Headunit with GPS under $800?

[AusVTi-R]

nek minnit mighty car mods ipad swap.

[cougarbait]

I don't have an ipad.

[AusVTi-R]

I don't have an ipad.

Comes under your price of 800 if youre up for the diy but

[cougarbait]

Comes under your price of 800 if youre up for the diy but

I'm not sure what you mean, you mean install an iPad instead of a Pioneer headunit? If so there are cheaper headunits available that look the same as Pioneer's newest model but they use Siri/Google maps for GPS which means plugging my iphone in whenever I need to use the nav. As I say it I know it doesn't seem like much of an issue but I know I'd be sitting there going "why didn't I just buy that other model?" lol :P

[AusVTi-R]

I'm not sure what you mean, you mean install an iPad instead of a Pioneer headunit? If so there are cheaper headunits available that look the same as Pioneer's newest model but they use Siri/Google maps for GPS which means plugging my iphone in whenever I need to use the nav. As I say it I know it doesn't seem like much of an issue but I know I'd be sitting there going "why didn't I just buy that other model?" lol :P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-ALYArl5S4

lez be honest, i just wanted to see this done by somebody else

[cougarbait]

Yeah, really don't want to buy an iPad man lol :P

Anyone have thoughts on the rest of the setup? Thanks for the replies!

[itsdle]

Latest model head units have Mirrorlink and Apple Carplay which should enable you to 'mirror' your device. My Xperia Z3 with Alpine HU does Mirrorlink with Google Maps as the main interface. Something worth looking into if you don't want a dedicated GPS unit and can live with using your phone's GPS signal. By doing this, you'll definitely find something <$800.

EDIT: this will require your phone to be compatible. Most flagship smartphones will have this feature but best to check to make sure before you commit.