPOD, i guess mine it's too old, time to get new ipod
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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HU looks good. How you been Michael?
overall is good, just that i got a cold+fever over the weekend.

no more plans for changing car in a while, just bought a property, so gonna have to throw some downpayment.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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overall is good, just that i got a cold+fever over the weekend.

no more plans for changing car in a while, just bought a property, so gonna have to throw some downpayment.
yeuchau - Good time to buy property - much better investment than car !!!

How is your car now? Has it given any more problem since last time?
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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yeuchau - Good time to buy property - much better investment than car !!!

How is your car now? Has it given any more problem since last time?
Hi Glyn, nope, it's being doing great recently.
Only happened that once, I even took the car to vegas couple weeks ago which is about ~600 miles and no problem at all.
thanks for following up.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Ah! That's good news - Temporary ECU Brain fade!!
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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hey how are you. you car looks GREat about that Pioneer Avic F700BT how is the Radio FM reception on that?
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by WaveyKat
hey how are you. you car looks GREat about that Pioneer Avic F700BT how is the Radio FM reception on that?
not sure if it's just me, but the FM reception does seem to be good at all. Gets cutoff or extra noise pretty frequently.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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I must say I often wonder how well the Benz aerial matches up with RF gain stages in aftermarket units????
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Old May 1, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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Where did you get the double-din opening for your stereo? I also had one installed but the bezel that goes around the radio didn't fit properly, so it somewhat sticks out. Yours looks a little thinner than mine, which may be the answer.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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is that a GPS by the ipod? how did you mount that?! been trying to do that.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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Hi All,

My warranty is about to expire in 1 months, and I have about 78k miles on the car now.
Is there any thing I should have it checked before it expires, I am have the visual vehicle inspection done now, but i don't know if that's enough.

Any recommendations?
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Have them check the front castor arm (thrust arm/torque arm) bushes for cracks & silicone fluid leaks. Look for oil leaks such as weeping from the diff pinion seal, gearbox seals & TCU connector. Also check crankcase ventilation covers for leaks on the rocker boxes of the engine. Most other things you would know from driving the car. I presume everything works. No funny noises squeaks or knocks.
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hey mike,

and also check the valve cover gasket for oil leak.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Glyn M Ruck
Have them check the front castor arm (thrust arm/torque arm) bushes for cracks & silicone fluid leaks. Look for oil leaks such as weeping from the diff pinion seal, gearbox seals & TCU connector. Also check crankcase ventilation covers for leaks on the rocker boxes of the engine. Most other things you would know from driving the car. I presume everything works. No funny noises squeaks or knocks.
what is a castor arm??

I just go the car back from dealer, they said front control arms needs to be replaced and it's covered under warranty.

they did not mention anything else other than that.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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hey mike,

and also check the valve cover gasket for oil leak.
if i recall correctly, i think they replaced that last year, need to go back to check my paper work again.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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oh yah, I also ask if I can get extended warranty on the car.
They offer me the followings from Fidelity Warranty.
Powertrain Coverage: 1 year ($1796), 2 years(2346), 3 years(3100), 4 years(3598)
Silver Coverage: 1 year ($2218), 2 years(2850), 3 years(3548)
Gold Coverage: 1 year ($2598), 2 years(3666)

Powertrain coverage: includes Engine block and cylinder heads and all internally lubricated parts, transmission/transzlecase and all internally lubricated parts, and differential/axle housing and all internally lubricated parts.
Silver coverage: Inlcudes powertrain plus steering gear hosuing and all internal parts, brakes, air conditonning(condensor, compressor, evaporator..etc), front suspension and some electrical parts
Gold voerage: includes powertrain, silver coverage plus additional coverages on all catergories mentioned above.

do you guys think it's worth it to get the warranty??
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