How to get Navi and Upgraded Stereo

[schustmi]

Hi - I'm brand new here.

I plan to get a Corolla XLE for commuting. I would like: a decent stereo, Bluetooth and Navi. It seems I can't get all 3 with a Corolla as OEM equipment. What is the best way to do this using aftermarket equipment?

1. Should I get no navi, no stereo upgrade or bluetooth installed, and then have a stereo shop install a system with everything that I want? It seems like it should be possible, but I don't know what that would cost.

2. Should I get the stero upgrade / Bluetooth package, and then replace the deck with a Navi system? It seems like a waste of money, but this would provide the radio controls / Bluetooth controls on the steering wheel. Would these even work with an aftermarket stero/Bluetooth/Navi system? I doubt it, but don't know.

3. Should I get the Navi system and then have a shop add new speakers and an Amp. I would not have Bluetooth, but maybe I could come up with some other Bluetooth solution.

4. Should I just buy a Camry?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks,
Michael

[mmasse]

Depends on your budget for about 833.55 you can get this:
http://www.eclipse-web.com/us/avn/avn6620feature.html

[KrakaJap]

If bluetooth is a feature you really want then you'd be hard pressed to get rid of your stock JBL system considering it's built into the head unit and the mic and steering wheel controls are (from what I see) custom to that unit. I'm sure you could do some rewiring but to me that would not be worth the effort.

Of course mmasse did give you a good solution on a new head unit that is BT ready although I cannot determine from that website if controls are allowed through standard wiring. I also do not see a remote control option (I might have missed it) so it definitely looks like you'll be operating it through the touch screen only. I also do not see any GPS specifications... I'm not sure what they mean by DVD navigation aside from assuming it's just a map of your routes but without GPS you obviously will not have turn-by-turn. It does say "real time navigation" which indicates built in GPS but as I just stated there are no specifications for it which confuses me because this information is required by law in the U.S.

[mmasse]

It does do the turn by turn and it also features traffic avoidance. I am not 100% on the loss of the steering wheel controls; Fujistu ten does most of the stock radio controls for Toyota so they might have an adapter handy.

[schustmi]

okay, so this is NOT straightforward. Thanks for the replies.