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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tacom02, Jul 6, 2017.

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  1. Jul 6, 2017 at 3:13 PM
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    there might already be a thread but I didn't see one. But i have a 2002 Tacoma trd. It still has a casette player and I want a new radio. I've found many but want to know the best one and not something just cheap to get by but not to expensive and not terribly hard to install.
     
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  2. Jul 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM
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    My 2001 has the same radio/cassette. I will be installing this one (link to ebay below) as soon as I get my new sliders installed! Promised myself I'd do only 1 upgrade at a time! I have purchased from this eBay seller before without problems too.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-AVI...r-GPS-Bluetooth-AVICSYNC-CarPlay/152032715245
     
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  5. Jul 6, 2017 at 5:11 PM
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    Best and not expensive don't live in the same universe.

    But really any cheap stereo from Walmart will do the job. There's not a lot of difference between them until you start doing real system. Get one with bluetooth, get either a single or double din depending on your factory stereo size, get the wiring harness for your truck, and you'll be done in an hour.

    When I was younger pioneer was a name to chase, Sony was a name to avoid. Now either will work for $100.
     
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  6. Jul 6, 2017 at 5:46 PM
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    Great thanks for all the advice
     
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  7. Jul 6, 2017 at 5:50 PM
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    And it's a double din
     
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  9. Jul 7, 2017 at 12:16 AM
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    It comes down to what brand you like i had good luck with Alpine over the years Sony as well .

    As long as my 8 track player keeps working all is good
     
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    Looks like a solid choice if you don't care about CD's. I recently installed Pioneer of the same size and it's pretty easy. Like others have posted, it will bolt right in. I'd suggest purchasing a wire adapter and some crimp on butt connectors. Here is a link to the wire adapter.
    $8 Metra 70-1761 Radio Wiring Harness For Toyota 87-Up Power 4 Speaker
    https://www.amazon.com/Metra-70-176...99424819&sr=8-14&keywords=Pioneer+MVH-AV290BT IF you purchase from Crutchfield, then it will be included of course. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
     
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    Ohhh i got my numbers mixed up. Mine looks identical but plays cds and dvds. AVH-260BT
    Is the one i have.
     
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    I honestly can't remember the last time I played a cd. I don't think I even own one. I stream over bt all the time and only use the disc slot to play movies.
     
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    Yeah I don't need cd's or anything but I thought when you buy it off crutchfield it came with all the adapters needed
     
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  15. Jul 7, 2017 at 7:21 AM
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    What does this mean? I have the stock radio as well for my 99 but without the CD player (only cassette) - does that mean I have a single din?
     
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  16. Jul 7, 2017 at 7:33 AM
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    It relates to size of the unit.

    basically if it is the size of a head unit you could buy at walmart or best buy (2" tall or so) then it is a single din.

    If it is the mega size 4" or so tall unit, then it is double din.
     
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    Most likely yes. I have the radio without the pocket below factor style as crutchfield puts it. Single din are the more thin radios but if you have a double din radio you can put a single din in and add a case if you will around it to fill the gaps. But if yours is only a cassette player then most likely it is a single din. If your radio unit is small
     
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  18. Jul 7, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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    I don't play CD's a lot but I like to be able to. Sound quality from a CD is hard to beat too, but it will spoil you.
    Good deal.
     
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  19. Jul 7, 2017 at 9:59 AM
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    Alpine or pioneer is pretty much the leaders. If I would replace mine it would be alpine.
     
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  20. Jul 7, 2017 at 3:32 PM
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    The reason that I chose the Pioneer AVIC5200NEX was it was the least expensive that also had CD/DVD player and GPS Navigation along with all of the other bells & whistles.
     
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