I would like to replace the standard radio/cassette (770) in my 2000 X
plate Freelander.

All I want is a radio preferably with this RDS thingy and traffic and
a single slot cd that takes CDRW MP3

It must go in with the absolute minimum of faffing about with leads
and things without any chopping etc (I used to do that when I was 20,
I'm 47 now and can't be arsed as there are always a million other
things that need doing)

Halfords do a Sony for £129 that apparently includes fitting

Would appreciate any views

Thanks

On 17 Nov 2004 14:14:28 -0800, (John) wrote:

I would like to replace the standard radio/cassette (770) in my 2000 X
plate Freelander.

If you've not got steering remotes (which, by listing, they didn't
appear to offer on that year) then just about any standard DIN sized
unit with ISO connectors will just plug straight in. At the end of the
day, nothing's free - chances are, you could probably buy the same
unit elsewhere cheaper and fit it yourself. As long as it's got ISOs,
then it's literally a 5 minute job.

Jon
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John wrote:
I would like to replace the standard radio/cassette (770) in my 2000 X
plate Freelander.

All I want is a radio preferably with this RDS thingy and traffic and
a single slot cd that takes CDRW MP3

It must go in with the absolute minimum of faffing about with leads
and things without any chopping etc (I used to do that when I was 20,
I'm 47 now and can't be arsed as there are always a million other
things that need doing)

Halfords do a Sony for £129 that apparently includes fitting

Which takes five minutes, and that Sony is £89 online.

I'd recommend a JVC-998 (can't remember the letters) - £159 from Car
Audio Direct (IIRC), features AUX input on the front for MP3 player like
an iPod, adaptors for steering wheel controls, and has a real volume knob.

Richard


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Thanks everyone, the last time I replaced a unit was ...err bugger
that long ago, I seem to remember having to splice into power cables
and things.

It sounds quite painless, once again thanks very much for your replies
they are most appreciated.

John

Thanks to all, I bought a Kenwood (£90) that had a came with a harness
adaptot and simply plugged into place. Freelander display now just
shows time which is OK and the hardest part was taking out the old
anti-theft sleeve thingy

Thanks again