Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

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I'm looking for a new head unit, would obvs love all the bells and whistles but not sure I need them... Apple Play, Android Play, Bluetooth, rear camera, couple of USB ports would be nice, would love to be able to edit the appearance of the GUI as well, they all look fucking hideous...

Recommendations? Cheap and fast please...

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TRA in reply to @deleted

you can have it cheap, or you can have it fast....

I'm assuming the Subie XV is a Double DIN unit - probably plenty of aftermarket units with fascia plates as well. Most likely you'll get an Android based system. The big brand versions (pioneer, Alpine) that make great units and have both Apple Car play and android will be around the $1000 mark. Cheapy android version should be between 4-500 golden clams.

The unit should be a plug and play as all cars now use ISO plugs so there should be an adapter to fit subaru.
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TRA in reply to @deleted

First google hits:

https://carboncarsystems.com.au/shop/complete-stereo-solutions/kenwood-ddx9019dabs-for-subaru-xv-stereo-upgrade-2012-to-2015/

https://www.alpine.com.au/shop/perfect-fit-solutions/subaru/car-solutions-compatible-with-subaru-xv-2011-2014-g4x/7-navigation-ine-w997d-copy-2/

https://frankiesautoelectrics.com.au/pioneer-avh-z5250bt-6-8-double-din-av-receiver-with-dual-bluetooth-android-auto-and-apple-carplay-with-free-reverse-camera/

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33015924918.html?spm=2114.search0302.3.22.e9e23538BRz87e&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_0,searchweb201603_0,ppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=7ee82956-1718-4fe7-92c7-9dee9850e637&algo_expid=7ee82956-1718-4fe7-92c7-9dee9850e637-3
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malandro in reply to @deleted

JVC KW-V235DBT goes for for about £230
Has worked well so far. Android Play, BT, Spotify, possible to add a reversing camera, DAB. NO Apple play but I can play music from my phone through it.
I think its even got a DVD player in there.

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