Pioneer do it all SatNav, iPod Bluetooth and MOST
Discussion
Hi all my new Boxster has arrived with CDR 24 and I want a do it all system. The Pioneer does the job, has anyone got this?
Would this be an easy fit for a competant installer? I was thinking of using Prestige?
Shame you cant use the US version £360!!!!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pioneer-AVIC-D3-DVD-GPS-CD-I20...
Would this be an easy fit for a competant installer? I was thinking of using Prestige?
Shame you cant use the US version £360!!!!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pioneer-AVIC-D3-DVD-GPS-CD-I20...
Isn't the CDR24 a custom fit? My Boxster has the same unit so I've explored that route, although I don't necessarily need SatNav. Of course you can use all kinds of devices like Dension that interface with iPods but it still has to be displayed by the prehistoric CDR24. I can't believe Porsche still fit this kit.
I have another Pioneer unit in my Golf, the AVIC 1 BT. It is OK, but then it should be for 2 grand. The model in the pic is the new version that is cheaper....such is life. In fact, it's a cheaper model range. There is a separate different one out to replace mine that still costs 2 grand.
Anyway.....the navi on these is OK. But Tom Tom is still slightly better IMHO (I use a Tom Tom Go 700 in my 993 RS). I have speed camera locations installed as well just like my Tom Tom.
The audio quality seems fine.
The blue tooth hands free is OK, not great, but not bad. I think bespoke handsfree installations are likely to be better. But the reason you buy a Pioneer is because you want everything in one box in one tidy install in the dash.
Of course you can play DVDs......but when would you really?
The main trouble is with the Ipod. Scrolling through the menus is dog slow on mine. Even on the new one in your picture below (which has USB connectivity for Ipods) it isn't that quick to scroll through 80 album titles. Funny this, because Alpine are the only company to have full speed Ipod connectivity. In the end I opted to use my Ipod iteslf to switch albums, not the Pioneer screen. At least I have full speed Ipod access now, but this is clumsy.
I would have a look at Alpine units. They are dear (over 2 grand) and I don't think they have blue tooth, but full speed Ipod connectivity is essential in my view.
Or better still, just get a £170 Tom Tom 1 and a Parrot blue tooth handsfree unit.
Anyway.....the navi on these is OK. But Tom Tom is still slightly better IMHO (I use a Tom Tom Go 700 in my 993 RS). I have speed camera locations installed as well just like my Tom Tom.
The audio quality seems fine.
The blue tooth hands free is OK, not great, but not bad. I think bespoke handsfree installations are likely to be better. But the reason you buy a Pioneer is because you want everything in one box in one tidy install in the dash.
Of course you can play DVDs......but when would you really?
The main trouble is with the Ipod. Scrolling through the menus is dog slow on mine. Even on the new one in your picture below (which has USB connectivity for Ipods) it isn't that quick to scroll through 80 album titles. Funny this, because Alpine are the only company to have full speed Ipod connectivity. In the end I opted to use my Ipod iteslf to switch albums, not the Pioneer screen. At least I have full speed Ipod access now, but this is clumsy.
I would have a look at Alpine units. They are dear (over 2 grand) and I don't think they have blue tooth, but full speed Ipod connectivity is essential in my view.
Or better still, just get a £170 Tom Tom 1 and a Parrot blue tooth handsfree unit.
OK, but AFAIK Parrot doesn't work in a MOST 997? Lets look at the options:
<RANT>
Get PCM with SatNav - Tick
Telephone module - Sound is poor and you can't take your contacts with you - FAIL
Denison GW500 - IPOD nav is slow and clunky, need to nav the menus when choosing to answer the phone, no seperate volume for phone calls/audio therefore you get blasted by the stereo after you've turned up the volume for your phone call - Half a Tick
Fact is there are no solutions offered by Porsche and just compromises in the aftermarket. It is seriously depressing to watch an ad on telly for a £10k Hyundai with a working IPOD solution and a £70k Porsche can't do it let alone bluetooth for the phone. Oh, and if you don't tick these near worthless options when you buy one new, you get hammered when you trade the car in. Riight..
My wife just bought a new SLK and has gone through the same thing, can't get a wired in IPOD and the MB phone modules are shite if you've got anything like a new phone. You've got to wonder what these companies are on, considering Germany is supposed to be the height of technology it's pretty bloody poor isn't it?
At least in my 996 with no MOST bus I can buy a £200 Becker Grand Prix and have both phone and IPOD self installed in less than an hour. That's what I'm running now, upgrading to a 997 technology wise is a downgrade - ridiculous.
Yes, it's a sports car yadda yadda, but some of us use these as daily transport too.
</RANT>
<RANT>
Get PCM with SatNav - Tick
Telephone module - Sound is poor and you can't take your contacts with you - FAIL
Denison GW500 - IPOD nav is slow and clunky, need to nav the menus when choosing to answer the phone, no seperate volume for phone calls/audio therefore you get blasted by the stereo after you've turned up the volume for your phone call - Half a Tick
Fact is there are no solutions offered by Porsche and just compromises in the aftermarket. It is seriously depressing to watch an ad on telly for a £10k Hyundai with a working IPOD solution and a £70k Porsche can't do it let alone bluetooth for the phone. Oh, and if you don't tick these near worthless options when you buy one new, you get hammered when you trade the car in. Riight..
My wife just bought a new SLK and has gone through the same thing, can't get a wired in IPOD and the MB phone modules are shite if you've got anything like a new phone. You've got to wonder what these companies are on, considering Germany is supposed to be the height of technology it's pretty bloody poor isn't it?
At least in my 996 with no MOST bus I can buy a £200 Becker Grand Prix and have both phone and IPOD self installed in less than an hour. That's what I'm running now, upgrading to a 997 technology wise is a downgrade - ridiculous.
Yes, it's a sports car yadda yadda, but some of us use these as daily transport too.
</RANT>
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