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Anyone replaced their stock stereo system?

BoxyLady
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BoxyLady

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Hi folks,

just bought an '04 CS with the Bose system. I would like to have it replaced with a unit that has XM radio as well as iPod control.

I was wondering if any of you have done this? I ask because the CS seems to the be most complex vehicle from an electrical standpoint that I have ever seen, and this includes the Boxster S and Z06 that we own

I am concerned with a couple of things:

1. is it possible to find a head unit that will work with the existing speakers and amps in the CS?

2. if not, is it difficult finding speakers that fit into the existing locations?

3. finally, has anyone ever had issues with someone putting in a new system and jacking up their electrical system? Again, I have never had any issue with having an after market system put into a vehicle until we purchased this one, and I read the owner's manual cover to cover...wow....talk about over-engineering.....

thanks for the input!

Jeff

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Dennis C

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I've heard that some people have successfully replaced thier stock system with Pioneer AVIC D3 system. It certainly looks interesting, and I have actually been considering it as a replacement to the current PCM NAV system that I have in my Cayenne. It has up to date DVD-based NAV, Bluetooth, XM, I-Pod integration, etc. It looks nice on their website.

I don't know how well it would integrate with existing hardware, but it might be intetresting to find out.

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mudman2

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You can use the speakers, not the amp. Most likely there will be MOST errors but only PIWIS will see them. Will not be cheap.

I've heard that some people have successfully replaced thier stock system with Pioneer AVIC D3 system. It certainly looks interesting, and I have actually been considering it as a replacement to the current PCM NAV system that I have in my Cayenne. It has up to date DVD-based NAV, Bluetooth, XM, I-Pod integration, etc. It looks nice on their website.

I don't know how well it would integrate with existing hardware, but it might be intetresting to find out.

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