The CD player in my 98 OBL broke several months ago, and the Suby dealer says it would cost $400 to repair it. I see a bunch of newer stereos with built-in 6-CD changers on Ebay for around $100 that seem to fit the DIN-2 format. Would a stereo unit from, say, a 2005 WRX fit and work in my car? Overall size, mounting bracket design, and power/speakers plug design seem to be the relevant considerations.
If not, could anyone advise me on which newer stereo units would work in my car?
Thanks.
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I replaced my 04 FXT double DIN six CD changer with a single DIN sized unit (Alpine) that only takes one disc at a time, but you can load the discs with MP3s, so it becomes the equivalent of a 10-cd changer, which I really like. It came with a cheap little compartment that filled in the second DIN sized hole left over. I didn't like that one so much so I ordered a real Subaru compartment (from
Matt
I think the latest OBW VDC has a 6CD changer MP3 player.
Yousuf KHan
I replaced the original AM/FM/cassette player in my 2000 OBW with a JVC AM/FM/MP3CD player. It just required a wiring harness adaptor, which was less than $10 as far as I remember. I don't even listen to regular CD's anymore, everything that's in there these days is an MP3 CD. I'm even burning podcasts onto rewritable disks and listening to them on the road.
Yousuf Khan
I have a Kenwood cd/receiver (model KDC-119) in perfect condition with a quick connect wiring harness already installed for your 98 Outback. Email me if you're interested.
In direct answer to your question, yes. I have used the same Subaru radio in a 96, 98, 02 and 04. Currently I have a 00 Subaru 6 disc changer with cassette in my 04 OBW.
paid jerks are always hawking that rip off joint crotchfeel.com
stay away from them,
a $400 repair on a junk radio, only from a dealer.....
ebay used is anyones guess....
a NEW stereo from a LOCALLY owned stereo shop would be the best
I know several people who have purchased from Crutchfield and are happy with their system. Cost is a bit higher than the locals, but the selection is better and the support is intelligent.
To each his own, eh?
-John O
I recently ordered some speakers for my boat. Three, count them THREE different places had them for sale, I ordered, and then a couple days later (one was ten days) they informed me that they were on backorder.
I ordered from Crutchfield and had them in 3 days flat, no problems. So I ordered some other components from them, had to return one because I had ordered the wrong item and NO PROBLEMS.
I'm just saying. Its a good reputable joint with customer service and nice stuff. Plus everything you buy from them is covered by a factory warranty, not true from most internet dealers.
Anyway, whatever. Yeah, I paid more with crutchfield, but I actually did get the speakers, rather than a notice of backorder, so did I really pay more?
nate
How do I know you're not a paid shill for some local dealer, or even an employee or owner of one? The shoulder chip you are brandishing would imply that.
I have bought stuff from Crutchfield in the past and think their products and service are outstanding. OTOH, three local car audio shops I visited last week had very limited selections and HIGHER prices than Crutchfield. Not a single one offered an in-dash CD changer. They also had terrible service and demanded ridiculously high installation fees. At one shop I browsed as the only customer in the store while all three of the employees ignored me - for 25 minutes. It was only as I walked out that one spoke to me at all. I can't think of any reason to spend money with such jerks.
Well thanks for your opinion. I may be a paid jerk, but my checks do not come from Crutchfield (or anyone in the a/v industry) and I've actually been told I'm usually not a jerk.
But anyway, we're all free to do whatever we like. I would have considered a local shop, but I live in a small town that doesn't have one (or a Subaru dealer). I also like to do things myself if I can. Crutchfield's instructions were great for the first one I bought from them. So when I decided I wanted a different head unit I found one cheaper elsewhere and used the old install guide and harness from Crutchfield because the cheaper place didn't come with anything.
Even if I don't buy from them, I think they are a good resource for what's compatible and other information. They aren't the cheapest but they offer a lot more on the service side of things than cheaper places.
Matt
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