I am going at this backwards. I am looking at getting a new car, but no vehicle has what I want in a navigation system and the z1 has exactly what I am looking for. I am trying to find out what cars this unit will fit into. I see that some people have them in trucks and suvs, I'm just looking for a sedan that it fits into. I've spent the last 5 hours on crutchfield's and circuit city's websites trying to change different vehicles to find on that fits, but no luck. If anyone could give me a general idea of what I should be looking for I would be very appreciative.

Thanks

I believe it will fit in a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. I will be attempting the install within a month or so.

I bought a din replacement kit from Scosche to match the original curve of the dash. It'll give me 2 dins in place of the stock headunit. Color matches well and all. Bought if on ebay for about $15 shipped.

I bought a wire harness from another seller on eBay for about $12 shipped.

Now just price searching and the like. I'm seeing if I can score 4 units at less than $1400 each retail. I may have Brandsmart USA doing it since they have agreed to beat the price of 6ave who's offering $1525/piece. Both are licensed Pioneer retailers.


EDIT: A friend thinks it'll fit in his Acura TL (not sure what year, however it was the previous body style). He too is going to be buying a unit and installing w/in the month. The guys at BestBuy told him the D2 would fit so I assume the Z1 will fit as well.

Well I would say that the choices are endless. You will first have to narrow down by other featues and then people can be helpful. How much are you looking to spend on the car? 4-door compact or maybe 4 door full size sedan? 2-door?? Any little bit of information like this will help.

well I'm looking for a 4dr full size sedan, leather, and sunroof. I'm more looking for the idea as to whether or not an '06 or '07 would support this. Crutchfield said they don't have anything that will work with an '06 or an '07. They said to look for a japanese car with a double din sized headunit. I'd like to be able to narrow down the list of cars to a general idea of brand (honda, acura, etc.) and if the new '06s or '07s work.

I know the Subaru WRX does and the Ford Focus line also has a double din dash. I think it is possible in some Hondas also. I have seen some people here that have the Z1 in a new Honda.

Any of the 04ish and newer Ford Crown Vics, Mercury Grand Monkeys and Lincoln Town Cars have double din units.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/crownvictoria/

http://www.mercuryvehicles.com/grandmar ... _int_8.jpg
http://www.mercuryvehicles.com/grandmar ... _int_5.jpg

Somewhat cheap, very nice full sized, quiet, easy to work on reliable vehicles. These cars are the oldest running least modified line of cars still in production. I think they are the last cars with an actual frame. I really miss my crown vic it was a really nice car.

I believe the Chevy impalla also fits the Z1
http://www.chevrolet.com/impala/photogallery/
But I'm not as big of a fan of the new chevy line up (except for the corvette) :)

There is a vehicle fitment guide, more like pics, but it will give you an idea....

Sorry for the long link:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v ... %20FITMENT

howarmat said:

I know the Subaru WRX does and the Ford Focus line also has a double din dash. I think it is possible in some Hondas also. I have seen some people here that have the Z1 in a new Honda.

BEWARE OF THE 06 ZX5 install.

It's relatively easy, BUT the way the thing mounts isn't as straightforward as it would seem.

YES, it's a double-din BUT there's no double-din mounting system available for the 06 ZX5 focus (I just installed a D2 into the wife's car) and I used a 2005 Mustang Metra Kit with 4" screws to hold it in place rather than the 1/2" screws that mount the original factory unit in place. Don;t worry, the screws are hidden bedind the fascia... looks great even though it's a D2. I do know that the Z1 is a PERFECT FIT into a 2005 Mustang cause I've got one of those as well

The Ford 500/Mercury Montego also have a 2DIN hole in the dash. And, with the 6 spd auto, they are rated at 21/29 mpg.

Why don't you check out the nissan altima 2007? Comes out in a few weeks

http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/NissanAltima/Photos2007.htm

HeavenSoldier said:

Why don't you check out the nissan altima 2007? Comes out in a few weeks

http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/NissanAltima/Photos2007.htm

Because the Z1 won't fit in the Altima.


http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/Niss ... /Stack.jpg

ducatiboy said:

There is a vehicle fitment guide, more like pics, but it will give you an idea....

Sorry for the long link:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v ... %20FITMENT

I gues they don't know it will fit Nissans.

I took a look because a friend has the Maxima and wants to get rid of his radio. He has the Info screen on top. Any one know if there is a aft mkt bezel for the MAX.

K

I really appreciate all the help that everyone is giving. I just can't believe that I wasted so much time on crutchfield and circuit city's sites and never checked out pioneer's....

Waiting for the '07 altima just to see their new navigation and everything, but the HD feature is really tempting.




*edited for horrible spelling

I have them in both of my Acuras. NSX and RSX-S. I had an Acura RL for a while and until the Z1 nothing could beat the built-in RL NAVI.

I think a fair number of cars can do double din with the right dash adapter. You could go to your local car audio dealer and they will tell you if it will fit in the cars you are interested in....Good luck.....Steve

The Chrysler 300C has leather and a sun roof with a double din dash.

The Z1 fits great!

It fit in my 03 galant.... With some coaxing and a lot of fiberglass that is.

The Pontiac GTO has a 2DIN hole, but if you're set on a 4-door or sunroof, that won't work for you.

Well after many, many test drives, I had the dealer order me a ford 500. My next step is to get everything together for the install once my car comes in. I am probably just going to take it to circuit city and have it installed, they said that they would do the bypass for me. Anyone have any experience with the nationwide stores doing the bypass? I would hate to get everything done and them not actually bypass it.

I'd get a Subaru WRX or an STI, or a Toyota Tacoma XRunner with a URD supercharger kit (over 300 wheel hp).

hennet said:

Anyone have any experience with the nationwide stores doing the bypass? I would hate to get everything done and them not actually bypass it.

If they do bypass it, consider yourself a VERY lucky man! They are forbidden, due to possible liability since it's a federal law not to have video in the view of the driver while the vehicle is in motion. The person at CircuitCity could lose his job if it was found out, so keep it hush hush ;)

Most defiantely. It's instant termination at best buy and circuit city if you bypass the video lockout on any indash video system.

To get my 2 cents in the 300C is a fine selection.
But i will say this relizing that you said sedan/auto as opposed to suv but I have a 2002 Pathfinder and I love right where the Z1 sits. I can have the elbow rest comfortably on the arm rest/consol and the wrist rests atop the shifter and the Z1 is right there at the end of the finger tips. Not any difficulty with having to lean forward or sit up or yadda yadda yadda. With the tilt on MAX+ looks great and comfortable to interact with as well.

matt
VT