Decent stereo under £150

[Zara]

The time has come to replace the 6 CD changer (6006) in the FRP as it's decided to not pick up any radio stations or my ipod in the car since travelling back from York on Easter Sunday...

I haven't had it out yet to check the aerial connection at the back but I feel the time has come to get down with the kids and replace the stereo as it's starting to do my head in with the CD's etc.. (as we all know these are as good as chocolate fire guards)

I don't wan't to spend a great deal of money as it's not a priority for me (£150 max, potentially £200 at the very most)

I must be able to connect my ipod, whether this is direct or by FM transmittor (ideally the first)
Must also be blue lit or have the option for blue lighting as i'd like to keep the blue LED lighting matched up on the dash
CD player

all suugestions would be grateful as I know bugger all on this kind of shit

cheers in advance

 

[chardy]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_770541_langId_-1_categoryId_165474" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

In the sale at Halfrauds.

Havnt really looked at the spec but seems to fit the bill.

Rich

 

[Zara]

dumbass question but how will I know it'll fit in the Puma?

as Ive said stereos aint my thing at all :lol:

 

[chardy]

you'll need an adapter harness about 10-15 quid (saves cutting wires) and a single din facia as it's smaller than the standard head unit.

 

[Zara]

ah right, yes that rings a bell - think ive read it somewhere lol cheers

 

[Ian G]

Can you not get an adapter to run the iPod with the CD changer function in a normal 6000CD?

 

[Zara]

I dont want another Ford stereo tbh

 

[Neil]

Can you not get an adapter to run the iPod with the CD changer function in a normal 6000CD?

I had one with a separate iPod dock that attached to behind the heater panel. It was good, although every passenger I ever carried bashed their knee into it getting in the car.

 

[Ian G]

Yeah just thinking that radio has controls for it, looks fairly OEM etc. The single CD is more reliable than the changer one as well.

Shame there isn't a direct replacement for that slot.

 

[lusid666]

I've been looking at these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330673701500?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2061wt_1344" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Ginger Tom]

I would go with an alpine head unit, something like this: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_869163_categoryId_165474_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PDPz1#tab2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Have you changed any of your other ice components or are you running with standard speaker etc?

 

[Zara]

speakers are standard I think, personally I don't waste my time or money on speakers and ice components etc

as long as it plays my ipod it'l do

 

[spike.]

The front speakers are slightly upgraded from the OEM ones.

If Zara replaces her stereo, then she'll have a proper finger tip control kit going spare...

The looms have already been cut to install this! :|

 

[scofield.1]

Hi Zara,

take a look at the Sony MEX-BT2900 In-Car Bluetooth CD Radio Cat code: 264510-0 on the halfords site. Its special offer, at a saving of £150 it was £250 and is now 99. I think its blue facia lit according to the pictures! (I think thats ya main thing lol)


Gary

you would need to order the facia adapter, but its only 7.99

 

[water-bug55]

Make sure you get an adaptor plate like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Puma-Fascia-Facia-Panel-Adapter-Plate-FP-07-00S-/250414539034?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a4ddea11a" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
not
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fascia-panel-FORD-COUGAR-FOCUS-FIESTA-PUMA-silver-/130334133009?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e58850b11" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
(this one dont fit properly ^)

 

[Zara]

thanks very much

 

[alexc1983]

Hi Zara,

take a look at the Sony MEX-BT2900 In-Car Bluetooth CD Radio Cat code: 264510-0 on the halfords site. Its special offer, at a saving of £150 it was £250 and is now 99. I think its blue facia lit according to the pictures! (I think thats ya main thing lol)


Gary

you would need to order the facia adapter, but its only 7.99

this is an excellent head unit, sony stuff is very reliable

 

[alexc1983]

I've been looking at these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330673701500?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2061wt_1344" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

im afraid i wouldnt touch this with a barge pole, cheap stereos like these dont last long and sound very below par

 

[Zara]

quite tempted by the Alpine tbh I know these are supposed to be good as have a few mates with them

 

[alexc1983]

Yeah Alpine, Pioneer and Sony are all decent systems