Anyone have any suggestions on an HU that is around 150-200 that has Ipod capabilities? I dont want anything special like navi or anything just a plain old HU, one where I will get my moneys worth.

 

Retail? Ebay? New? Used? Are you going to be using this to power factory speakers or are you planning on upgrading the whole system with amps and speakers?

Look into brands like:
Pioneer
Kenwood
JVC

These 3 have lots of features for reasonable prices in the budget range you are looking for (especially JVC). You will probably get the most out of your dollar with JVC.

A quick search on Crutchfield.com..................
Here is a JVC for $160:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-QNx8olX...0&I=105KDPDR30

Or another JVC for $170:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-QNx8olX...0&I=105KDPDR50

No iPod adapter necessery for either one.......How great is that?

 

People have been tellin me that with the bose system i cant just install a head unit i am goin to have to get a whole new system? is this a myth or what?

 

You can just replace the HU on the Bose setup. For the money you want to spend, just keep the stock HU and get a PAC adaptor or similiar to do the iPod.

 

no that price is the price for the headunit, i tihnk ive chosen on the kenwood excelon 591 for the headunit which is a bit more than wat i wanted to spend but its ok, and installation is taken care of so its all good........im just worried about wat the guy told me about the bose system being incompatible with any other aftermarket head unit

 

OK, Just added the Kenwood X591 to the cart in crutchfield.
It will come out to $199 with FREE wiring harness to connect to the factory bose setup, FREE dash kit, FREE iPod cable, FREE install instructions.

That falls exactly within your budget. And you get what you need to install this with your factory Bose setup.

 

let me know how that turns out cuz i want to do it but im kinda iffy about doin my own install knowing me id screw it up and end up costin me more money than i originally would have just gettin it professionally installed...also if you could let me know how it sounds? maybe some pics if possible? not tryin to be needy or anything just that money is kinda tight now lol

 

No, i added it to the cart to see what crutchfield was going to give you as far as adapters for the Bose integration. I already have my audio system installed.

But you shouldn't be afraid to install your own headunit. Crutchfield gives you step-by-step instructions and it's really easy. And that Kenwood unit is pretty nice.

 

oooooo...my bad lol but ya i agree it is a nice unit im only worried about what the guy said with it being compatible with the stock bose system?

 

if i order that will i be able to use the stock buttons for adjusting the stereo that are on the steering wheel?

 

I don't believe you can with that unit. Someone may correct me though.

 

i actually just talked to a guy at an actual shop and he said that if i buy the headunit from him hell give me the STEERING WHEEL WIRING HARNESS for like sixty bucks....so ya it can work but i am goin to need to buy an "adapter" for it