Nevermind, i see that the 1000 is an "updated" 100.? Looks like all the pros and cons apply though
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.
