nav headunit + aftermarket nav capability

[cooGy]

I'm trying to find a headunit with navigation that I can have the option of using aftermarket navigation software like Garmin, etc. I like the Pioneer AVIC-D3 but correct me if I'm wrong, you can't use aftermarket navigation software with it. I also need it to have an Ipod direct connect with it.

Thanks for any help!!

[anoiel]

im pretty sure eclipse has one that has a tom tom attached to it um i forgot it model number but if you go to their website youll see it

[cooGy]

yeah I saw that model. But what I'm looking to do is have the capability to load different navigation software CDs into the headunit to use.

[anoiel]

oh well then i dont think i can be to much help for you then good luck finding that

[septicdeath]

your not going to find any nav unit that allows "different software", choose which map system you like (navtech for instance) and make your choice. Its going to be a 1 time choice. Even the AVIC-n1 n2 n3 n4 d1 d2 d3 have progressed through the upgrades, but its still the same base software (thus why you can upgrade a 1 to a 3 with a slight modification).

[toutsuite]

Kenwood has teamed up with Garmin. And you could always look into a Car PC and try to get your favorite GPS software running on it.