Joying or Phoenix Auto?

Just got the wife a new car and I’m jealous of her Apple Car play. It’s time to start modding my stock 2013 Prerunner.

I have the non-jbl touch screen stock radio and no backup camera, although I’d love to add one.

Looking into head units I have seen Joying and Phoenix Auto as options.

There seems to be some discussion on Joying here, but I haven’t really seen any reviews on Phoenix Auto. I’m also wondering how these hold up long term, since most of the discussion I have seen is from people who recently purchased.

If anyone has a magical 3rd option that they love I would be happy to hear about it too.

 

My joying has been great

 

I'm in the same boat as you. I've been searching for new head units. Wasn't sure what route I'd should go.

 

I installed a PLZ 902W headunit in my '09 back in January of 2024. I did not want my dashboard to look like a Tesla, and I wanted a unit with a volume knob. I also wanted a unit that would work with the steering wheel controls. One year later, I still LOVE it.

Look at my older posts for info on an updated PLZ unit that has a QLED screen.

The cost of the install, including the headunit, bezel and plug & play harnesseS (there are three) is <$200.



I had initially planned to paint the Scoche bezel with aluminum (color) paint, but I decided that I like the flat black better. The Scoche dash kit has 3 plastic pieces:

• radio bezel
• left bracket
• right bracket

I did not use the plastic brackets, but used the OEM steel brackets.
The radio bezel is pretty self explanatory.
You must remove the yellow clips and the Hazard Switch / clock / airbag indicator assembly from your OEM bezel, and reuse them in the Metra bezel.

Here are some pictures of my installation;

Assuming that you are interested, here are a few links to get you started;

• https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/looking-for-carplay-recommendations.833759/#post-29874520
• https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...eo-unit-for-2009-tacoma.834130/#post-29889051
• https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/stinger-audio.823117/#post-29801301

 

Is that the 7" or 9" unit?

 

I believe that it is the 9"... nope

PLZ 7" Wireless Double Din Car Stereo Apple Car Play Radio Carplay Android Auto QLED Touch Screen, Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Receivers, 1080P Backup Camera, 4.2 Channel Outputs 240W, 2 Subwoofer, FM/AM, SWC

Currently $135 with coupon.

 

Dasaita -

Dasaita Android 13 Car Stereo for Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015 with Wireless Carplay/Android Auto, 10.2" Touch Screen Head Unit, Radio, GPS Navigation, 8G RAM 256G ROM, Bluetooth 5.0, DTS, 4G LTE/5G WiFi

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHNXKPP6/?coliid=I39AMVR18DMXO&colid=5OY8A3YZ377D

 

Joying offers models with a real volume knob. I had an older Joying for several years and broke it doing dumb stuff. I liked it enough to replace it with the updated equivalent model.

Great units - good screen, decent UI, excellent fitment without having to buy trim rings/mount kits/etc. Mounts solidly with no rattle, even with a switchbox stuck onto the top of the bezel.

If you want to just plug and play, they're fine. If you like to tinker with settings, they're surprisingly full featured.