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New Car Stereo



I forgot to mention the steering wheel controls don't light up or work on my car. (replaced the fuse and still nothing) But i already have an aftermarket stereo so it could be that it's not hooked up right. But i am replacing it because the CD player doesn't work
 
Likely your steering wheel controls were disabled by someone not connecting them with something like a Metra Axxess
 
Any recommendations on stereos? I want it to light up right and have front aux input, and have a steering wheel control hook up so i can figure that out.
 
Use Crutchfield or Sonicelectroics to narrow to the radio you want and features then go on amazon or fleabay to find it cheaper

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Thanks i know how to do that. I'm asking if anyone has any recommendations for a good aftermarket stereo for 97-03 GP's
 


I have a kenwood unit, doesn't have steering wheel controls but I haven't missed them.

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+1 on the kenwood. They work nice and are way easier to use than the cheaper headunits. I got mine for like $125 but it has usb and Aux which are definitely worth it. My only regret is that I don't have bluetooth.

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I've literally owned 3 headunits in the last 14 years. The first one I paid $50 for. It was a few months used, but was only a $75 or $100 headunit at the time. It literally lasted 6 months. After that I bought a $200 Sony Xplode. I had that for 8 years and it was in several cars until it finally died. I replaced it with a $250 Alpine. Love that unit, but it sits unused right now. I pulled it out of my Stealth when I parked it. I'd put it in the GP if GM weren't such morons.
 


sjw515 said:
I know what you mean but i just want something that will work.. And id rather spend less on the head unit and save money for mods.
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You get what you pay for, especially when it comes to headunits. You won't be saving any money if you have to buy another one in a year.
 
What would you recommend then? I don't mind paying a bit extra for a quality unit but i definitely want to keep it under 200.
 


sjw515 said:
What would you recommend then? I don't mind paying a bit extra for a quality unit but i definitely want to keep it under 200.
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If upgrading your audio unit isn't a priority right now, why not wait until it rises higher on the list? I think you'd be happier with your purchase if you waited to get something that will serve all of your wants and needs.
 
sjw515 said:
Thinking about these two

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158N5000BT/Sony-MEX-N5000BT.html

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDAHD57/JVC-Arsenal-KD-AHD57.html


Both are steering wheel control compatible. Any opinions on which one? Also when i go to buy it, it says i have to pick between 4 or 8 speakers with or without Onstar. I have a 97 coupe but im not sure if i have 4 or 8 speakers.. Im guessing 4?
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Nether... Do the pioneer I suggested or an alpine cde 147/148/149. I have the 148 in my GP and very happy with it!!
 
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