What would be the reasons to buy a brand new Avic Z3 over a brand new Avic Z2 with a Z3 update? Anyone who has had experience with both please chime in...
Posted Apr 09, 2008 · 15:49 UTC#1
Z3 v. Z2 w/ Updates???
Posted Apr 09, 2008 · 16:02 UTC#2
The Z3 comes with a MIC, the Z1/Z2 doesn't
Obviously, getting a Z3 means you get warranty coverage, with an "upgraded" Z1 or Z2 you're only going to get coverage against those specific units and you may actually void any warranties
yes, it's likely to be much cheaper to get a Z1/Z2 and upgrade to a Z3 BUT you're ptentially on dodgy ground
Posted Apr 09, 2008 · 16:54 UTC#3
Z1 comes with a mic for sure.
Didn't buy a Z2, but according to the manual, it comes with it too.
Posted Apr 09, 2008 · 16:58 UTC#4
My Z2 came with a mic.
Posted Apr 09, 2008 · 16:59 UTC#5
They all come with a mic. For people that are not computer savy, to upgrade your Z1/2 to a Z3 would require you to buy the update disk for $250 on top of whatever you paid for the deck. The retail price on the Z3 has dropped $200 since the Z2, so I would imagine that ebay/internet pricing will get lower too. So if you don't know how to hack HDs, its probably easier to just pay a little more and get this years mapping instead of 1-2 year old maps
Posted Apr 09, 2008 · 17:03 UTC#6
Z1 comes with a mic for sure.
Didn't buy a Z2, but according to the manual, it comes with it too.
I got stiffed!
my Z1 never came with a mic
Posted Apr 14, 2008 · 17:23 UTC#7
I got stiffed!
my Z1 never came with a mic
Can't call you "Big Floppy" anymore then huh... 
Posted Apr 15, 2008 · 03:11 UTC#8
GOOD ONE.........NOW THAT WAS FUNNY......LMAO...
Posted May 02, 2008 · 04:16 UTC#9
data point...
I just ordered the Z2X. The "kit" came with a microphone, BT module, iPod module, and ND-BC2 back up camera