Unfortunately it's pretty hard to replace factory head units in cars these

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Mar 29, 2023
8:59:38am

Skeptical Optimist Political Junky

Unfortunately it's pretty hard to replace factory head units in cars these

days because of the way they are integrated with everything in the car (door chimes, infotainment systems, engine noise canceling, dashboard integration, steering wheel controls, etc.). Often it requires a completely custom system made for that specific make/model. I'd be surprised if you were getting that for $250.

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Time

What are some features of car stereos you like?

Genghis Spreads

3/29/23 8:53am

Wireless Android Auto / Car Play

Ragnar Danneskjold

3/29/23 8:53am

This. Will never buy another car without this feature.

BlooCoog

3/29/23 8:54am

What's so good about it?

Genghis Spreads

3/29/23 8:55am

Keep your phone in your pocket. Get in and drive.

kccougar

3/29/23 8:55am

So I don't need to mount it.

Genghis Spreads

3/29/23 9:07am

Emphasis on "wireless"

Breaded Hamster

3/29/23 10:11am

my car and phone both have bluetooth already

Genghis Spreads

3/29/23 10:50am

If you like pulling your phone out and mounting it in order to control apps like navigation and stuff then cool. But

supertux

3/29/23 11:35am

Do you think the following risks are worth it?

Genghis Spreads

3/29/23 11:43am

Those aren't risks, those are potential concerns to be considered in evaluating a replacement head unit. You'll be able

Breaded Hamster

3/29/23 12:26pm

Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, etc don't have the same issues as OEM head units.

Ragnar Danneskjold

3/29/23 12:39pm

What supertux said, but just to help clarify better - Bluetooth and Wireless are separate things in this discussion.

Breaded Hamster

3/29/23 12:25pm

Only problem then is phone gets warm in your pocket. It also uses battery a lot. But worth it.

supertux

3/29/23 11:34am

Music, maps integration, better phone calling features, everything on a big touchscreen vs a small phone screen.

Cougar-Duck

3/29/23 8:56am

Music from what?

Genghis Spreads

3/29/23 9:10am

From your phone music service. Has all your playlists, podcasts, etc.

BlooCoog

3/29/23 9:15am

No need for (the always outdated) Navigation built into the car... it uses your phones 'maps'.

TheLost

3/29/23 8:56am

That is a big one. Love Google Maps on my nav screen.

BlooCoog

3/29/23 8:57am

It's the only way to go. Garmin maps have screwed me over so many times.

Ragnar Danneskjold

3/29/23 8:58am

I'm lost. So should I get a stereo that says navigation included or navigation

Genghis Spreads

3/29/23 9:18am

You basically have your phone on the screen. Google map (or Apple maps, if you like to torture yourself), calls,

Ragnar Danneskjold

3/29/23 8:57am

Even wired car play is far better than Bluetooth only.

Cougar-Duck

3/29/23 8:55am

A handful of auto manufactures still cant do 'wireless CarPlay' reliably.

TheLost

3/29/23 8:59am

A round, physical volume button (and Car Play / Android Auto)

3/29/23 8:58am

Volume dial on the steering wheel. Not buttons... a nice easy to use dial.

TheLost

3/29/23 9:01am

I meant volume dial, yes. A nice round, physical dial that you turn.

3/29/23 9:15am

I miss that most when I put in my new stereo. My stupid new one has zero physical buttons.

Ragnar Danneskjold

3/29/23 9:03am

Unfortunately it's pretty hard to replace factory head units in cars these

Skeptical Optimist

3/29/23 8:59am

China always has an answer.. $150

TheLost

3/29/23 9:04am

Wireless apple play

bornbyu93

3/29/23 9:04am

A real button interface instead of stupid touchscreens

Mitty

3/29/23 9:06am

A good steering wheel that doesn't fly off while you're driving

sunspot

3/29/23 9:10am

This is a real plus

DiamondMo

3/29/23 9:14am

I guess that’s important to some people. Not me though.

Cougar-Duck

3/29/23 9:51am

Steering wheel controls for volume/mode/skip. Prefer to not need to move my

SWKTDweller

3/29/23 9:21am

So, no knee driving while eating?

Ragnar Danneskjold

3/29/23 12:40pm

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