I am new to aftermarket nav systems. I had an OEM nav system in my last car, an 06 accord. I just got an 08 WRX and I just ordered an Avic D3, primarily so I can make it look oem and also have a nav system rather than sticking something up on the window and have cords running around the cabin.

So basically, here's my question...Has anyone ever used a Honda, Toyota or VW nav system made in the past 5-6 years? If so, how does the Avic D3 stack up against them nav-wise?

Also, just out of curiousity, does the D3 have a detatchable faceplate or something?

No detachable face.

I like the AVIC way more than the OEM honda system.

2003 Pilot's OEM nav interface plain sucked; however, once you learned the system, it was ok... if the AVIC was a 5/10 I would rate the Pilot 2/10.

2007 Civic's OEM nav is way better than the Pilot. After 6 months I am still trying to get used to it; however, it's quite decent. 4/10

I also have a Nuvi 200, the interface is MUCH better and friendlier than all the above, 7/10. The only thing in the NAV department where the Avic wins against the Nuvi is the amount of POIs.

Featurewise, the Avic wins hands down.

thanks, that's just the type of info I was looking for. I actually liked the OEM nav in my 06 accord a lot, it was definitely better than vw and toyota in terms of intuitiveness and functionality. I am really glad to hear that the D3 stacks up well against the Honda units.

The only thing I am really not excited about is the fact that there are two nav disks that need to be swapped, though given that I will only need to swap them a couple of times a year I am sure I won't really care when it comes down to it.