New in dash GPS

[bbell1984]

Has anyone checked this out?
I think it's pretty clean and slick

http://www.caradvanced.com/products/Mazda3-Screen-with-Touch-screen%2C-GPS%2C-DVD-player%2C-bluetooh%2C-Ipod.html

http://www.caradvanced.com/products/Mazda3-Screen-with-Touch-screen%2C-GPS%2C-DVD-player%2C-bluetooh%2C-Ipod.html

I emailed and asked what type of Group Buy pricing could be arranged and this is the answer i got:
6)Is there any chance you would drop the price for a Group Guy for the unit?
Of course. If you get:

2-3 = $1210
4-5 = $1140
6-8 = $1070
9-10= $990

They should leave $50.00 of deposit. We can wait for the entire order like a month. After the month i'll send the items to the people who sent the deposit and the price would be that show in the above.
You are my reference person, they have to tell me your name "Brian-Canada" if they need to contact us.
About the shipping to Canada would be $10.00 per unit.
We're not responsible for custom taxes. we can mark it low value in case u have to pay something but the shipping company just cover for the amount marked in the box. We've never had problems in the shipping but who know what could happen tomorrow.


What do you guys think of the unit?

Any chance that any of the sponsers could bring this unit up to canada?

[Iceman_F1]

Looks cool...sadly, can't afford anything fancy any time soon...

[Fobio]

Interesting:


Does it come with map of USA?
There is a rectangular display (clock, trip computer, climate control display, etc) above the deck in the car, does that still work?

A= Come with USA map.
Show Clock, temperature, FM, AM, radio station.
The song from the CD are shown in the head unit.
There is not aftermarket head unit that show the trip computer because it comes with the original radio.

[5_Alive]

Does it have Subwoofer output? any external A/V outs? etc?
I was having a hard time reading that page, lol..
And what system are they using for this unit? is it a Pioneer nav, alpine, garmin? what type of dvd is it?

Seems like a Carputer to me..

[bbell1984]

Another part of an answer i got was this.

THe unit has the following:


6.5" Digital Touch Screen
> iPod interface,
> Built In GPS functions (Compatible with Igo2008, TOMTOM)maps Bluetooh
> functions PAL, NTSC, and SECAM systems, perfect compatibility Compatible
> with DVD, VCD, CD, MP3, MPEG4, CD-R, WMA, and JPEG playbacks Steering
> control smart match Intelligent steering control learning Built-in 24 FM/AM
> preset Original factory wiring harness and connector Graphical user
> interface Innovative flash interface EQ mode display USB port Dual zone
> function: drive, listen music while viewing the map Supports SD card
> Screensaver Plays music and video while NAVI

if you have any questions just go to the homepage and click contact us. Thats what i did, and they responded back within a day.

[FLIPDADY]

Too bad they don't have piano black finish. Really nice factory look kit though.

[mazdas3sporte]

that looks like a very sleek unit, group pricing is decent too

[x_o_k_x]

it would cost you alot more, to buy oem flip up screen from xenon store and buy gps module. And this unit you get touch screen, gps and dvd player all in one for a low price. I would definately jump in, only if they had it in piano black finish.. or I could probably get wraped in CF interior..

[3GFX]

Looks good although I'd like to see an actual pic in the car. The pic they have seems like the screen is photoshopped in. Looks amazing though. I like the idea of keeping it all stock.

[mazdathree]

looks cool but expensive for me at the moment...what about the top screen of the OEM HU....by replacing the stock one with this one it will keep an opening at the top. How do you cover that?...is there a decorative strip that can cover everything?

[bbell1984]

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll198/pwilly1984/Mazda3installedcaradvanced.jpg

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Here is the image they sent to me

[turpro]

It's a pretty sweet unit, but the only problem I see is the 30 day Warranty. That scares me a little since it's from the date of purshase. What happens if it takes 20 days to ship and you don't get around to installing the unit in the next 10 days. When you do install it and it doesn't work, what happens? Does that mean the warranty is over?

Taken from the website:

Warranty

CarAdvanced products is warranted to be a free from defects in materials or workmanship for 30 days from the date of purchase. Within this period, CarAdvanced will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the costumer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.

This Warranty doesn't cover failures, due abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs.


Just a thought, I could be wrong.

[Fobio]

So who's taking the plunge first? I'd even be inclined to actually show up at a meet to chk this out...

[jeff192]

it's a sick unit tho
might take one and sell my gps

[bbell1984]

Theres a black friday sale as well

For 3 Days they have 15% off on all head units. Sale starts 11/28/08-12/01/08
Enter Code: 08blackfri10 during checkout

[CanadaGTO]

I'd love one, but I'd need to see it first.

[bbell1984]

I would love one to, but like yourself i would want to see it as well. That's why i was wondering if any of our sponsers could find a way to get their hands on it to sell. When i talked to someone from this place they said the unit for 1250$ comes from taiwan and the cheaper model for roughly 1000$ came from China.
As for going about sourcing the units from overseas, i have no idea how to go about doing that.

[Iceman_F1]

someone over at mazda247 has it and posted pictures. Kinda blury but still looks sweet. If I had the money, I'd for sure get it...

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4194629&postcount=24

[craigrodrigues88]

I wonder if it would be possible to take off the top and bottom pieces of the unit and wrap them in some type of black shiny vinyl similar to the look of the 08.5 model dash. Either way this unit is TOO COOL! I think I may pick one up this summer *fingers crossed*

[CanadaGTO]

someone over at mazda247 has it and posted pictures. Kinda blury but still looks sweet. If I had the money, I'd for sure get it...

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4194629&postcount=24

Guy looks like a plant to me. Only 8 posts, and all are about this unit.

[Iceman_F1]

Probably right...but still shows more pictures than the ones from the site...of what it actually looks like installed. Which is helpful.

[STeeLy]

That's a SWEET set up! Too bad I'm strapped for cash and can't exactly put money into that.

[omalak]

That looks pretty sweet...

not bad if you can reach the price of 990... I couldn't afford it though :(

I wonder how the GPS is on there, and what maps it works with

[FLIPDADY]

Although it looks OEM I would still prefer an all-in-one aftermarket unit.

[FNKYSHT]

I've ordered from them (the flip up screen and Navi) .. I can only say good things about dealing with them. Good service and good delivery turn around.
I can't imagine they would start posting shite on their site. I'm pretty sure that the owner also drives a Mazda 3 ,, I think his name is Denis .. anyway, point being is that he's pretty legit from my dealings with him.

[bbell1984]

I've ordered from them (the flip up screen and Navi) .. I can only say good things about dealing with them. Good service and good delivery turn around.
I can't imagine they would start posting shite on their site. I'm pretty sure that the owner also drives a Mazda 3 ,, I think his name is Denis .. anyway, point being is that he's pretty legit from my dealings with him.

You haven't ordered from car advanced though right?

[Iceman_F1]

He probably has since they do offer a flip up screen as well as 2 in dash ones. Which is why he's saying he's had good dealings with them.

[CanadaGTO]

Go for it bbell1984. Order that sucker in so the rest of us can see what it's like...... You know you wanna :)

[bbell1984]

This is true, i do want it really bad, problem is im finding myself house shopping so that money would cut into my downpayment... kind of a quicksurprise, start looking at bam... but non the less i would love this unit... the one problem im finding though is finding an SD card with a map of canada so the gps works.....

[Iceman_F1]

Depending what maps they use, I have a Asus GPS that used the SD card for the maps. Not sure if it's compatible though...

[CanadaGTO]

Supposedly compatible with TOMTOM and IGO2008 maps. I've got some questions into them and I've also asked for a demo unit to try for a week or so. Doubtful they will go for that though. I've also emailed them a link to this thread to see if they'll come in and answer some questions.

[bbell1984]

Supposedly compatible with TOMTOM and IGO2008 maps. I've got some questions into them and I've also asked for a demo unit to try for a week or so. Doubtful they will go for that though. I've also emailed them a link to this thread to see if they'll come in and answer some questions.



Ya you're right about compatibility of maps..........i looked on those companies websites and my luck wasn't very good for finding Canadian maps.

I would doubt they would go for a demo unit as well.... as far as i know they just order the units from taiwan and china and resell them.

[CanadaGTO]

TOMTOM does have North America Maps. They are $99 usd from their site.

[Fobio]

finding maps will not be a problem...trust me...

[CanadaGTO]

finding maps will not be a problem...trust me...

No problem at all ;)

Would like to see what they look like on this unit though.

[CanadaGTO]

No problem at all ;)

Would like to see what they look like on this unit though.

Just got an answer back from them, no Demo unit available, and they are weary of coming on the board since they are not a vendor.


The maps is something that u need to buy.
The unit is compatible with IGO8, tomtom, route66.

When u buy the map, you have to consider it:
Car GPS System Environment Requirements
Software Requirements：
WINCE 5.0
NET 2.0
MFC 4.0 (MFCCE400.DLL MCFCE400i.DLL)
MSXML 3.0
REGEDIT kept forever
It has to be compatible with 800x400 pixel screen.

[CanadaGTO]

Some pics they sent me:

http://www.morespeedmotorsports.com/Mazda31.jpg

http://www.morespeedmotorsports.com/mazda32.jpg

http://www.morespeedmotorsports.com/mazda33.jpg

[Fobio]

where do you stick the SD card?

[CanadaGTO]

where do you stick the SD card?

No idea..... I've asked for a PDF of a manual but nothing yet.

[stormin84]

where do you stick the SD card?


could be behind the card button...

does bluetooth come with it.

[CanadaGTO]

could be behind the card button...

does bluetooth come with it.


Bluetooth is included it says on the stats page.

[CanadaGTO]

Okay, I got them to send me a Manual, but it's an all in one type that covers all the different units they make, and it's over 7megs so I'm not going to post a link to it here.

If you're interested, send me a PM and I'll shoot it over to you by email.

[Iceman_F1]

Do you just not want to post it because it covers all the different units or because of the size? If it's a size issue, I'd be willing to host it on my web space...

Otherwise, I'd be interested to see the manual...going to send a PM now with my email...

[Fobio]

could be behind the card button...

does bluetooth come with it.

I was guessing that since there appears to be a lip below the button for access. Otherwise, I was thinking the button was for source select...

Pat: I can host it as well, but I'll see if Iceman can put it up first.

[CanadaGTO]

Manual sent to iceman for posting.

Also, the SD is behind the "CARD" slot.

I still don't think I'm willing to be the first to plunge in for this unit, but would be happy if someone else did :)

[Fobio]

thanks Pat...

any ideas on hooking this straight to the Bose setup of the MS3 tho?

[Iceman_F1]

Manual sent to iceman for posting.

Also, the SD is behind the "CARD" slot.

I still don't think I'm willing to be the first to plunge in for this unit, but would be happy if someone else did :)

Depending on money situation, I might crack sooner rather than later...but we'll see. I'll have to read the manual first.

As for the manual, here's the info that was sent in the forward of the email I just got from Pat...

"Im not sure about Canada map. Give me some days to find some answers
about it pls.
The unit comes with USB wire, so you can connect your mp3 or card
reader and watch movies. Include wire for Ipod also.
The second file shows you the card slot. It is for a Micro SD card.
The micro sd card is included also."

The second file in question is the below image...the smaller picture links to the full sized picture if you wanted to see it that close

http://dump.sdamv.com/Mazda_OEM_Dash/t_mazda3_-_2_din_sd_card.jpg (http://dump.sdamv.com/Mazda_OEM_Dash/mazda3_-_2_din_sd_card.jpg)

and here's the link to the PDF

Mazda3 - 2 din user manual.pdf (http://dump.sdamv.com/Mazda_OEM_Dash/mazda3_-_2_din_user_manual.pdf)

That's a real interesting place for the MicroSD card though...nicely hidden.

Let me know if the links don't work...

[jeff192]

I might buy one next week so if I do I'll let you know how it goes guys

[jeff192]

i made a little research using the model number I found in the manual, it's made by a company in taiwan nades Flyaudio

[CanadaGTO]

Hey jeff, if you do order this unit, let me know when it comes in. I'd really like to test it out and see if it works with the Boss system in the Speed3.

[FNKYSHT]

You haven't ordered from car advanced though right?

No I have ordered from them .. I got my Garmin Gvn and pop up screen ... they were pretty good from service to delivery

[stormin84]

still a little confused with the bluetooth it says it does, but then when looking at the bluetooth in the manual i can't see the model list...so does it or doesn't it...

[jeff192]

ok sounds cool i'll let u know when i get it if i order one... im away to mtl till dec 31st tho

[x_o_k_x]

does it come in piano black?

[CanadaGTO]

More info about this unit:


When you want to buy any map, pls just tell the map supplier, you need it can working under windows CE system with resolution of 800x400 pixels. then it's ok.

Our device is WINCE 5.0 net , the map should be compatible the system.
About the Bluetooh, it doesnt mention in the manual because it's an optional feature for me when i get them. But they come with Bluetooh receiver.
What color is piano black?
Remmember that we have 15% OFF this weekend and monday.

[stormin84]

so what's the actual price....

[bbell1984]

http://www.flyaudio.net/index.asp

So since we know the manufacturer of the product, is there any chance of a sponser to be offering this unit?

[CanadaGTO]

http://www.flyaudio.net/index.asp

So since we know the manufacturer of the product, is there any chance of a sponser to be offering this unit?

Sorry I don't do ICE stuff, but you might want to contact one of those that does.

[bbell1984]

so i emailed the flyaudio website which is the direct manufacturer and i got this response.......


This is Kenny, from International Business Dept. of Flyaudio Corporation which is a professional manufacturer specialized in Car DVD and GPS Navigation. Flyaudio is famous brand in China, which is very popular with lots of consumers home and abroad!

Mazda3.0 car are very popular in North America. and our E7026NAVI are very popular with large customers in North America!

Coming up is my answer to your questions:
1.all our product are digital panel, with resolution of 800*480pixels.
2. at present, we just have english website, not American Website
3. the sample price for E7026NAVIn is 720USD, I will give you a better price if you organize enough people to larger order!
2.one more thing, about the shipping cost, you must tell me your detailed address and postal number, so i can confirm with DHL, and reply you later!

Kenny (Sales Manager)

Flyaudio International Business Dept.

Mobile: +86-13676273638

E-mail：kennyyang2008@ sina.com

MSN: kenny20082010@hotmail.com

Skype: kennyyang2010

Web: www.flyaudio.net

[Fobio]

for some reason, I don't think this will work with the MS3's Bose system...but amazing pricing and info, bbell...

[stormin84]

for some reason, I don't think this will work with the MS3's Bose system...but amazing pricing and info, bbell...

bbell1984 find out if it works with the Ms3 bose system, because if it does then i'm down for it...but i have a funny feeling just like Fobio that it doesn't work with the speed..

[bbell1984]

Question asked, i also asked about group pricing and shipping costs. So now im just waiting for a reply

b

[stormin84]

hopefully it is good news...

[axelaR]

very interested too!

[bbell1984]

ya so i talked to kenny on msn tonight, so if anyone has any questions, just add him and ask away. nice to talk to.
i should have pricing in the morning

[Jeff-TheBiz]

does bluetooth come with it.

Yeah... don't forget to TRUN it on...

http://www.flyaudio.net/p_images/phone.jpg

. ^ :chuckle

[bbell1984]

Ok so here is the pricing i got from the guy.

Just so you know i'm going to email him back and see if he can check with another company to see if he can get cheaper pricing. I am also going to see if he can ship it from the Washington Location instead of China, anyway on with the pricing.

coming up is the prices:
Amount-----------------------uint/price
1----5pcs---------------------700usd
6---10pcs--------------------690usd
11----15pcs-----------------680usd
16------20pcs----------------670usd
21 above---------------------660usd

the delivery cost by DHL

Amount---------------------price
1 pcs-----------------------135usd
5pcs-----------------------660usd
10pcs----------------------1300usd
15pcs----------------------1940usd
20pcs----------------------2575usd
25pcs----------------------3215usd


If we were to get 20 -25 people
it would come to 788.75 USD, which is roughly 990 Canadian

[Iceman_F1]

So for 1, it's $1040 Canadian at the current exchange rate ($835 US). That's not that bad. If we could figure out for sure the GPS Canadian maps, I'd most likely be into a group buy before actually seeing the unit in person since it seems like a good idea/deal. But that's just me. Specially if I sell my current GPS and/or other accessories to lessen the total cost.

[bbell1984]

So for 1, it's $1040 Canadian at the current exchange rate ($835 US). That's not that bad. If we could figure out for sure the GPS Canadian maps, I'd most likely be into a group buy before actually seeing the unit in person since it seems like a good idea/deal. But that's just me. Specially if I sell my current GPS and/or other accessories to lessen the total cost.



Ya the guy told me last night about that while i was talking to him on msn, but i forget. i'll throw him an email to double check that again

[Iceman_F1]

The only thing would be to have the US and Canadian maps working side by side like my garmin...so that when I travel across the border, it just works. It should be able to do it but I'm not sure of the software/maps it uses.

Still, seems interesting.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

$2575 for shipping of 20 units???

Am I the only one that thinks that is ridiculous??

Where is this guy located? For $2000, I will go pickem up for you guys.

[Iceman_F1]

$2575 for shipping of 20 units???

Am I the only one that thinks that is ridiculous??

Where is this guy located? For $2000, I will go pickem up for you guys.

It's probably not just shipping but also duty/customs cost as well. And from what I read in a previous post, it seems like the current shipping is from China instead of anywhere near here so there's the cost of overseas shipping which is pretty costly. So when you think about it, it is a bit understandable.

[bbell1984]

I hope you can swim, or own a plane, or a boat.

Cuz he is located in China.

But i emailed to get him to check with other shipping company's
Right now those prices are through a company called DHL, which is apparently out of Germany and is a well known company oversea's like fed ex is well known here.

[bbell1984]

From the Contact:



our gps system is Wince 5.0net. with high compatibility, many map can run on our units, such as: iGO8 map, TeleAtlas map, Tommom6, Route66, Sygic map ,etc. all these map can run on our unit!

[stormin84]

so does it work with the MS3 bose system

[bbell1984]

More info:

Greeting!

1. our products have built-in pre-amplifier in the the uint, just connect the socket, that is ok.
2. currently,. our north american branch office have no goods in store, it is just in charge of goods promotion. you have to get the goods from hearquarters in Guangzhou. China.
3. i check another express company----TNT, the delivery cost by TNT as follow:

Amount---------------------price
1 pcs-----------------------125usd
5pcs-----------------------610usd
10pcs----------------------1210usd
15pcs----------------------1800usd
20pcs----------------------2400usd
25pcs----------------------3000usd

I hope i answer your questions! sincerely looking forward to your reply soon


Like i said though guys, if you have any questions feel free to email the guy yourself, he's helpful

[-cj-]

So has anyone ventured forth and purchased one of these units yet?? The look is SICK, but the interface ... not so much.

I'm going to send them an email and ask if they work on the BOSE system in the MS3... And if they're willing to do a Piano Black version....

[x_o_k_x]

So has anyone ventured forth and purchased one of these units yet?? The look is SICK, but the interface ... not so much.

I'm going to send them an email and ask if they work on the BOSE system in the MS3... And if they're willing to do a Piano Black version....

Give them a picture of "piano black" they dont seem to know what it is. Just take a picture of your stock HU.

[McGuyver_3]

yeah would like to know aswell if this is available yet

[amorak]

Has anyone followed up with this? I am thinknig of ordering but want to see how others have fiared first....

[bbell1984]

i haven't yet, but i want to as well.

some guy on the mazda3forums has order one from a place in miami, and seems to have faired alright. but i think if i order one i will be ordering one straight from china. 1. its cheaper, 2. gives me a lil more peace of mind coming straight from the manufacturer

but i think you should order one asap, so i can see how you fair! lol
good luck

[Munz2]

i was hoping someone would order this before me, but im becoming impatient haha so i may soon order one. Iv been talking to a salesman but before i buy im trying to figure out if it will be compatible with my amp and subs, so far, i believe it wont, but if anyone has any other information, it would be greatly appreciated.

[Munz2]

Well i just received word from an engineer there that an aftermarket amp and sub will work on it, the salesman had me scared at first when he said it wouldnt, also there is a 1 year warranty on them, i think i am going to follow through with this

[bbell1984]

Well i just received word from an engineer there that an aftermarket amp and sub will work on it, the salesman had me scared at first when he said it wouldnt, also there is a 1 year warranty on them, i think i am going to follow through with this


Are you ordering the unit from China then, straight from Flyaudio?

[Munz2]

That was my plan, until i found out shipping is like 200 dollars, and they were charging me i think 680 for it, now im becoming more skeptical because if it is crappy, i just wasted 880 dollars. Im going to try to talk them down on a lower price, considering to make it, it costs no where near 680 dollars

[bbell1984]

Lol, exactly, that's what i was trying to do. They told me 680US as well and all i could think was their profit margin is probably so high. On the other hand, if the canadian dollar keeps gaining this could be a great pick up!!

and they told me 125 for shipping of 1 unit.


BTW, there is a place in florida that sells the units but at a much higher cost, the only problem with them is that they speak poor broken english, so if you ask them any questions you basically get the same reply over and over again so it's no use ordering from them really.
But there is a guy on the mazda3forums that has bought from the place in Florida and he seems to have had no issues what so ever.


Let me know what you decide, because if you do go through with the order maybe i'll grab one as well, maybe then we could get a discount on shipping?

[Mazda3forMe]

Just checking to see if anyone anyone ordered this unit yet?
I am also interested in this as it has a nice OEM look.

[Adoom]

WOW! Why is everyone going soft and procratinating? We've all seens the pictures of it built into a mazda and there is also a video of it on youtube. I am definitely going to buy it, once i pay my tuition i'm getting it.


heres the link to it on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vycd_b2a9AI&eurl=http://www.caradvanced.com/products/Mazda3-Digital-Touch-Screen-with-GPS%2C-DVD-player%2C-bluetooh%2C-Ipod.html

[Iceman_F1]

WOW! Why is everyone going soft and procratinating? We've all seens the pictures of it built into a mazda and there is also a video of it on youtube. I am definitely going to buy it, once i pay my tuition i'm getting it.


heres the link to it on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vycd_b2a9AI&eurl=http://www.caradvanced.com/products/Mazda3-Digital-Touch-Screen-with-GPS%2C-DVD-player%2C-bluetooh%2C-Ipod.html

Yeah, I does look pretty good. But I didn't have the cash for a new deck until recently. And when I did, I found a really good deal on a Pioneer F700BT so I picked that up instead.

[Adoom]

So overall I think this piece is pointless. For its price including shipping I can get a Pioneer avic-f900bt which is more reliable because the warranty won't be dealt with over seas and pioneer is known for its quality. also I guarantee you this guy jacked his prices, because he knows that North Americans here will spend sh*t loads of money for their cars. It's a nice piece and all but I'd rather spend my money wisely, the money put towards shipping handling and customs (which is likely not included) can go towards a better deck.

[Adoom]

Hey Iceman, you posted pretty early lol. the only reason i posted early that day was because i had my first cup of coffee at 11 pm and stayed awake till 6 am the next day.

[Hives]

So overall I think this piece is pointless. For its price including shipping I can get a Pioneer avic-f900bt which is more reliable because the warranty won't be dealt with over seas and pioneer is known for its quality. also I guarantee you this guy jacked his prices, because he knows that North Americans here will spend sh*t loads of money for their cars. It's a nice piece and all but I'd rather spend my money wisely, the money put towards shipping handling and customs (which is likely not included) can go towards a better deck.

I am with you on this one bud.
However, there r those that want to maintain the stock look, and I guess they can spend the extra coin on this one.

[Adoom]

I doubt someone with the extra buck would have a mazda 3 lol. But what if you total your car or sell it? Your obviously going to want to take your $1000 deck out and place it in your new car. You can't exactly do that with this foreign piece, unless you like mazda A LOT!

[Iceman_F1]

Hey Iceman, you posted pretty early lol. the only reason i posted early that day was because i had my first cup of coffee at 11 pm and stayed awake till 6 am the next day.

I start work at 7...but being in IT, sometimes I need to be in early when people aren't here to do a couple things...so I'm usually in around 6:30...quick check of email and TM3 then start work lol

[atenzaca]

anyone knows the mazda forum were they are making a GB of the caradvanced "mz3d" screen?? looks like its going for $900.00

[bbell1984]

i believe its 800 US

[atenzaca]

There are 2 different models:
MZ3D
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=141380.0

and MZ3A http://www.caradvanced.com/products/Mazda3-Screen-with-Touch-screen%2C-GPS-Multimedia%2C-etc.html

Im interested in the first one but I dont know what Mazda forum is organizing the group buy

[-RJ3-]

If you like your system to look clean and oem without having the need for an aftermarket dash install. This is the perfect system.
For GUI looks it wont compete with a HU that is around 1,000 dollars but mine is just funciton and the oem compatibility to it.

I will be the guinea pig for this unit, and since it was my birthday last week i treated myself to this unit..... this unit is different to what this thread is, but you will get the idea....

I paid 1,045 shipped. for this unit.

Although it is made in China, the HU is a durable unit.

This is what it does....

DVD movie player, (plays all formats)
USB/SD reader. (SDHC is not compatible)
Bluetooth hands free.
GPS , Tomtom dowload available. (i still have the standard gui, awaiting email for download)
Radio of course
IPOD connector ( to me this is pointless ... you have 3 different mediums... IPOD can be used through usb anyways.
TV Tuner (waiting for pricing, but on some sites it is 9 dollars american.)
Backup camera option.
1 Aux 1 preout rear, 1 preout front,
oem plug and play, and can have volume controlled from steering wheel.

Please note pictures show the unit a different shade from my dash... (I had glossy black overlay on my other pieces.



I'm working in pricing for a group buy to try and reduce the pricing.... Im hoping to have 5 + interested so he can reduce the cost of the unit.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/R_J_3/Mazda%20OEM%20all%20in%20one/IMG_2969.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/R_J_3/Mazda%20OEM%20all%20in%20one/IMG_2970.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/R_J_3/Mazda%20OEM%20all%20in%20one/IMG_2974.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/R_J_3/Mazda%20OEM%20all%20in%20one/IMG_2976.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/R_J_3/Mazda%20OEM%20all%20in%20one/IMG_2978.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/R_J_3/Mazda%20OEM%20all%20in%20one/IMG_2973.jpg

[Trinidad]

Nice setup, looks really good. I was looking at this unit the other day on ebay. There are now about 3 versions of these stock looking decks. How do you find the bluetooth setup?

[Iceman_F1]

Looks sweet. You'll have to show me one day...want to see this up close as I was thinking about something like that for awhile.

[-RJ3-]

Blue tooth is good, you might have to talk a bit clearer and loud, but it does the job..

as I start the car, my cell picks up the bluetooth connection, and the screen on the head unit says success.

[atenzaca]

Look nice but i think that you paid a lot for this unit. I found this unit for $499.99 USD http://www.autodvdgps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=55&products_id=395

[coriolis]

Look nice but i think that you paid a lot for this unit. I found this unit for $499.99 USD http://www.autodvdgps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=55&products_id=395

He can't buy whats not in stock and potentially never was.

[atenzaca]

it was in stock. :bang
here is another seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Car-DVD-Player-with-GPS-Bluetooth-Ipod-for-Mazda-3_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1234Q7c66Q3a2Q7 c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1 Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem27 0382181651QQitemZ270382181651QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fVi deo with low price also.

[Iceman_F1]

it was in stock. :bang
here is another seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Car-DVD-Player-with-GPS-Bluetooth-Ipod-for-Mazda-3_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1234Q7c66Q3a2Q7 c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1 Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem27 0382181651QQitemZ270382181651QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fVi deo with low price also.

Maybe he wanted to deal with someone specific. Or maybe he wanted that specific model. It's not always about finding cheaper, but finding one that you'll be happy with.

[-RJ3-]

LOL thanks for the backup guys... You get what you pay for...

and btw... if I can get minimum 5 interest its gonna be
$925 Cash in.

Im finding out how much it will cost for only 2 interested..

Keep u updated.

[seelsy]

I could be quite interested in this, it looks pretty sweet as an indash

[McGuyver_3]

They have started selling these on ebay for 700 is the lowest i have seen
link to HU (http://cgi.ebay.ca/Intergrated-Car-DVD-for-Mazda3-with-Bluetooth-GPS-Dual_W0QQitemZ220384310744QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_V ideo_Navigation?hash=item220384310744&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

[Noisy Crow]

Apparently there are digital and analogue versions.... there is a thread on M3F where this is being discussed....

[-RJ3-]

I'm happy with this purchase so far...
but im wondering where this blue button for backlight is....

[atenzaca]

Apparently there are digital and analogue versions.... there is a thread on M3F where this is being discussed....

I'm nterested in the digital but i cant find the GB of the digital yet.:flaming

[Noisy Crow]

Some info here. Jump to post #768 for some details, but theres a bunch of info through the thread
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=129310.msg3085922


Plus, there is now this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2009-MAZDA-3-7-DVD-PLAYER-GPS-BLUETOOTH-USB-SD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQ hashZitem29fda28892QQitemZ180348946578QQptZCarQ5fA udioQ5fVideo#ebayphotohosting

[-RJ3-]

Heres my reply on these ebay head units you see online.

Its a possibility that these head units are plug and play for the axela, not the north american mazda3.

Fitment is not perfect as I hear the ebay ones have a space in the middle between the head unit and temp controls.

The one I bought was a member at another forum who bought them from china, but not from ebay.

So if you see a price that is too good to be true, it might be because the installation might be disappointing... But then again you have Mcguyver3 to fix those issues LOL

Davis from Selective sound is selling another version but in the same price i bought mine for. I rather purchase at someone reputable than ebay.



Thats just my 2 cents.