2011/12 navigation unit into 2008 model

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BrzI

Discussion Starter · Dec 20, 2011

I have a 2008 techno package with the Rockford Fosgate audio system. I have steering wheel controls. It is on a 2008 SL Versa.

Can I buy the current nagivation unit form Nissan and have it installed? This would add GPS and a nice interface to my existing 7-speaker setup. Just looking at it you would think that it would work. The Nissan dealers are not willing to install it but they did say that a smart person would likely be able to get it done.

Or should I go aftermarket ? My primary concernt is to make it fit nicely so it does not stick out...and to keep the use of all seven speakers and steerign wheel controls...

Any suggestions are welcome....

Thanks

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JoshG

· #2 · Dec 20, 2011

I'd say go for it. It would be a nice upgrade.

RedAlertV

· #3 · Dec 20, 2011

I say go aftermarket, might be cheaper even with steering wheel control adapter.

BrzI

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 20, 2011

I think I will go aftermarket. The Nissan dealership quoted me CAD$3950.00 ?! Kinda ridiculous...

I think Nissan does not really want people to have it....

RedAlertV

· #5 · Dec 20, 2011

Nah, they just like to overprice their products.

JoshG

· #6 · Dec 20, 2011

Pshhh, yeah...go aftermarket. No way I'd pay that much for an OEM Nav. system.

bboy_romeo

· #7 · Dec 21, 2011

$4k for a nav unit? what the hell, that's ridiculous! aftermarket def. is much better in this case lol

JoshG

· #8 · Dec 21, 2011

...and cheaper! :shrug:

versaspeed.com

· #9 · Dec 21, 2011

BrzI said:
I think I will go aftermarket. The Nissan dealership quoted me CAD$3950.00 ?! Kinda ridiculous...

I think Nissan does not really want people to have it....

Here's the link 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback Package Options | Nissan USA

Let me know if I can help you out...it should only be $700.00 and that's MSRP!

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BrzI

Discussion Starter · #10 · Dec 21, 2011

versaspeed.com said:
Here's the link 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback Package Options | Nissan USA

Let me know if I can help you out...it should only be $700.00 and that's MSRP!

The way I understand it is that you will only pay $700.00 if you order it with a new vehicle. This options is not available as a standalone purchase....or am I missunderstanding it...?!

Thanks

RedAlertV

· #11 · Dec 21, 2011

I still say go aftermarket, check out this site Car Audio Stereo - Car Subwoofers - Car Amplifiers and Speakers

They have lots of better looking units that will fit just fine for a 1/3 of the suggested MSRP.

BrzI

Discussion Starter · #12 · Dec 22, 2011

One little detail in would need advice on :

If I take the OEM unit out willl I lose my Satellite radio tuner ?

athikerguy4life

· #13 · Dec 23, 2011

Idk about the sirius issue, call the customer service rep at sonicelectronix or crutchfield. One of them can probably tell you the answer. And sonic's prices ROCK.

Versa S 2009

· #14 · Dec 23, 2011 (Edited)

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It's not worth it!!! I bought an 11 Sentra special edition that came standard with the navi system, and u know what? That navi system is in my closet right now. U can go on ebay and get it for about $400. But.... IT'S NOT WORTH IT!!! It's very crappy. The radio distorts very bad, had lag to it, navi doesnt pick the best routes. But it is still a nice radio, and XM is also built into it. If you can find it in a junk yard and get all the wires and accesories for cheap, then go for it. Now as far as hooking up. The navi and XM will NOT work unless you have the antenna's plug into the back of them, and the bluetooth is a completly different plug. I have played with this thing alot. I was gonna put it into my moms 10 sentra, but the bluetooth plug is different, and u need the antenna plugs. I would not recomend it at all. If you have any questions on this please dont hesitate to contact me. I replaced mine with the Pioneer 3300BT. It has bluetooth, and I added HD and backup camera. Then u will need the steering wheel interface module, and that will let you keep the steering wheel controls, so thats about $400-500 bucks, but its a nice upgrade, and your speakers will come alive, I promise that. But I dont think you will be able to keep the factory sub, unless you go aftermarket, and wire up the speakers thru the normal output wires, and get a RCA converter and plug the sub thru that, but I dunno if that will work. Your factory sub is powered by an amp, if you didnt know.

From left to right Yellow and grey are radio antenna, blue is GPS antenna, Big grey is the Ipod/AUX plug, and there are 2 white harnesses on the right, bottom is main harness, and top is bluetooth, hope this helps.

Current setup.

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BrzI

Discussion Starter · #15 · Dec 25, 2011

Thank you...

Versa S 2009

· #16 · Dec 27, 2011

Your welcome, I try to be truthful about things, and I hope this helps you out. If sound quality and backup camera didnt matter to me I would keep it in. But The sound is good when the windows are up. If you try to turn the sound up when the windows are down, you can really tell it distorts like at volume 23 out of 30. I replaced the headunit with the factory speakers, and the factory speakers came alive, and didnt not distort as bad, and were still livable, and they were sharper, nicer, and heard more sounds. Hope this really helps. If I had a factory backup camera, I prolly would have never replaced it.

BrzI

Discussion Starter · #17 · Dec 28, 2011

Thanks for the feedback. Went for a Pioneer unit. Have opened a new thread about it.

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