kleake
Member
I currently have a 2008 F250 with the factory navigation system. I'm having issues with the GPS not picking up signal and it even recently doesn't respond to the secret passageway to get into the system setup. I have already tried replacing the GPS antenna with better results.
Currently I use the navigation and XM, then have a parrot bluetooth device to connect my phone. I have a backup camera in my mirror and a second 4" screen for the camera on the back of my camper. I am good with keeping this setup if I go stock, but if I upgrade I would like these features to justify it. GPS navigation, XM radio (prefer built in, but if I went external I could use it in my boat or RZR as well. I would like to get the backup cameras on the larger display, but if I could at least get 1 I would be happy. A little better sound quality would be nice too. I do have aftermarket speakers with the factory sub.
I have seen options people have come up with but I haven't followed the topics in a while so I thought I would ask since my GPS is getting worse. What has others done and what would you do?
1. Replace it with a stock head unit or have mine repaired? $400-$600
2. Upgrade to the 2009 and later sync system? I remember some got them to work right, but I think it was a pretty big headache overall. $???
3. Go aftermarket. If so, what models seem good. I've been looking at Kenwood, but the reviews seem horrible. $500-$800
Currently I use the navigation and XM, then have a parrot bluetooth device to connect my phone. I have a backup camera in my mirror and a second 4" screen for the camera on the back of my camper. I am good with keeping this setup if I go stock, but if I upgrade I would like these features to justify it. GPS navigation, XM radio (prefer built in, but if I went external I could use it in my boat or RZR as well. I would like to get the backup cameras on the larger display, but if I could at least get 1 I would be happy. A little better sound quality would be nice too. I do have aftermarket speakers with the factory sub.
I have seen options people have come up with but I haven't followed the topics in a while so I thought I would ask since my GPS is getting worse. What has others done and what would you do?
1. Replace it with a stock head unit or have mine repaired? $400-$600
2. Upgrade to the 2009 and later sync system? I remember some got them to work right, but I think it was a pretty big headache overall. $???
3. Go aftermarket. If so, what models seem good. I've been looking at Kenwood, but the reviews seem horrible. $500-$800