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You get something waaaay better. The most annoying feature on series 1 and 2 headunits (which are worse) is hvac info is not easily glanced at. The dual zone Aerpro version is what Holden should have done.So what about the display on screen for Hvac as you get this on original radio.
Also parking sensors which are shown on screen.
Would these 2 functions still be displayed with an after market unit.
OkI can't say about having HAVAC coming up on screen. But reverse camera has a jack on the back of the HU for this purpose. I have it on mine.
Thanks mate.You get something waaaay better. The most annoying feature on series 1 and 2 headunits (which are worse) is hvac info is not easily glanced at. The dual zone Aerpro version is what Holden should have done.
Also nothing needs to be cut, no wiring stuffed about with or panels modified. Plug and play. Even make use of wireless charging that replaces the compartment under the headunit.
All the old stuff can be put in a box and sold with the car or retro fitted back into the car when ever you want.
To get a factory headunit up and running again is going to come in around the same price. Include buying one, then having it reflashed. Then it too may have faults that require repair. Or it might not.
The DVD player is redundant in our Calais. The kids are using the iPads to interact rather than passively watch something. We used to use the DVD player a lot but then they started liking different shows or movies. iPads for the win. It’s just progress.
Also having android auto or Apple CarPlay gives satnav, via Google maps, on a level no Holden Commodore could do from factory. It’s effortless to use with nothing but voice commands to get it working.
I'm with you, keep it stock replacement. Also helps with resale I reckon, especially as these cars are getting older and stock is king. I can live with some old-school functionality and it only costs 100-150 for a mail order VIN flash, so it's much cheaper.Ok
Handy to know.
The rca on back of radio is usually for video/camera but don't know how this would pair with all the original front and rear parking sensors.
Thanks mate.
Yes I do tend to agree with what you are saying but at this stage price for another unit is $200 and re programed for under $100 I figure I'm still in front.
New fascia kits I believe are around $350 cost of another head unit would think around $4 - 500 .
This car is not my daily driver so hence the reason why trying to keep costs down.
Thanks Mate.I'm with you, keep it stock replacement. Also helps with resale I reckon, especially as these cars are getting older and stock is king. I can live with some old-school functionality and it only costs 100-150 for a mail order VIN flash, so it's much cheaper.
Yeah but if we factor in that you love a sing, and are singing along pretty loud while you cruise the winding roads of mountainous Tasmania, it’s going to sound similar to a $4k system.Yeah my full aftermarket system was probably close to $1500 including installation and that's a middle of the road not high end set up. Damn nice bit of kit, but I imagine those with $4k set ups would blitz mine, haha.