new gti 30, i want top spec sat nav,music set up. any recommendations?

[chatty1234]

I have bought a GOLF GTI Edition 30. I was the first to buy at my local dealer and expecting early March,
The spec is
MFSW
5 door, red, dsg
Ipod / armrest
Sun roof
Xeons
Highline
Parking sensors

Now I like my music and stereo. I am used to using tom toms and the sat nav set up in the golf is just poor.
I would like to get something a bit special. Preferably sat nav / touch screen / good music that fits flush on the dash.

Any recommendation which is the best headunit?
Will it work with the MFSW?
What speakers to add (if at all)?
Do I get the I pod option from factory so that this links with the after market cd/sat nav unit?
anything I should add from the factory option list to make the final set up better ( I was thinking theRCD 500 will give 10 speakers spaces)?
 
I was thinking something between 1000-2000 pounds but can always go a little bit more to get perfect.

Looks/wow factor are very important to me and would like a nice clean finish. I like the large LCD screens.

 The pioneer looks good http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/division/demo/0,,2076_310069681,00.html#unit=AVIC%20Z1

Would the phone on/off button on the MFSW work ?

I was reading (on this site) that the Alpine is a better fit? The fit is important to me. Would be nice to have phone/sat nav/music but if the fit is not perfect then the phone can go. Even the sat nav can go (as I can use tom tom which I love). But would like a nice sound set up.

[The Doc]

Hi

You can't go wrong with the Pioneer navi units - I have them in my works vans and they have never let me down!

Nice unit - security would be my only issue!

[chatty1234]

Hi Doc - thanks for the reply. I have sent an email to your yahoo address to check fitting prices for me to pass my new baby to you for the fitting and supply if that is possible.

[Phil mcavity]

why on earth did u only get midline computer, ?? its only a little extra for highline, considering you plan to "blow" upto 2 grand on a radio!!

[Phil mcavity]

sorry chatty, ignore my prevoius post , mis-read your spec and abrivations.Simular spec to my gti, good choice my friend.Hope you enjoy your new toy

[chatty1234]

Hi Phil - looking forward to the new car. actually i like the look of the vw factory fitted one but cant justify the price tag for the performance. if you compare tom tom 1 at 150 quid and what a good cd player is the extra 1500 (actually is 1800 but take out ipod and armrest bit) the extra 1500 is hard to justify.

So, my theory is take the 1500 and get something worth the money. i may well end up spending less. Have been recommended onto another site http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/vbb/forumdisplay.php?s=279ef7c0928373c769ee50bc78b50987&f=4&page=2&order=desc for some forum chat on options.

I misread things all the time as well. 

[Cass]

That AVIC-Z1 really looks the dogs. Loads of features and very user friendly. Wish I'd gone for that instead of the factory Sat Nav now 

Tried the Panasonic UK site and it is not listed there yet - currently only in USA ?

Cass

[chatty1234]

HI Cass - thanks for the info. THe make is Pioneer (thats why it is not on the panasonic site). I also think that it is a better fit from what i am finding out. Looks like ther is 2 main players. Pioneer and Alpine (sure there are many many, but these are the 2 that keeping popping up). Have seen some pics with the Alpine fitted and it does not look perfect to me. I have not seen any photos of the pioneer but there is some on the pioneer usa site for VW car, but cannot identify the model. I am going to speak to our local car audio specialist tomorrow and see if the pioneer is the one. All in all the pioneer looks the biz. I wonder how well it intergrates with the MFSW and ipod connection in the armrest?

[2007GTI]

has anyone got the pioneer AVIC-Z1 unit fitted, is it any good in a golf?  whats the bluetooth like?

[chatty1234]

if anyone has any pics of the pioneer AVIC-HD1BT fitted would be great to have a peak?