Bose System value?

kannibul · 11-24-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hahaha, that's funny cause the reason why i didn't go for the touring was because i wanted cloth seats.

i didnt care for the bose or nav so didnt really mind it. but i did want the aluminum pedals and homelink mirror so install that later and also added a dvd HU with backup camera on mine.

NAV is an option, case and point, mine doesn't have NAV.

370Zsteve · 11-24-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

The only reason I went for the touring was for the seats. At the time I couldn't care less about the other features.

However, since then I've determined that I'm ok with the Bose system, I still don't have an XM account, I use the hell out of the 6-Disc changer (all loaded with WMA/MP3 files), and I've got my new cell phone set to use the car's bluetooth.

End result, it's been worth it for me.

DO I plan to eventually pull out the Bose system - sure...but, then again, I'd lose cargo (lol) space in that's I'd have to have a seperate sub, or lose the spare tire for a sub/amp/etc (and just use a roadside kit)

Anyhow....

+1

SlikNik · 11-24-2009, 03:59 PM

When I bought an 04 350z I had the touring model for the leather. Knowing I was going to upgrade the audio I just gutted it and boxed it up. I actually sold it on Ebay for 400 bucks.
Installed aftermarket system and ran all new speaker wire.

I would suggest you do the same.

or

Do as I did this time:

Buy the Sport/ Base model
Upgrade your system with a quality audio system
Upgrade to a quality aftermarket leather

You will spend about 4k on those extras which is what the touring upgrade is and your system will blow the Bose away.

alvinmathew88 · 11-24-2009, 09:26 PM

I guess ill be going with the touring + sport.. I was trying to save myself some time and money by not having the Bose system.. Oh well.. I dont really see a buyer actually wanting to buy the bose system when i pull it out of the car.. but we'll see when i buy it... I plan on keeping the car forever...

Just out of curiosity what can i expect when i sell the Bose Speakers + Head Unit w/6 disc changer + Front trim + Sub??

Thanks for everyone's help...

scrap · 04-22-2010, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

The only reason I went for the touring was for the seats. At the time I couldn't care less about the other features.

However, since then I've determined that I'm ok with the Bose system, I still don't have an XM account, I use the hell out of the 6-Disc changer (all loaded with WMA/MP3 files), and I've got my new cell phone set to use the car's bluetooth.

End result, it's been worth it for me.

DO I plan to eventually pull out the Bose system - sure...but, then again, I'd lose cargo (lol) space in that's I'd have to have a seperate sub, or lose the spare tire for a sub/amp/etc (and just use a roadside kit)

Anyhow....

That is exactly what i want in mine I have the base model it comes with the crappy audio cd player and i have a *&^^% load of cds all over the Z I getting tired of audio i need MP3 format player so I bought the Bose 6 cd changer w/bluetooth/XM Radio but did not work with my base model and that sucks any suggestions?

gumpy · 04-22-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by alvinmathew88

I guess ill be going with the touring + sport.. I was trying to save myself some time and money by not having the Bose system.. Oh well.. I dont really see a buyer actually wanting to buy the bose system when i pull it out of the car.. but we'll see when i buy it... I plan on keeping the car forever...

Just out of curiosity what can i expect when i sell the Bose Speakers + Head Unit w/6 disc changer + Front trim + Sub??

Thanks for everyone's help...

Actually, just a tangent to your question, is there away to get the head unit to run on AC power? i wouldn't mind trying to turn the bose unit into a sound system for a room... I think that could be quite cool and different...

Soon · 04-22-2010, 09:20 PM

this bose system sucks tell you the truth

gumpy · 04-22-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Soon

this bose system sucks tell you the truth

Yeah I have to agree with you that it's not all it was cracked up to be. I do like my sound, at home I use Audio Technica and Denon headies and have an amp and seperate CD player setup.

This was my first car with a non-generic sound system and i was very underwelmed.

cee dot are · 04-22-2010, 09:45 PM

yeah you can turn any head unit into a home radio.. im not sure of the part you need but it converts 120v to 12v.. ive done it before but it was about 5 years ago and forgot what parts i used.. it was at a mobile electronics school in new jersey..

edit : kinda looked like this

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003j

gumpy · 04-22-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cee dot are

yeah you can turn any head unit into a home radio.. im not sure of the part you need but it converts 120v to 12v.. ive done it before but it was about 5 years ago and forgot what parts i used.. it was at a mobile electronics school in new jersey..

edit : kinda looked like this

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003j

Oh good stuff, thanks for that, this might turn into my winter project.

PapoZalsa · 04-22-2010, 10:54 PM

Don't even bother!

The BlueMax · 04-22-2010, 11:13 PM

No highs, no lows, must be Bose.

gumpy · 04-23-2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Don't even bother!

why not? if i take the sound system out it means i can put a better one in? =)

zzdudaka · 06-22-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The BlueMax

No highs, no lows, must be Bose.

... but either way it frickin blows..

I hate BOSE for this car.

Duplicity807 · 06-22-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chief_Roka

Just get the base... 90% of dealerships will add the leather seats for $1100. (@ least that's the price been quoted to me) Then get the $320 home link mirror. And then get an aftermarket hatch cover at a custom shop about 500. And u save $1800 and u have the bulk of the touring options without the bose.

You can buy a BASE + SPORT and just have the dealer install the leather seats as an option? I was not aware that you could do that.

11-24-2009, 03:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	When I bought an 04 350z I had the touring model for the leather. Knowing I was going to upgrade the audio I just gutted it and boxed it up. I actually sold it on Ebay for 400 bucks. Installed aftermarket system and ran all new speaker wire. I would suggest you do the same. or Do as I did this time: Buy the Sport/ Base model Upgrade your system with a quality audio system Upgrade to a quality aftermarket leather You will spend about 4k on those extras which is what the touring upgrade is and your system will blow the Bose away. __________________ Enjoy my Audio Install Videos. http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/1...ll-videos.html

11-24-2009, 09:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
alvinmathew88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 268 Drives: 97 Civic Ex Coupe Rep Power: 16	I guess ill be going with the touring + sport.. I was trying to save myself some time and money by not having the Bose system.. Oh well.. I dont really see a buyer actually wanting to buy the bose system when i pull it out of the car.. but we'll see when i buy it... I plan on keeping the car forever... Just out of curiosity what can i expect when i sell the Bose Speakers + Head Unit w/6 disc changer + Front trim + Sub?? Thanks for everyone's help... Last edited by alvinmathew88; 11-24-2009 at 09:30 PM.

04-22-2010, 09:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
Soon Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rockland NY Posts: 240 Drives: 2008 Cherokee SRT8 Rep Power: 15	this bose system sucks tell you the truth __________________ 2009 blk 370z=SOLD Now drives... SRT!!

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Don't even bother! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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