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New head unit

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Red rocket22, Jul 11, 2022.

  1. Jul 11, 2022 at 10:49 PM
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    Hello I am looking to put a new head unit into my 03 tacoma any suggestions? Have a budget of around $200
     
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  2. Jul 11, 2022 at 11:11 PM
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    Thank you! looked on Amazon but have an apple phone and would like apple car play.
     
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  3. Jul 12, 2022 at 8:12 AM
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    I've had a Pioneer for more than 4 years; Sometimes it randomly reboots, but it has been trouble-free otherwise...
     
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  4. Jul 12, 2022 at 10:43 AM
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    Check offerup, I was able to get kenwood dpx794bh for 80 dollars used. Thou they posted new at 200 dollars. Didn't want all the bell and whistles since it sits so low. I just wanted something that can drive a decent set of apeakers without an amp.
     
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  5. Jul 12, 2022 at 12:24 PM
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    Just installed an Atoto A6 PF for tad above $200 and it has car play. Very happy with the unit so far.
     
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  7. Jul 13, 2022 at 4:15 AM
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    One of these classic pioneer units are pretty solid. I connect my phone through USB and it works well to play music and charge it. I can also plug in a USB drive and play music on shuffle. Have had one for years and 0 issues
     
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    +1. For looking on crutchfield.
     
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  9. Jul 13, 2022 at 8:04 AM
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    I thought about doing this when I bought my truck so that I can Bluetooth in, but instead I bought a mini fm broadcaster. Plugs into the cigarette lighter, connects to your phone via Bluetooth and then broadcasts onto a locally "dead" fm station. Works like a charm for like $15.The unit I have also charges USB c x2.

    I've always had a fondness for these stock units - they just work, and look period correct in the vehicle
     
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  10. Jul 13, 2022 at 8:07 AM
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    Which one do you have all the ones I’ve used sound or work horrible.
     
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  11. Jul 13, 2022 at 8:32 AM
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  12. Jul 16, 2022 at 7:30 AM
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    Atoto comes with Carplay. I just installed one last week, however mine was an F7 so I can't speak directly to the 6. It's a great unit for the price though.
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2022 at 6:19 PM
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    Pioneer is good for that budget. I believe they offer both Android auto and apple car play. Had them for years with no issues.
     
    txiong124, Jul 17, 2022
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