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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 01:58 AM
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Hey guys, I was searching for an aftermarket GPS unit and came across this:
DOGE Car DVD Player GPS Navigation System
Have any of you had any experience with this company? I like the OEM look they have, but I'm a little skeptic as to their legitimacy. Any input will be greatly appreciated, or if you know of another that looks close to the factory unit. Thanks in advance!
 

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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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Well, for that kind of money, you can get a nice aftermarket brand name unit. You will however need to purchase a double din navi bezel which Dodge made OEM for all years as a direct fit.
I bought one for my 2008 Ram from the dealer for $140. Ebay gets $115 shipped and a member on here is selling his for $50 shipped (06-08 only and gray in color)
 
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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well cool . i will check out it.
but how do u think of this kind of units(Chinese dvd gps )
 
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i tend to stay away from gear that has no real or reputable tech support or supporting forums and any company where warranty work may be an issue
 
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by weedahoe
i tend to stay away from gear that has no real or reputable tech support or supporting forums and any company where warranty work may be an issue

maybe u r right . if u don`t have try u will never know how is it. but i will not waste money on this unit.
i may buy Garmin Nuvi 350.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 03:43 AM
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not trying to hijack this thread but do you have any recommendations for navigation head units. i have messed with a kenwood and its reaction time was slow on the touch screen. right now i am kind of stuck between the JVC KW-NT3HDT, the JVC KW-NT30HD, the Pioneer AVIC-Z120BT, and the Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT. the only one of those i have been able to mess around with is the JVC KW-NT3HDT. you guys have any takes on those or any other suggestions on navigation units?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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i had a pioneer avic z1 and loved it. everything on it from the music art to the hard drive to the maps are all updatable.
 
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