Custom Order Saab Factory Nav?

[Aaron]

Just curious if anyone knows if it is possible to custom order the Saab nav (2008 9-3) to replace the boring green radio. I haven't seen it as an orderable part from Saab USA Parts and they typically have everything.

Thanks!

[jlrSAAB]

different instrument panel wiring harness option for navigation that's makes almost impossible for after sales to install the Saab navigation option.
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[Shazam]

Just curious if anyone knows if it is possible to custom order the Saab nav (2008 9-3) to replace the boring green radio. I haven't seen it as an orderable part from Saab USA Parts and they typically have everything.

Thanks!

Just from my personal experience with OEM nav units... I hate them! I think you are better off getting an after market one, and installing it yourself, or at a decent shop. The OEM ones (in Fords at least) are hard to navigate the menus, don't have practical features, have outdated maps, and it's expensive to upgrade the maps. I might be wrong about the ones in Saabs, but I'd never add the option for nav if I were to buy a car... I'm far happier with my TomTom.

Wulf installed one in one of his old 9-5's... seems like a lot of work, but looks worth it!
http://saabworld.net/f29/double-din-...vic-f700bt-84/

[Aaron]

Thanks guys. I have an on-windshield GPS right now and it just doesn't have the clean look I'm going for. As for the third party navs, I understand the map update benefits, but I really like the OEM look, plastic color matching, etc. Sad to hear it's so hard to switch

[Shazam]

Not as nice and flush as the OEM, but better than what you've got (looks wise... not sure about placement wise).
http://saabworld.net/f69/mounting-to...-3-2006-a-367/