Radio Head Unit Upgrade

[Ralph1malph]

Hi all,
I know this has probably been done to death, however none of my searches have given me much info.
I have a 2007 Mk5 Golf Comfortline diesel, bought new with, I assume, the standard factory radio unit, like this one:


As I would like to keep the car for a few more years, I thought an aftermarket android based unit, with blue tooth and maybe reversing camera, would make it a bit more modern and user friendly.
Alternatively, a more modern VW unit if that's possible?

I've read a whole bunch of info and watched many a video, but the kits or links are often dead, no longer available or confusing.

I am cool with tools and electricity but also happy for a drive in, drive out solution in Brisbane.

Cheers for any assistance

Ralph

[The_Hawk]

The RCD330+/330G give you CarPlay and Android Auto (if you get the right model) and is basically a drop in replacement:
You will likely need an updated canbus to deal with battery drain in the MK5's.

Plenty of talk over here:
Replacing RNS 510 with RCD 330+


If you really want an Android headunit so you can run apps natively there are options out there, but nothing I know much about. Joying is a brand I keep seeing when I do read, but I have zero knowledge past that.

[Ralph1malph]

Cheers, I'll look through it all. I'm not particular about running android apps native. Android Auto would suffice.
Ralph

[chrisvw]

Hey there fellow new dubber!

I'm going with the RCD330+ as it's basically plug and play. I've been told I'll need a canbus gateway upgrade so I'm hoping to find someone to help me with that

[southseas]

Hi!

Recently purchased a 2009 mk V Pacific TDI 2.0(maybe the last release) and am looking to upgrade to RCD330+. I don't have vagcom access - is mine a good chance to not have the battery-drain curse does anyone know?

thanks