2001 Aftermarket Head Unit
 

I have an '01 X5, and want to add an aftermarket head unit with touch screen navigation. Any idea on what direction I should go? Need help finding a bezel to work with it too.

Criteria:
Touch screen Navigation, DVD enabled, iPod enabled, and Bluetooth. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

There are a few people who have done this - do a search for "AVIC" and you should find the info you need.

In regards to the bezel...go with http://www.mybimmer.net/

AVIC-Z1 by Pioneer sounds like the system for you. I am about to do this mod myself. Should cost anywhere between $2000-$3000 depending on installer, where you get the parts and what not. Circuit City quoted me at $3800, which is crazy.

How does your car run after 100,000 miles? I am very interested in this because I am going to be there soon (2 years) and I am trying to figure out whether I want to add a $2500 mod (AVIC-Z1)...but it might not be worth it considering I might need to get a new ride.

I have the eclipse AVN 5435 and I love it. Touch screen with Navi, CD, DVD, etc... Nothing comes close for the price.

Running great!!! Only thing I am waiting on now is the tranny going out in the next 30-40K miles. But otherwise she is still pulling hard - I surprise a lot of people when taking off at a red light and leaving them in my "family" vehicle.:rofl:

A buddy of mine also has as Eclipse head unit and loves it - it has dual DVD players built in so you can run the nav DVD and play music at the same time. Of course if you buy one with a HDD, you don' need the dual DVD.

Dual DVD players? Mine has a DVD slot for the Nav/ DVD's and one for CD's. New Model?

Do you have Bluetooth?

no pics?
how could you?

Picsssssss plzz

Ok,Ok, here are afew. I plan on making another trim piece that will make it flush with the dash. I just have to get sometime to do it. BTW the movie I was playing has a blue tint to it. It's not the player.
Opened showing the DVD/Nav slot and CD slot
http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e3...h_DSCF1195.jpg
Shot of it closed
http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e3...h_DSCF1197.jpg
Shot of it at night
http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e3...h_DSCF1198.jpg

What about Bluetooth????

I'm not sure off hand. I don't use Bluetooth with my phone, sorry.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

Just Curious
 

How much does this aftermarket nav setup from Pioneer cost with the bezel and full installation?

I would guess around $2500? I am considering it instead of a Garmin unit, but the cost may justify going with a Garmin

Costs
 

I've been doing some checking, and it looks like the unit with everything that I need (bezel from www.mybimmer.net, Sirius tuner, iPod hookup, and bluetooth) should cost right about $2200. Cosider this: you get more than just the nav part, and if you install it yourself, you get a really sweet custom install.

Also, one very minor mod and you get the full touch screen access through an on off switch so that you can stay "legal" in states that prohibit some types of mods.

Another cool addition would be the rear camera...but I haven't decided if I want that. Plus, the Pioneer

In case anyone was wondering...pretty much every car audio company is coming out with a system like the AVIC-Z1...which have all been unveiled at the CES show in Vegas this week. It would be wise to wait until March to get something because we all know that with more competition the price will come down. Even Pioneer is coming out with something similiar to the Z1...AVIC-D3. And, it is only $1000 retail. You would of course have to buy all the add-on's but it is a lot less than the Z1 which retails for around $2200.