importman |
03-12-2020 05:50 AM |
Got a new head unit, (after exhaustive search)
When I got my 05 4R about a month ago I really didn't even think about replacing the low end single din JVC in it. Then I was in a Walmart in Waynesville, NC and saw they had a nice looking Sony unit reduced from $299 to $196. I thought about it but didn't make the move. A couple weeks later I saw the same unit, Sony XAV-AX100 dropped to $154. But, upon looking the sales clerk said they were discontinued and out of stock. (All they had on the shelf was the box.) After this I started researching and found this unit on a lot of "best unit" lists and with really good reviews. Also found out that about a year ago this unit listed for $499. I was determined to find one of these at this point. So in the span of two weeks I checked about 12 Walmarts trying to find one, to no avail. (I physically visited 12 stores. Impossible to find anything online or by calling). Then yesterday I was back in the automotive department at my local store and I noticed that they had put the box back on the shelf. I got a different employee to look and they found it! I don't know if I'm more excited about getting a pretty nice unit for my 4R or for getting such a good deal on it. Now I've got to order the installation stuff and a camera and I'll be all set. I'll be able to use the steering wheel controls and have backup camera and use the navigation and play music from my library through apple car play on my iphone. Just wanted to share my good news. Like I told my wife, I could spend $150 on a $150 unit or in this case Spend $150 on a nearly $500 unit. Pretty good bang for the buck.
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