So, which is better?
My Base Model radio in my 2007 LS, or the New Blaupunkt in my old car.
And is it worth it to get the pieces to swap the Blaupunkt in?

 

I finally decided to get the parts to install my Alpine,also from a previous car. I finally got tired of bringing my i-pod in to recharge it.

 

None of the above.

I have an Alpine in my HHR but I recently installed a Pioneer deck in my kids Acura, and I have to say that the Pioneer decks is the way to go.

Depending on which model you buy, you're most likely going to spend less than $200. The one I bought my kid has an aux plug up front so you can hook up an Ipod/Mp3 player. It also has 3 RCA's for multiple amp setups. Since the unit was satellit radio ready, I bought the Sirius add-on tuner and it works like a champ with the Sirius info on the deck's display. You can also add a similar Ipod hook up so your controls are on the deck's display.

I'm not sure if you have steering wheel controls, but the unit I bought has a plug in the back of the deck so you can hook up a PAC adapter and have full steering wheel controls of your deck. Unless you go with a PAC adapter with the IR style eye, you're going to lose your steering wheel controls.

And finally I planned on installing an amp with sub for my kids ride but after hearing it I changed my mine. It was plenty loud. The unit comes with enough power that I didn't feel it was neccesary to install an amp. I hooked up Infinity 6x9's in the rear and dual voice 6.5's on the door and it sounds like it is a multiple amp setup. It is clear and has enough thumb to forget about adding an amp. Of course if it would've been for me I would've added an amp

I bought my kid the 3000 model at Best Buy for I think $130. Well worth it and my next deck purchase for myself will be a Pioneer.

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