2006 nav system replacement

It's not quite that simple to install a Toyota built Nav/radio. The nav part is a separate unit that mounts under the passenger seat and needs a different wiring harness. Plan on taking the whole dash apart to put the antenna in. Also the data for the Nav would be very old and the Toyota DVD updates are VERY expensive. I suggest you just buy a Garmin.

 

I now have a dual screen setup in my 2004 Prius that I'm quite happy with - I replaced the CD/Cassette with a Pioneer NEX 4000 - CarPlay is great and using CarPlay the navigation is really solid - no navigation by default if your not going to use CarPlay though - steering wheel volume and track skip all work too

 

Can't post links yet but Google "CarPlay" Apples official page on it will come up - it's Apples official iPhone in the car solution

 

I think you are MUCH better off using a smart phone or a stand-alone unit like a Garmin.
It won't look as "cool" but will work much better and be MUCH less expensive.

 

OK but none of that has anything to do with how capable or economical the GPS function IS.
I rate the one in my C as "barely adequate"; that's one or two steps below good.

 

there are many replacement head units which will do anything you want (nav, bt audio, carplay, etc.) virtually all of them sound way better than the crap factory stereo. if you love music you'll want to replace the speakers (easy diy) as well. it will sound and function better than the jbl nav system. crutchfield.com can hook you up, + any needed adapters or whatever and they ship fast. if you get the right stuff you won't have any wires flopping around in your car either.
I had a kenwood in my '04 and I liked it better than the jbl in my '06

 

I like the sound of the JBL premium 9-speaker setup in my Prius. I will admit it's very nice to have the navigation in the dash, but I have Toyota's nav system and it's pretty crap. The honest best thing about it is I can see where I am very quickly if I get disoriented - this is about all it's useful for to me, because it's illegal to use my phone while driving and the Toyota nav picks up the location extremely quickly. I still have to research and plan routes on google maps beforehand, or pull over and use my phone if I'm really in need of guidance.If you're set on having in-dash nav, I'd recommend some sort of aftermarket head unit as others have suggested. It will be competitive price and just about as much trouble as installing the Toyota nav anyway, and you can get a lot more and easier functionality. Otherwise, Garmin etc. have great systems with free maps for life, just no in-dash Garmins that I know of. Google Maps on your phone or tablet will always have the best maps and routing, if you want to go that route.

 

Please check back and let us know if it lives up to all of it's claims and how you like it overall.
Oh, and the price too.

 

Hi -- I am interested in installing the AVH-4100NEX and I assume this same approach will work. A couple quick questions -- Is this a replacement for the built-in screen or a second screen? Do all the steering wheel controls work? The backup camera? Thanks for your help!

 

the head unit gets replaced, which is just below the display. so you have 2 separate screens. everything will work if you buy the correct interface for your head unit.

 

It seems like the second screen would be hard to see what is happening with CarPlay. Can you post a pic? Right now I use a ProClip so it is right by the wheel where I can see maps, etc. Fairly convenient... except audio is crappy through Aux. I have a bluetooth dongle to stream but that's a nuisance.

 

had this in my '04. no nav but the bt audio was nice.