F1ferrari

Hey guys looking to buy an avic for my 05 c55. I'm looking at either the avicd3, z1, or z2. I know a few of you have each one. Please tell me why i should pay double the d3 for the z1 and another 200-300 more for the z2. I like the z1 the best... Please give me any pros and cons if you could i'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance...

P.S. anyone know a good installer in the chicago land area i can trust to do this install???

loungn14

Personally I have the D3, and love it. I wasn't a fan of the motorized units, as I have seen a great deal of issues with them (used to be an installer) and they have a tendancy to cover up the airvents when deployed.

That and the fact that you can get a new d3 for around 650 was the sure bet for me.

If it were me, get the d3 with the xm/sat traffic module, bluetooth module, backup cam, ipod cable, and still come off cheaper then the z units

In chicago I like mobilefx in lombard.

WaveyKat

i think so too i just got one waiting for a few more parts to arrive and i can't wait to get mines installed plus the D3 the lights can change to ANY color thats sweet!
am scared that in the z2 that the hard drive might freeze up..
the things am getting with my D3

XM/Navi traffic
Bluetooth
Cd Changer <-- not sure if the pioneer one will fit yet
Back up cam
ipod cable

oh and the PIONEER CA-R-PI.131 steering wheel adapter

coin

May I know how much is the total estimate for all of the stuffs above?

WaveyKat

XM/Navi traffic $150
Bluetooth $150
Cd Changer <---not sure if the pioneer one will fit yet $150
Back up cam <---not sure
ipod cable $30
CA-R-PI.131 $140

coin

Niceee .. Are you planning to DIY or seek help from an installer?

jgsx

The Z1 and Z2 are the same unit with different software. I upgraded my Z1 to a Z2 (pretty much just new maps). My unit has never once froze.

I have the the iPod interface, XM w/ NavTraffic, TV tuner, back up cam, and bluetooth interface. I love the unit.

The D3's color changing buttons are very nice.

Thericker

As the others have said the Color options to match your interior lighting are awesome plus it has a full vehicle diagnostics ie 0-60, rpm's, etc..3-D birds eye view reverse directory address look-up, full on state of the art all touch screen coolness!! turn by turn updates via voice prompt....You wont regret it I'll try n' post some pix up for ya'

Edit: Pix...

WaveyKat

i think i will be doing this myself

WaveyKat

jgsx where did you mount your back up Cam? and did you get a pioneer Cam or any one that can work with the unit?

loungn14

I personally mounted mine right to the right of the license plate, and I picked it up off ebay for 30 bucks

WaveyKat

so its not a Pioneer Cam you used? any universal camera should work right?

loungn14

yup, any cam will work, as long as it has rca out.

Many options avaliable....tap the reverse wire from the tail-light if needed, its pretty easy.

jgsx

I used a Pioneer camera, but there are many options. I had mine painted body color, and mounted it right above the license plate (very close to the trunk release spot).

Avi02C32

Can someone tell me where I can get the car adapter for the Pioneer D3. Also, where can I get the directions for DIY for install ? Do I need to change the speakers and also the wires ?

jgsx

Check out the stickies/DIY in the C-class forum.