i am looking to replace my OEM radio unit with something not too expensive that
can accommodate a portable music player (e.g. ipod) without any extra cables.

any suggestions, please ?

also, is there any additional equipment needed for these aftermarket units. this
will be professionally installed. thanks.

 

Clarion FTW. Im actually selling one.

 

Pioneer double din (very nice unit)

Ipod Cable (needed for any aftermarket integration but just one cable):

Dash Kit (Necessary to fit OEM dash properly):
http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/metra95-8202.aspx

Wire Adapter (So you don't cut any factory wires at all):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SCION...mZ200565183418

Then take these parts to an installer and they'll do the rest.

 

X2!

I'd say clarion and pioneer will never fail you.

 

Yeah clarion is nice too. I just like Pioneer because it's the OEM brand and they look so clean. It's merely a preference because they are both good products. I just installed that very same setup in a friends 09 TC and the built in bluetooth works awesome. So crystal clear and easy to set up. Also the bypass is super easy

 

Pioneer 3300bt/3300dvd/2300dvd. I have the 3300bt and i love it. Just need to get around installing the double din kit.

 

It doesn't take long. Just snip off most of the plastic on the kit and put the screws back in.

 

thanks for the suggestions.

i am looking at something a bit less ---->

do all aftermarket units require a dashkit ?

if so, then I'm looking at this ---->


thanks again.

 

The radio you choose is up to you based on your budget. All double din units are going to require a dash kit but the one you linked was for a single din head unit. Make sure you get the one for a double din.