Have a 97 E250 with the double Din Tape radio, was looking at the inexpensive GPS decks on ebay $200-300 are they worth the $, wich model, any ideas.
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Maybe take a look at Crutchfield's site too----their customer service is off the hook good while the eBay vendors may or may not do much more than sell you stuff.

There is a sub-forum here that addresses aftermarket things like this too----might be some real-life user there who'll help direct you in the right direction, no pun intended!

Try this: Audio & Video Systems, Navigation, Satellite Radio & Mobile Electronics - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

 

Do not buy a Clarion. Their product is substandard and their customer service is the worst I have ever experienced.

 

Tnx, I was eying these $2-300 cheapos on ebay, saw some on youTube functoning, but so far have not found a thread on them.
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>Tnx Tried to look and run searches but that has 111 threads, and my serches did not dring out any specific, or that is usable for 15Y old E vans.
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hey I never bought the cheap audio/gps systems ( China ) my friend do and he always got some problem with it and the quality its so bad, I always looking for a good brand like pioneer or kenwood refurbished units, it comes straight from factory and are like new you will get warranty ect, i have a second pioneer refurbished unit in my van and it works perfect i cut the price like on half when i got it was around 850$ i got it for 400$ check on ebay pick some one or two models and just keep your eye on listings, and if you decide go navigation unit look for build in memmory with gps maps it works better then maps on dvd;s ect good luck

 

>Tnx for the good info

 

You want cheap, look for an old Nextar. They work, but no updates. one of the models I know of is M3-04 from 2008.

 

I hate to be the barer of bad news but the name brand and OEM stereo units come out of China and Asia as well, most of the eBay units are very close in design but run generic software which can be the big issue.

Been looking at one of the eBay units myself, looking to install 2 new head units in my van come spring time.

 

Actually I have several portables, even recent Garmin's and Magellan's They are drit cheap on Yard Sales, as many people dispose of them that have smart phones with data plans. I want to put in a functional double DIN deck, w, Bluetooth, B.U. cam. and Ipod capability.

 

Here is the one I am looking at!

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/280793167156?...84.m1423.l2649

 

I am looking more of these Win CE 6 500MHz :

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

there are some sub versions, some CE 5 w. 400MHz for only $20 less and some for $100 more w, Digital TV tuner. When you run searches it looks like several dealers selling them, but if you look closer it is actually just one outfit, run from H.K. as their feedback looks the same inflated by a lot of positive from the same handful users. On the other hand there are plenty of happy enough buyers as well. Yes these are the same manufacturers that fight to make OEM for the big brand names.

 

hey guys these example unit from china i know im talking about the cheaper one lil over 200$ from ebay, my friend got one and it works 2 month but from the beginning problem with gps and looks on pictures nice but materials and whole graphic its bad, radio its not clear and its hard to find good solid station signal ( im not talking about antena ) the unit got some very bad freq.. my last unit witch i sold was Pioneer AVIC-F700BT Automotive GPS Receiver, HEAD UNIT ONLY (012562890159) | eBay

something like that, you can choose better version if you like but for me build in gps, blouetooth with mic, rear camera, iphone/ipad connection and lots of more like memmory card to play videos or music you can connect flash also with all bunch of stuff, never fail works for like 2 years and i bought it from pioneer refurbished saller, check also newer models, im using new one and also refurbish for half a price and after 4 months works great like usual so think twice even if you but lil used or open box item even refurbish for the same price like these new china units, im not saying some of you rly can like them but i rly saw couple and not even one was worthed just my opinion, good luck

 

Tnx, I might go that route.