Just bought a 03 STR and it did not come with a navi. system. What is a good navi system I can get for around $300 to $400. Thanks for your advice in advance.

 

Commonly asked - see old threads e.g. using Search. Answer is to get a TomTom or Garmin.

 

Cobra...if you are going for a clean in-dash look consider the Kenwood DNX line.

Clarion has gotten some bad reviews. Eclipse, JVC and Alpine are expensive with Eclipse being one of the few that integrates in a respected GPS manufacture, TomTom I believe. The Kenwood uses Garmin, which is arguably the gold standard in navigation.

If you are willing to wait till the Fall time frame, I know that Jensen is coming out with a unit, VM9424, with built in NAV and HD radio however it is a Jensen which might not have the prestige of other names especially if installed in a Jag.

Pioneer's newer models appear to be pretty good according to other members but be weary of earlier models as flashing will be required to get decent performance out of them.

 

I use a Tom Tom and it works just fine.

 

Do you want in dash or do you just want one of those portable units that suction cups to your window? That's basically the difference...


George

 

I suggest you look at https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=30048 for a very cool possible solution to your problem....built in Bluetooth and navigation in the rearview mirror.

 

Honestly, I wanted to do an in-dash unit real bad when I got my S. The $$ just wasn't there for me to do an audio system with the new baby here. So, I ended up with a "large" screen Tom Tom for Christmas. I wouldn't go back. The mount on the winshield is small. I only plug mine in when I need to, so there isn't any wires hanging either. Plus the advantage of having it mounted as if it was a heads-up display is nice.

 

I have Pioneer x710bt on my jag and f500bt on mazda. I like the fact that I can upgrade the maps, mods (to change the interface) and etc. Also, I can add asian fonts for MP3 titles. Yes, it can be slow at times, but I can get use to it. Also, x710bt was cheap (paid $450 shipped). f500 was even cheaper (~$100) as I got it from local shop on clearance sale.