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Porsche offering modern nav system to replace classic radios
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/18/porsche-offering-modern-nav-system-to-replace-classic-radios/
Interesting they're doing this. I wonder how much longer we have to wait until they have update radios for 986/996s. |
I guess I don't see the point. A Garmin is less than $200, has a much larger screen, and can be removed from the car to prevent theft and used for other cars. $776 for a tiny screen in a bad viewing location seems like a waste of money.
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There's also options like this adapter that charges through USB and multiple cigarette adapters: http://www.my-batteries.net/others/3-ways-car-cigarette-lighter-charger-adapter-socket-with-usb-port.htm And leaves you with a plug to spare. |
I guess I'm just intrigued that Porsche is making "new" parts for 40-year-old discontinued cars. It's difficult to imagine a lot of other car companies that do that.
I find the major complain of older vehicle is always the radio/deck. Mine just plays CDs and look at what the new head units can do. |
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http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Triple-Cigarette-Charger-Adapter/dp/B000SPGFUG I think it's a neat idea, maybe not all that functional and convenient as far as placement, but you're not really supposed to be staring at the screen, anyways. You'll just get the friendly GPS voice through your speakers, which is all you need until they say something crazy about turning off the paved road. :rolleyes: |
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not saying porsche has the best option. maybe someday i'll get around to putting in that car-puter. |
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I read somewhere that Porsche has the highest percentage of all cars ever sold still running, so it's great that they want to do something for the owners of classic Porsche who want a little audio and nav high tech in their cars without compromising the looks |
great idea
These are going to be a big seller. Think of how out of place any aftermarket radio looks in, for instance, an '83 911 SC. There are tons of those cars around that are kept period correct, but aren't really 300 point councours museum pieces. And their owners want to keep them that way, but sure would like to get a little better sound on PCA tours and the long drive to the Parade. It's easy to hide an amp and put great speakers behind stock grilles, but the radio itself is another story...now there's a solution.
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