I'm assuming you mean the 100, not the 1000.? Did you cut down the climate controls or just leave the unit uncovered?? I'm having a hard time making the install look factory.? Agree with the placement.? If I'm wearing polarized sunglasses I can't even see the screen during the day.? Unit works well for me for Android auto.? There actually is a way to add wireless Android auto now, but I don't think you can do it with apple car play
I recently put a Sony XAV-AX1000 in my 2003. Unit is about $300. Had a shop near Washington DC do the work if you are in this area.? Also put in a switch to isolate it to the Aux battery so we could turn it on while camping. Good sound. Fit right in with minimal dash issues. Apple car play. I did lose the little sunglasses slot over the AC controls but no big deal. Bought a phone holder from ProclipUSA.com. They have a base that clips right into the EV dash and then got a holder to fit my phone. All in all, pretty reasonably priced setup. And it has an actual volume knob so you aren¡¯t poking at a screen trying to turn it up or down. Small but important detail on these.
Couple of things
-it still has to be connected to your phone with usb cord for car play. I just bought a new car with wireless car play. So much better. I don¡¯t know it that¡¯s an option on these Sony units but if it is, definitely buy that.
-I find that where the unit sits, during the daytime I get a lot of glare off the passenger seat when I¡¯m trying to see the screen. Makes seeing some of the navigation difficult.
Minor complaints. The unit sounds good, works good, and looks good too.? And fits. Don¡¯t know if I can post a photo but happy to send.
David Springe
2003 MV
, please excuse my typos.
