Looking to upgrade the stereo in my 2012 sonic to something better than the stock stereo ideally something with bluetooth so I don't need an aux cord anymore, Im new to changing stereo and there's so many options online I don't know what to buy lol, anyone have recommendations? preferably not super expensive thank you !
Stereo upgrade
- Thread starter jsproule
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orangeltz13
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You should go to Crutchfield.com. They have everything you need to help you choose a radio. I used them when I wanted new speakers and an amplifier for my Sonic. They have video that show how to change car stereos and speakers. When you purchase speakers and radios they provide installation kits and instructions. My car stereo sounds so much better in my Sonic and my Grand Prix.
U can upgrade to the ltz model head unit it's the mylink touchscreen Bluetooth and all
ohio_grad_06
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A bit late to the party here but for our 16 lt the touch screen died. Going to have a local place install it but ordered everything don’t crutchfield for around 300 for a basic kenwood double din stereo. In hindsight I wish I would have spring for Apple carplay with a backup camera but of course extra money there.
However the stereo I got doesn’t have a CD player but does have Bluetooth and Alexa built in. It should be fine until the car eventually kicks the bucket. It ran about 300ish just over that counting ask the needed install parts and dash kit. They include instructions as well. I did spring for what they call ready harness. Extra 25, but they wire your harness for you. Looking at it, it appears they’ve got just about everything set where it should be close to plug and play.
Been a while since I installed a car stereo back before all the steering wheel controls etc. The local place is only charging 60 an hour so I figure I’ll let them deal with it.
However the stereo I got doesn’t have a CD player but does have Bluetooth and Alexa built in. It should be fine until the car eventually kicks the bucket. It ran about 300ish just over that counting ask the needed install parts and dash kit. They include instructions as well. I did spring for what they call ready harness. Extra 25, but they wire your harness for you. Looking at it, it appears they’ve got just about everything set where it should be close to plug and play.
Been a while since I installed a car stereo back before all the steering wheel controls etc. The local place is only charging 60 an hour so I figure I’ll let them deal with it.