Upgrade from Bose ?

[J4CKO]

I have spotted a few Double din Android type headunits on Ebay, they dont seem that expensive, is this because they are rubbish, I emailed a car audio place and the reply was,

 

"the problem with your car is the Bose amplified system this requires special adaptors to allow a new sysetms to be fitted to the car these can cost upto £150."

 

Is this correct, £150 just to wire it into the car, I was thinking I could spend perhaps £300 on a head unit and perhaps £100 to get it fitted, fitting, new bezel, wires etc.

 

Not after improving the sound quality (yet) as relative to my previous car it is a lot better, but want to improve the functionality so I can use memory cards, video capability, have bluetooth and possibly GPS.

 

The car audio guy went on to suggest I would need to spend £1200 or more and I am not about to do that, £500, preferably less is my budget.

[spursmaddave]

You will need a loom and adapter if you want to keep the steering controls, even including a fascia it would be well under £100

 

You are right about the Android HU's being crap though, far better off with a decent brand, just go for last years model and you will get a bargain

[Floydbax]

I am in the process of upgrading mine ATM. Double DIN headunit: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171030204354 + £18 import tax, interface between the Bose connectors and new unit: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251334534122?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 , Reversing camera: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260823513124?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 . Also hard wired in HUD unit : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130701567844?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 which is awesome All done with help from this and the US forums, taken a few hours but it works really well and is loads better than the standard unit.

[delz0r]

I'd recommend you stay clear of android head units. Generally they are buggy and crap. A guy I work with has a rather expensive one(500 Euro) and its like using a cheap Chinese copy android tablet.

[EvansJD2112]

The only android HU I would even remotely consider would be a Parrot one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Parrot-ASTEROID-Smart-Navigation-Multimedia/dp/B00BGBO1ZC

 

But, for that price you would get a descent branded HU

[J4CKO]

Wow, thanks, this must be the most helpful and positive forum I have ever been on !

 

Will digest properly at home tonight and may get ordering,