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Let me apologize in advance for any ridiculous questions I may ask on this specific forum. I am not a car stereo guy by any stretch of the word, which will be readily apparant by my post.
First off, I was perfectly happy with my completely bone stock stereos on my 1994 and 1993.5 Supras...that probably tells you everything you need to know about my not being an audiophile compared to many of you. It was just fine for my needs.
My current Supra is a 1995 model and has a redesigned head unit whereas my 1993 and 1994 cars had the same one (that I was used to). Additionally my current one has chronic problems where it will essentially shut off when it gets too hot (usually only when playing a CD). Anyway, I'm looking to replace it with another factory MKIV head unit and figured that I'd get the newest one possible (97 or 98). My questions are as follow:
1. Will any MKIV head unit swap in for my existing one (I'm guessing yes)
2. Are there any other redesigns after 1995 that I should be aware of, or any other desireable features that I should pursue?
3. What is a fair price to pay for the head unit only out of a low mileage Supra? I've seen prices ranging from $80-$150 and am not sure what is reasonable.
I'm attaching a picture of my current (somewhat broken) head unit for reference sake. I'd consider going to an aftermarket stereo since I really don't care about having a tape player in the car, but have concerns over how well the antenna would work (and how the reception might be compared to stock). If you have any comments about that (or ideas for me), I'd certainly appreciate it.
Oh yeah...one last thing. My car has stock MKIV tweeters and midrange speakers up front, but separates in the back (replacing the factory rear speakers). They sound considerably worse to me than my old stock speakers, so I was planning to go back to 6 x 9's in their place. Anyway...comments? Please let me know.
First off, I was perfectly happy with my completely bone stock stereos on my 1994 and 1993.5 Supras...that probably tells you everything you need to know about my not being an audiophile compared to many of you. It was just fine for my needs.
My current Supra is a 1995 model and has a redesigned head unit whereas my 1993 and 1994 cars had the same one (that I was used to). Additionally my current one has chronic problems where it will essentially shut off when it gets too hot (usually only when playing a CD). Anyway, I'm looking to replace it with another factory MKIV head unit and figured that I'd get the newest one possible (97 or 98). My questions are as follow:
1. Will any MKIV head unit swap in for my existing one (I'm guessing yes)
2. Are there any other redesigns after 1995 that I should be aware of, or any other desireable features that I should pursue?
3. What is a fair price to pay for the head unit only out of a low mileage Supra? I've seen prices ranging from $80-$150 and am not sure what is reasonable.
I'm attaching a picture of my current (somewhat broken) head unit for reference sake. I'd consider going to an aftermarket stereo since I really don't care about having a tape player in the car, but have concerns over how well the antenna would work (and how the reception might be compared to stock). If you have any comments about that (or ideas for me), I'd certainly appreciate it.
Oh yeah...one last thing. My car has stock MKIV tweeters and midrange speakers up front, but separates in the back (replacing the factory rear speakers). They sound considerably worse to me than my old stock speakers, so I was planning to go back to 6 x 9's in their place. Anyway...comments? Please let me know.