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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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Best aftermarket NAV?

I think my nav drive has lived it's life and rather than replace with a used one with 9 year old technology I am thinking that aftermarket is probably a better choice. I see mostly Dynavin on ebay and I was wondering if anyone has experience with these or any other basically plug&play units?
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 12:32 PM
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Im on the same page as you and have been doing my research for several months now. Problem is (for me) is the software.. I've read horror stories on it not working for very long and being very slow. On Another note I've read some good reviews as louder than stock and very clear Image. There are several different updates and now there are other CLONE Dynavin "look A-like" head units. So you could actually end u getting a clone of a clone if not careful.
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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The dynavin works fine after you set it up properly and understand a few things. I've been running it for a while now and am perfectly happy with it. You need some Android experience to get it to run smoothly and 100% the way you want it.

Sygic as nav software is much better than anything you've seen on OEM systems haha.

I would stay away from generic plug and play Chinese units as they are crap....for many different reasons.
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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btw. whats your budget? if you have none take a look at the kenwood 990hd. awesome unit.
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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That Kenwood unit looks good but I'd want more of a factory oem look.
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dominicandude
That Kenwood unit looks good but I'd want more of a factory oem look.
Oh, ok. i dont have much information on those stock looking aftermarket units.

good luck and let us know how it goes
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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is your interior the face lifted one or the old one?
if the old one, then check this out
https://mbworld.org/forums/mobile-el...9-android.html
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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that be pre-facelift

and not for my ride
but what exactly is a custom rom in one of these things?
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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Idk if you use android or ios, so I will give you both examples.

1) ios example: pretty much similar to jailbreak.
2) android. Its similar to jailbreak but much better. When you install a custom rom, someone has to take the stock software and rewrite it to be better and more efficient in many ways such as cpu speed and rendering along with software. Im pretty sure you can install apps from the android market. Just do a search for that custom rom on google
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Ok here u go, check it outhttp://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=909077
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if i roll the dice on a chinknav this might be it

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2006-...818279594.html
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by waveterrorist
that unit is for the face lifted w209. Do u have the old or new interior
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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all better now

i picked up a fellowes brand dvd lens cleaner and all my problems went away.
Best $5 I ever spent!
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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I got a new unit from Amazon and love it. Looks stock but with all the modern bells and whistles. It took about 2 hours to put it in but I am no pro so might even go in faster if you know what you're doing.

https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...-not-hard.html
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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I run Dynavin unit in my 2003 CLKK320 (had Bose junk so it too much more effort to replace). I'm very happy with the unit and it looks great in the car with its OEM look.

PM me if interested as I happen to have a unit available for a good price and can give you good install info.
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