I know we've got a lot of AV nerds and car nerds on here -- I'm neither.

I'm thinking about buying an in-dash (double-DIN height) stereo w/ GPS. I prefer Garmin GPS navigation 'cause I had one (gave it to my mom), but am open to anything as long as it doesn't suck.

I want it to have:

- A large touchscreen
- MP3 and WMA playing capability
- SD card slot that supports lots of storage (at least 8gb)
- 3.5mm stereo-in
- Bluetooth hands-free calling
- Extremely feature-rich GPS (traffic etc would be preferred)

Budget: preferably under $800.

I'll be looking to buy this some time in December, probably. I just want to start looking now so I know what I'm doing.

Start your research at Crutchfield. They generally have fit kits specific to your car, include instructions, and wont sell you something they don't have a kit for.

The only shitty thing is, the instructions tend to be off in 1 or 2 places. I got lucky and had my service manual for my Durango so I was able to work around the crutchfield instructions.

http://www.crutchfield.com/app/car/cars ... MyCar.aspx

AND, I'm horrid at AV stuff too, so if I can do it you sure as shit can, mr. kegerator.

Alpine makes some good Shit too.

I could install it for you, I do know that. I'll do some research and see what I can come up with for that price range...would you be willing to go up around a stack?

Edit:

See what you think about this, I like this site alot...only they're lower end shit comes in fucked up or the subs won't pound for shit any longer than a few months.

This Pioneer is sexy though, and you get a 1-Year warranty through these guys...No manufacturer BS for awhile

-AVH-P5200BT Bluetooth Enabled Single DIN In-Dash CD/DVD/MP3/AAC/DivX/JPEG Receiver with 7" Flip Out Screen
-CD + CD-R, CD-R/W, DVD, DVD-R/W Support
-Playback of AAC, DivX, MP3, WMA digital media files
-Front AUX, SD Card, and USB Inputs
-Rear A/V & rear-view camera input
-6-channel preamp outputs (front, rear, subwoofer)
-Steering Wheel Control: Compatible
-Navigation: Optional
-Touchscreen operation
-6 FM & 6 AM Presets
-Navigation ready: AVIC-U220 Required
-Screen Resolution: 1440 x 234
-5 customizable display colors and 112 key panel illumination choices
-High- and low-pass filters
-8-Band Graphic EQ with 7 curve presets
-Bass boost
-iPod/iPhone audio control via USB port
-CD-iU50 required for playback/control of iPod/iPhone video
-AVIC-U220 Hide-Away Navigation For Pioneer 2010 In-Dash Receivers
-Easily upgrade to Navigation
-Add-On GPS Navigation System
-Compatible with Pioneer AVC Feeds software
-Can be used with PC
-Download custom routes and Clock and Photo View applications

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio ... 200BT.aspx.

I don't want a flip-out screen. That's one of the no-nos. A flip-out screen is just something else that will break. I want a built-in touchscreen like this:

As well as mindless i could help you install your indash stereo. The very best one out their right now would be the Pioneer Avic-Z110BT my dad bought it for around 950. I know this slightly above your budget but this is the very best one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/ ... dition=new

On the other hand a very good and cheap one that covers all the ares your looking into is the Pioneer AVIC-U310BT. its around 250$
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-AVIC-U310 ... B002FL4XL4
and im pretty sure this is one is carried at frys. Which is off of parmer.

Alpine iva-w305 you can find it on eBay or amazon cheap around $900 I think

Looking at this one: http://outlet.crutchfield.com/p_613DNX5 ... 1&tp=20212

Make sure your car can fit a double din head unit -- mine can't fit a double din stock so I had to modify it -- but there was an easy enough kit for it. But yea, double-din is what you want to know about

Mmmm, sexy snatch that one for sure. Are ou hooking up any amps and subs or anything? I imagine you probably don't listen to much hip-hop but a good setup will make your favorite music sound awesome.

It can. Mine looks like this:





No amp/subs. I honestly don't like listening to loud music unless it's live.

Thats a sweet price for that head unit just keep in mind it's a refurb so you only get a 90 day warrenty but to be honest if its going to fail it will most likely do it right away so i wouldnt be to concerned about it.