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Old 09-05-2008, 09:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Gen6 Factory style DVD head unit

I am thinking about buying one of these dvd head units is there any more feedback on the performance and reliability of this chinese made unit it is sold under a couple of brands the most common is Valor.

It has a lot of great features I know crutchfield was selling them and there have been reliability issues.

Does the amplifier section have enough power to drive upgraded speakers?

Is this unit a waste of time and money?
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Old 09-05-2008, 11:24 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 09-05-2008, 03:37 PM   #3 (permalink)
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here is a word of advise; search...SEARCH...SEARCH!

there are many reviews and threads about this.

If i had one of these units i would gladly tell you what i think of it, but i dont.
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Old 09-05-2008, 05:20 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I have read all the posts carefully I am looking for more information especially since these units get more use.

Would owners of these units please give me their latest impressions.

Thank you

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Could of simply posted in its respective thread which bumped it and asked for an update instead of a new thread. Or just simply PM'ing them
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Old 09-05-2008, 11:00 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I need more feedback from people that use this unit on a daily basis not comments and advise from members that do not own this unit and can not help me make an informed descsion weather or not to purchace it
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Old 09-05-2008, 11:07 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I need more feedback from people that use this unit on a daily basis not comments and advise from members that do not own this unit and can not help me make an informed descsion weather or not to purchace it
By making a new thread it doesnt help that matter does it? Instead of posting in the threads that already exist, you just added another thread to the search. Thats the point. Not only will some of those owners not see this thread, they'll just redirect you back to the original thread. Even if they start posting feedback in this, you just made the search even more confusing because now there is scattered information.

Its bad enough noobs cant search before asking but it would be helpful if people posted in existing threads whether it be questions or feedback and keep the search field down and less cluttered.
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By making a new thread it doesnt help that matter does it? Instead of posting in the threads that already exist, you just added another thread to the search. Thats the point. Not only will some of those owners not see this thread, they'll just redirect you back to the original thread. Even if they start posting feedback in this, you just made the search even more confusing because now there is scattered information.

Its bad enough noobs cant search before asking but it would be helpful if people posted in existing threads whether it be questions or feedback and keep the search field down and less cluttered.
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I'd be interested in any new developments pertaining to OEM style NAV units as well. I take delivery of my 09 SE on the 18th and they couldn't locate a car with all the other options/colors I wanted that also had NAV so I had to pick one without. It appears you can't just drop an OEM NAV unit in either, you need to change some wiring.

As for the duplicate threads, that's the nature of any internet forum. I moderate forums larger than this one and I know that any mod could merge these threads together in about 15 seconds if they truly wanted to stifle their new thread counts. It's also the nature of internet forums to have self-appointed hall monitors who pad their own post counts with things like "Use the search", "Here we go again" and "We've already discussed this".
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I'd be interested in any new developments pertaining to OEM style NAV units as well. I take delivery of my 09 SE on the 18th and they couldn't locate a car with all the other options/colors I wanted that also had NAV so I had to pick one without. It appears you can't just drop an OEM NAV unit in either, you need to change some wiring.

As for the duplicate threads, that's the nature of any internet forum. I moderate forums larger than this one and I know that any mod could merge these threads together in about 15 seconds if they truly wanted to stifle their new thread counts. It's also the nature of internet forums to have self-appointed hall monitors who pad their own post counts with things like "Use the search", "Here we go again" and "We've already discussed this".
You shouldnt have to resort to getting a car that didnt have what you want. If you're waiting for delivery of the car...why not have them order you the car that you want with your color and options and wait?

I went for test drive in May. They had my car, color and everything I wanted in stock but I only wanted to test drive. Went July 3rd and they didnt have my car that I wanted. Luckily, the car I wanted was being built on July 1st. I waited a month for it.
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You shouldnt have to resort to getting a car that didnt have what you want. If you're waiting for delivery of the car...why not have them order you the car that you want with your color and options and wait?

I went for test drive in May. They had my car, color and everything I wanted in stock but I only wanted to test drive. Went July 3rd and they didnt have my car that I wanted. Luckily, the car I wanted was being built on July 1st. I waited a month for it.
I have a deadline of the 19th due to my current lease ending. They looked at lots all over the area as well as models being built through 9/18...no joy.
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lol i was going to put every word that I could possible think of that people would search for so they would see this thread pop up.
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lol, some people act like they have to pay if a new thread is started....

it's no wonder that there arent many good threads in this forum for the best selling car in America.
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lol, some people act like they have to pay if a new thread is started....

it's no wonder that there arent many good threads in this forum for the best selling car in America.
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lol, some people act like they have to pay if a new thread is started....

it's no wonder that there arent many good threads in this forum for the best selling car in America.
Technically yes. Its called paying for bandwidth.
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