Re: Volkswagon CD changer

["S. Joseph Mann" <joem@pswtech.com>]

I'm with Eric.  I just installed a Blaupunkt Aspen cassette head unit with remote
and 10 disc CD changer from Crutchfield in my 95 GLX.  They gave me the wiring
harness and installation diagrams and  instructions.  It was the easiest stereo
install I've ever done.  In my last car, an 84 Audi 4000, I installed a Kenwood
Head and CD Changer, 7 Infinity speakers and 3 amps. So I guess you could say I've
done this before. :-)

Oh, the whole Blaupunkt set cost around $500.  That's less than what VW wants for
the 6 disc changer and installation. If you buy both together you get a $50
discount on the Changer and you have the option of buying from return stock as
well, which could cut another $60 or so off the total price.  These item's have
been returned and are bench tested and come with a full warranty. Oh, and any thing
you buy from Crutchfield can be returned in 30 days for a full refund no questions
asked. Try that at your local car stereo dealer! Before I went with the Blaupunkt,
I purchased a Clarion 6 disc changer for the factory head unit for $300 as well as
the Blau head and changer.  I plugged both in and sent back the one I didn't want.
It was great!!

The guy that I've worked with in the past at Crutchfield, and has been a great help
and lets me in on some good deals, is Garfield.  He's at 1-800-388-2911, x226.

Some people think their more expensive. But I've not found this to be the in all
cases. And beside, the tech support and free installation kits and instructions are
worth the minor extra expense.

Later,

Joe

Eric Bosco wrote:

> > Please pass on details!!! I've been considering it for some time, and while
> > the wife wanted the trunk changer in her Jetta, I would prefer an in-dash
> > unit myself. But I don't want to have to make major mods to the dashboard
> > or anything like that. And please tell me it is not the over-priced
> > Volkswagon one!
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
>
> What major mods? I have a Clarion in dash cd player in my jetta. Jetta's
> CD players are DIN size, like all aftermarket components. If you order
> your aftermarket cd player from www.crutchfield.com, they will give you
> a free wire harness adapter, so that you don't need to cut wires or
> anything like that. Just plugs right in and looks great.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> -Eric
>
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