gps into a '99 boxster? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

ehD · 02-20-2007, 01:20 AM

ok some guy told me on ebay that my car doesnt have fiber optics? im not sure why that would make it incompatible, but this other guy said it should be okay... does anyone have experience in putting an 03 boxster navi system into an '99? my beautiful white boxster is gonna be picked up tomorrow.. but it just has a cd player.

Cloudsurfer · 02-20-2007, 02:24 AM

If you are going to do nav you DO NOT want the factory system. First off, you cant use it since your car is pre- MOST bus (the fiber optic based system) and secondly the factory nav is horrible and ridiculously expensive compared to good aftermarket (which pretty much means Eclipse).

I would pick up either the Eclplise AVN5500 or the new (as in coming out any day now) AVN5510. AVN5500s now are down to almost $1000. The Eclipse software and mapping offers and amazing nav experience and is leaps and bounds ahead of everything else out there.

If you're going to do nav the only thing I'd consider would be an AVN (I have the 5500 and had the 5435 in a previous car)

Patrick

djomlas · 02-20-2007, 06:42 AM

it also depends on how often you will be using it.
i have a magellan that i keep in the car, but not on all the time, just have it stored away, and pull it out if i need to get somewhere.

MrBoxster · 02-20-2007, 08:32 AM

The Magellean is clutch for a soft top. I always take mine with me when parking long term or when it is cold. I would get one of those b/c why pay all that money for a something that you have to rip the car up to install?
I have used my magellan in 3 cars, one truck, and in a one legged hooker named Mimi.

ChrisZang · 02-20-2007, 10:29 AM

have a look at the Pioneer AVIC-D3 which will go on sale in March
Looks very "stock", costs $1,000 and is a million times better (offers iPod support too).
No I am not affiliated with Pioneer

rdancd816 · 02-20-2007, 11:47 AM

I have a Garmin Street Pilot. Fits the Box on the windshield, transfers to my other cars and bike. And I take it along as I travel a lot for work and place it in the rental car. Pre-loaded maps and voice directions. Great device...just not "factory" mounted.

HIFI · 02-20-2007, 12:01 PM

I have this little guy, similar to the Garmin Nuvi:

http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?storeId=10001&jspStoreDir=Staples&AID=10427430&partNumber=666810&SID=sduidp0t0&PID=1225267&ddkey=StaplesBeFree

It's not perfect, but you can't beat $200 and the fact that it's portable. Comes with dash and/or window mount also.