After having used the stock stereo (Bose, PCM with nav) I must say that I am not impressed. My car has the NavTV integration with iPod controls... but it frequently "loses" the iPod where I have to disconnect it and plug it back in after starting the vehicle.

In addition, the navigation is pretty terrible compared to newer units. So, I'm wondering what can be done about it.

I've searched and it seems many people use a Panasonic head unit, but I never saw exactly what functionality they LOSE by doing that, since it's integrated with both the steering wheel and the gauge cluster.

What about putting in a 2010+ unit? Is this possible?

Anyone have some solutions for getting good (and reliable) ipod integration and perhaps some better navigation?

 

any luck on finding a replacement ? Im having the same issues

 

Nope, other then going aftermarket and not having it look right (and probably won't integrate into the HUD/steering wheel controls) -- I'm stuck with the NavTV. It's buggy though.

 

Take a look at this thread:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic...-navi-install/