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Old Oct 13, 2010
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Double Din head unit buying advice

Maybe this topic has been discussed before, but I am still confused about my purchase. Well, I am in the market for a new head unit and wondering if anyone can give me some advice. Currently I am looking at Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD In-Dash Double-Din DVD multimedia A/V receiver. I really like its design and overall functionality. If you have any better recommendation, please let me know. I would like to keep it under $400.

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Old Oct 13, 2010
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The 3100/3200/4200 are really popular on here, its a great unit. Kenwoods are also nice
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010
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i just installed a avh-p3200bt in my truck last night havent had much time to use it but so far its great i got it new off ebay for $329 shipped
 
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I have a 3100 and I love it. I paid I think 280 shipped off eBay.
 
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Anyone know of a good double din size that does NOT do dvd and nav? I just want ipod and HD radio in double din size.
 
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The 3100 doesn't do nav or dvd if I remember correctly.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010
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Just installed it in my sisters 06 fiddy

JVC KW-AVX730 In-Dash Double DIN Stereo (DVD, CD, USB Connection)
 
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Originally Posted by 04blackedge
The 3100 doesn't do nav or dvd if I remember correctly.
The 3100 has dvd but no nav
 
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Oh sweet. Whats the difference between the 3100 and 3200 then?
 
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An Sd card slot and another RCA output if I remember right.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010
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where are you all getting the double din install kit for the ranger, i know tech, it ant supposed to fit and that you have to do a little trimming? What i need is the trim to go around the sides i guess?
 
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metra harness 95-5600 i believe. A little trimming is needed from what Ive been told.

I just got my double din deck today. I got a referb'd f900bt for 400 shipped.
 
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the 3200 can also add on gps afterwards
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010
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where are you all getting the double din install kit for the ranger, i know tech, it ant supposed to fit and that you have to do a little trimming? What i need is the trim to go around the sides i guess?
Scosche FD1330B - Dash Kits - Sonic Electronix

i just used this kit to install my 4200dvd today overall im happy but it was frustrating to say the least
 
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