I dont see any big opening radios for the 3rd gen and probably alot more, with mp3 ability.

Are there any?

 

none? Only been able to find 2 radios at teh size, none with mp3

 

I don't believe any 1.5 DINs are made anymore... Pioneer maybe, but otherwise it's all single DIN... so it looks like you're going to need one of those install kits.

Not to mention if I remember correctly, the 3rd gens need the install kit anyways due to the very shallow mounting depth.

 

Found too pioneer that fit and a Pyle brand one that fits and it even does mp3! But its ugly lol

Ya I have install harness kit, but I think they look like ****.



Thanks

 

I've got a Pioneer din+1/2 in my basement... replaced it with a single-din mp3. I like the mp3 capability of the new deck (Pioneer also), but IMHO it doesn't look as nice as the old din+1/2 deck looked.

Yeah, those Pyle din+1/2's are kinda wierd looking, but a perfect fit... tough call on that one, and I wasn't aware of them when I bought my new deck.

I needed to modify the interior of my dash to fit the new deck - the single din is deeper than the din+1/2's. Nothing major, though.

If you can find one of those 1/2din EQ's to fit in under a single din deck it might look OK. But they're few and far between - and I've never seen one in the current silver colour scheme.

 

I believe there are only 2 1 1/2 din head units still made and neither one is very good. However I suggest that you DO NOT get the pyle unit. Its total crap at best.

 

People told me panasonic was crap and i got that in my altima, been great, hopefully if I go for it that ends up the same.

 

Ya, the problem is that it still sticks out. Wonder if GM is still using the 1.5 DIN?

 

Wait a minute, so u fit a normal aftermarket headunit in there that is flush to the dash?

 

It's pretty easy man...all you need to do is remove the piece of plastic that holds the back of the stock h/u. My 1 din radio is flush

 

cool, thanks!

 

Alpine makes some 1 1/2 DIN, all expensive of course.

Model numbers are CDA-D853, CDA-D855, CDA-D857.

 

Not even found on their site, maybe getting old, but they also don't seem to do mp3s.


Looks like i'm gonna cut pull out whatever blocks the 1 dins from going all the way in and use a kit to support a 1 din and aloow me a 1/2 din space for whatever.

 

Alpine discontinued their 1.5 din radios, and they didn't play MP3s. AFAIK, Pioneer is the only "name" that still makes a 1.5, and it doesn't play MP3s.

 

If you want the "bling" of a larger screen...bang for the buck is the Pioneer AVIC N2 Comes with GPS, Gyro (g-tech basically), DVD and everything for 2000