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Offline TheBALDpuma

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Radio + Sat Nav Suggestions
« on: October 24, 2016, 09:41:53 am »
I'm after getting a radio+Sat Nav for the GTi.  I had considered getting a second hand RNS 510, but they are a lot of money for a second hand unit, and dont have bluetooth/hands free which I would really like.

What I am really after is...

Sat Nav (or the ability to download a maps app to use that doesn't need constant internet connection)
Bluetooth handsfree
Smooth, not fussy appearence
<£500, and if possible <£300 - I'm not after anything fancy with lots of tricks

There are too many unit out there and I can't get my head around why some are £1000s, and others are much cheaper.

Anyone got any suggestions for me?

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Re: Radio + Sat Nav Suggestions
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2016, 09:54:23 am »
xtrons do an android head unit for very cheap around £250 and has dvd playback, satnav and bluetooth.

I installed one on a Toyota and downloaded Sygic satnav app on it, paid £16 one off for the maps and away I go!

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Re: Radio + Sat Nav Suggestions
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2016, 10:30:25 am »
I've seen that, but heard pretty bad things about Xtrons in terms of quality, functionality and subsequent customer service when things do go wrong.  I think I'd rather spend a little more and get a better quality product.

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Re: Radio + Sat Nav Suggestions
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2016, 11:37:08 am »
ok, or you can get an RNS 315, cheaper than an RNS510, has DAB and also Bluetooth built in

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Re: Radio + Sat Nav Suggestions
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2016, 12:54:16 pm »
I've had a little look at those and whilst they are cheaper, they're not much cheaper and the unit itself all that pretty.   The main issue being it's a lot of money for a second hand unit!

I've found these... http://www.pioneer-car.eu/eur/products/sph-da120/specifications

It seems as though it will support sat nav, but I can't make out how it does this.  Does it have to be using Apple CarPlay?  Will it support sat nav with Android?  Will it run sat nav without a phone in the car?  Does it have maps installed on it?  If not, could I install a map app for free?  Will it use shed loads of data running maps from the phone (if that's what it does).

Will this fit a mk5?

As you can see ICE is not my strong point!