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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 12:44 AM
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Nav upgrade help needed, please!

I have a 2003 SL55 and I want to upgrade the nav system...can I upgrade to a 2005? Is it possible to upgrade to the dvd system from the newer model and if so, what would that require? Does anyone have a used system they could sell me? Thank you for taking the time to consider and respond to my request!
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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With enough money anything is possible, however without being completely unreasonable and having money as no object, this upgrade is not possible.

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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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This would be the best way to upgrade your nav system from the 2003 to 2009 spec.
Get rid of the OEM POS

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...DNX-9140-.html
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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Thanks for this great advice! It looks like the Kenwood is the way to go! Really appreciate the feedback!
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BeltFedBob
This would be the best way to upgrade your nav system from the 2003 to 2009 spec.
Get rid of the OEM POS

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...DNX-9140-.html
And how do you install the kenwood without changing the wood trim?
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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View some of the installs folks have done on this board. They do not get rid of the trim.
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