Advice Needed: Buy Factory Unit or Aftermarket

[572]

I just plonked down for the Sony option.

I didn't want the hassle of trying to source a factory stereo, and then have the additional cost of the iPod adaptor. Dang!

Out of interest, how much would you like for one of the stereos? I guess I could always sell my Sony one on. And what do you mean by MP3 and non-MP3?

You could've had one for nothing - they've been in cupboard for years! One plays MP3's off a CD, and the other doesn't.

[DavidE]

Would you mind if I had a look at them? Maybe you could bring them to a Harry's diner meet, or I could come grab them? I'm living in Woolloongabba at the moment.

[572]

Not a problem - I'll bring them to the next meet, whenever that may be.

[Ben J]

it probably is a bit late now but if you one using it with an ipod, like Hawk said it makes a massive difference when its ipod compatible Being able to control everything through the headunit is very usefull, and the sound quality also is much improved over using the 3.5mm jack (or atleast it was in my car, used the 3.5mm thing for a bit whilst looking for the ipod cable)

[DavidE]

Yeah, bit late sorry. The stereo just arrived today! It looks pretty nice actually, not too blingy.

I looked at a few iPod compatible units, and they looked pretty good. I probably won't use my iPod enough to make it worthwhile however. Plus it only really cost me $67, rather than $200.

I actually had my eye on the exact one you've installed, and I also have the exact same one as your old one at the moment! Weird coincidence... Golf owners must have similar taste.

I'll be using the lineout port on the iPod with this cable:


Hopefully it should be a bit better than the headphone jack

I read your thread about your VR6 a few days ago. Love the car! Wish I could have that kind of power. But I probably wouldn't like the fuel bills!

Hope the Sunny coast girls are still having fun in the back from time to time.