Free bump, I would also like to know...

 

If you buy the correct stuff, the install is not hard. It takes maybe two hours and its almost all plug and play. I didn't pay more than $600 for everything. I would go aftermarket, but it all depends on the person and the features. I did not get satnav or sat radio.

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I have a Kenwood in my Patriot, it's nice and has everything but I can't remember how to use everything. It's not my daily driver so I have to go through the process if I switch modes just about get the manual out, cause I CAN'T REMEMBER HOW EVERYTHING WORKS ON THE #&$$$$$THING.

 

One thing to consider is how often you will actually use everything. I regret buying it. Yeahh its nice, but I only ever just press volume up or down and keep driving.

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One thing to consider is how often you will actually use everything. I regret buying it. Yeahh its nice, but I only ever just press volume up or down and keep driving.

You make a good point there...

 

I purchased a low speed factory navigational unit from Ebay and it was plug and play, no wires to cut. Plus it has the U-connect module built in so all you have to purchase is the mic and the GPS antenna. If you purchase the unit with Sirius Satellite then you would need to get the satellite antenna. The unit cost me 650.00 + 45.00 for the GPS antenna + 80.00 for the satellite antenna and 45.00 for the mic for a grand total of 820.00. I use the hands free u-connect daily about 20 times a day and I like having the satellite radio also. Installation was about 2 to three hours mostly because of the antennas. If you just want the nav by itself installation is 10 minutes. And it works with your speakers, if your radios volume is high it automatically lowers the volume when the nav is prompted.

 

Wouldnt an 8 " android tablet do the same job

 

I called the Car lot today where I got my Vehicle last year. I have a 2011 Jeep Patriot Sport, and I have the Factory installed basic one. I got a quote, and with install...they said just under 2,400.00 I was at Car Toys and they gave me a quote for Nav/Bluetooth/Backup Camera/Sirius and they said installed 1,700.00 If you are ever in the Tacoma Washington area there is a shop called AutoFX and they do a bunch of customization as well, which they are in line for my install this coming year. Lol..hope this helps.

 

That is a lot of money...either choice.

Plenty of ways to get the same stuff for far less.
I'm not the expert on this but now that the thread has been bumped maybe someone will point you to a thread or two or give some advice.

 

Here's my view, ill try to break it down a bit.

Aftermarket:
PROS:
Bigger Screen
Looks stylish
(Normally) better quality
Has more features
Outputs for subs
More power to speakers
Remote wiring for amps
Remote to control the HU.
Normally cheaper.
Integration
DVD Player
Huge EQ
Completely Customizable.

CONS:
Not plug and play
Require install time
Doesn't look factory

Factory:
PROS:
Factory Look
Plug and play
Shorter install time
Normally has a button for features instead of having to navigate on a menu.
CONS:
Everything under aftermarket pros.


There's my take, if your going aftermarket it should be around $1,000-$1,300 for the unit and adapters for a top quality device.

Just a reminder: Think of how much you really will use it. Like I said previously, I find myself just turning the volume up or watching stations. Is it really worth all that money?







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Here's my input:

Creation - you stated

Here's my view, ill try to break it down a bit.

Aftermarket: CONS: Not plug and play

Factory: PROS: Plug and play

This does not match what information I have been told.

To clarify a few things - ours is a 2011 4x4 latitude. I'm older than most on here and my "old ways" experience was that the wiring harnesses where the same for every vehicle of that year and model. Not true anymore. 8 days after getting ours, my dau was rear-ended by an F150. $5200 damage to ours. One of the things we originally wanted was the swing down tailgate speakers and the in dash NAV/dvd player. As I am cheap and could not get a smokn hot deal on a new one with what we wanted - we bought used and I figured I could add them at a later time myself. I thought now would be a good time to make the rear speaker upgrades and get info / pricing for the nav/dvd unit. Not an option as the wiring harness on my vehicle is not compatible. Rear speakers - will need all new wiring run to rear - so no time or cost savings to have shop do it when tailgate replaced as I thought wires and connector for speaker would already be there. Nav/dvd - not a direct to plug match. Dealer would have to use an adapter just like aftermarket. I did not look it up myself and am relying on what the dealership body shop told me. They even questioned the parts and service because they were not aware of it either.

I'd have to look for it, but someone posted a good step by step guide on installing an aftermarket dash unit.

 

Well then, Neither of them are plug and play if Devildog is correct!

 

www.oemautopartsco.com I purchased my Ram's GPS unit from here. I paid about 1250.00 delivered to my house and never had an issue. I purchased another unit off of Ebay for 650.00 and it was plug and play, this was for my Jeep Patriot.

 

I currently have the standard non-LCD screen radio. I have that black thing on my roof for Sirius. Is there also a GPS antenna in there that I can use for an aftermarket unit?



I saw their page on ebay when I did some searching. I also found some mygig radios from other sellers, at varying prices, and I'm not sure what any of the differences are...

 

You would have to replace the Sirius antenna. I had the same problem, that's why I purchased the 430 nav unit vs the 730.

 

On mygig models, where is the GPS antenna usually at? Is it in the back of the radio in the dash or does it have to be wired to where the Sirius antenna is?

 

With the OEM unit, can you watch DVD's while driving?

 

Nope, but you can buy a "lockpick" device that changes that: http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149705

I'm at work so I don't have access to eBay, but I bet you could find something there.

 

Looks like they are associated to issues:
http://www.jeepgarage.org/f155/downsides-to-lockpick-37037-2.html

So you pay a ton of money for a factory Nav system only to have it locked down, and in order to use it the way you want you need to spend an additional $225+ and a complete system removal! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lock-Pick-M...ideo-Bypass-Override-Kit-/150983952002?pt=US_Wire_Harnesses&hash=item2327584682

Sounds like its better off to just get a nice aftermarket unit and installing it.

 

Software programming is half of that price. http://www.oemautopartsco.com/mygig-lockpick-programming-p-146.html

 

the back of the mygigs/gps HU's will take any generic gps antenna, just get an aftermarket one and install, unless u dont mind paying/messing about with the sirius adapters etc.

 

I'm glad my Patriot didn't have the OE Nav unit. I've had a TomTom for a couple years now and I love it. So when I picked up my Patriot, I just transferred the TomTom from the Accord and away I went. also like the fact that its removable, in case I want to use it in another vehicle OR take it with me if I'm doing alot of walking. Seems to hold a charge for a very long time.

AND.....I get free updates!

My Patriot radio (can't remember the model number) has the u-Connect Bluetooth for hands-free use of my cell, a feature that I use daily. I had a Motorola earpiece that was good, but after a while, my ear would start hurting. No problem now.