Head unit upgrade for VW Golf Mk5 GT Sport

[TheAndreYounes]

Hey everyone, planning on purchasing a MK5 GT Sport 2007 soon.

Wondering where to find the best mk6 OEM headunit with navigation plus reverse technology compatibility, this also meaning where do you recommend finding the best reverse camera and also sensors for all around the car that is compatible with the headunit. This will be my first car and I want to make it mine and also reducing the risk of hitting things, whatever they may be.

Mind you, I wont be planning on installing anything myself as I am willing to pay someone to do so.

Also while I am here, I have a budget of around $1000ish for a full sound system, including subwoofer! Any recommendations for what I should get for the full overhaul?

If you need any clarification, don't hesitate to ask!

Hope you can help!

Thanks. Andre.

[FJ Steve]

VWCentral - Dean
VW Retrofits, Upgrades and Services

[Greg Roles]

Replacing the stock speakers on the factory headunit makes a big difference, I ran a alpine bass engine pro head on nice 6.5" splits in the doors and a small 8" rear sub, and when I sold it and put a Columbus head back in, I was surprised how good it still sounded. I'm a bit picky with sound and it was good enough for me. Here's my old install thread with lots of good info from others at the start.

MK5 stereo install advice

[arcadelt]

I think you are going to be shocked into reality by the price of the "OEM headunit with navigation plus reverse technology compatibility...[with] the best reverse camera and also sensors for all around the car".

[VW Central]

VWCentral - Dean
VW Retrofits, Upgrades and Services

Thanks Steve for the recommendation!

Andre, feel free to pop on down to our workshop, we can show you all of this and more operational in a MK5.