Are you happy with that Pioneer HU? Whould you recommend it?

Sorry for being off topic. I'm hunting for a good head unit for my car. I'm in research mode for a few months now. I'm more lost than ever.

Don't get me wrong the net is filled with hyped up product reviews. At the moment I'm looking at Pioneer but nothing is set in stone. Along my journey I've came through a website. It's a lot different from those over-hyped blogs. It seems to be the real deal because the reviews are critical. So much so that it has put me on the fence. Just look at this Pioneer review and you will have questions as well.

At the moment I've shortlisted the pioneer avh-601ex. How bad is the Bluetooth lag? And what about the AppRadio is it DOA?

I'm open for suggestions.

You can buy a terrific step-by-step guide specific to the 4th Gen 4Runner from Crutchfield. They call it a MasterSheet and it's about $10. I also highly recommend buying your sound gear from them as they provide lifetime phone support. You can call them about anything from what setup will work best in your car to installation to troubleshooting or advice. I've called them years after a purchase and they're always happy to help. And the MasterSheet is free with a purchase.