Radio/CD/Cassette Combo

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Bob Shuman, Jul 11, 2003.

  1. Bob Shuman

    Bob Shuman Guest

    My 16-year old son recently purchased a 1996 Saturn SL1 and it came with a
    simple AM/FM Radio. He would like to replace it with something that will
    play CDs (single or multiplay). I've suggested he visit a local junkyard,
    but I'd be interested in hearing suggestions. (Ebay?, new unit that would
    fit into dash?

    If he does go with the salvage method, what year vehicles can he try to find
    a CD player from? Also, are there any other vehicles whose factory radio
    will fit (connectors, mounting hardware, and dash cut out) his '96 Saturn?

    Thanks in advance for your input.

    Bob
     
    Bob Shuman, Jul 11, 2003
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  2. Go with an aftermarket unit from an electronics store. Get one that will play
    mp3's directly off a cd and then you can put 10 album's worth of audio on one
    disk... same as having a CD changer in the trunk for ALOT cheaper. I would drop
    the option of a cassette deck completely. He could then get a "high power"
    unit, or at later dates get a subwoofer, etc. Usually alot more functionality
    and future upgradeability with aftermarket. You may have to get a "kit" to get
    the unit to mount properly but thats no big deal or expensive. Go to an car
    audio installation place (or even the electronics store) and they should be able
    to hook you up. You can do the install yourself.
     
    Wesley Thiessen, Jul 11, 2003
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