NAV system for 2006 Matrix XR

[06trixXR]

Hey guys,

I just bought a '06 Matrix XR. When I was test driving it, I only briefly glanced at the factory stereo system and was pleased since it appeared to be a double din system. I want to put an Avic-Z1 in this car, or at least a D2... I really like the factory look as opposed to a flip screen like the N3.

After doing some searches online, I really can't get a clear idea if this is a double din or just a large single din setup. Has anyone had any luck installing one of these systems in their car?

Thanks!

[ToyotaMan1281]

well if you have a laptop you can get one that will work with it. Just plug it into your power outlet on the car (laptop). Or you can get a handheld one. If you have a best buy, comp usa, or frys electronics you can look there as well. If you dont you can go to their web site and look if you can ship to london.

www.outpost.com= frys
www.bestbuy.com
www.compusa.com

good luck!

[06trixXR]

Thanks for the reply

I do have those stores nearby, and I actually own a laptop with GPS capability.

My thing is, I really want a double din nav system for the clean look, iPod/sat radio connectivity, etc. Just want to make sure that it will fit before I order!

[mistamatrix]

It's double din.

Speaking of GPS, my Palm GPS just came in the mail today!

[06trixXR]

Thanks mista

Which Palm do you own? What GPS kit did you get? I had a hell of a time finding a North American palm gps kit when I was looking about a year ago.

[mistamatrix]

I've got a T3. Palm uses TomTom software for their navigation system.
http://store.palm.com/product/index....entPage=family

[ToyotaMan1281]

Originally Posted by 06trixXR

Thanks for the reply

I do have those stores nearby, and I actually own a laptop with GPS capability.

My thing is, I really want a double din nav system for the clean look, iPod/sat radio connectivity, etc. Just want to make sure that it will fit before I order!

no problem. and I thought u were in london, england, not ontario thats whyt i gave the web sites

PS. what laptop do u have? never heard of one with gps capability

[06trixXR]

Wow, that Palm system is really nice looking. Took them long enough to get one out in north america! All I could find last year were european ones.

Oh and sorry Toyotaman, I wasn't too clear. My laptop itself isn't gps capable, but I've got MS Streets and Trips with the USB GPS receiver... it works really well, but tons of wires hanging everywhere

[ToyotaMan1281]

Originally Posted by 06trixXR

Wow, that Palm system is really nice looking. Took them long enough to get one out in north america! All I could find last year were european ones.

Oh and sorry Toyotaman, I wasn't too clear. My laptop itself isn't gps capable, but I've got MS Streets and Trips with the USB GPS receiver... it works really well, but tons of wires hanging everywhere

cool thanks. I might have to get that, living in atlanta and all, lol..