Anyone tried the Alpine CDE-W203Ri?

[jamesh72]

Thinking of ditching the RCD300 in my ED30.
I have the ipod adapter, but its pretty rubbish, and the unit itself doesn't play mp3 cd's.

This alpine unit is reasonable money, I don't want to spend very much, and I won't be changing the speakers.

I'm up for alternate suggestions for similar money (about £200) provided they don't look like a dogs dinner 

I guess the Kenwood DPX-503U would be a possible alternative.

Any help appreciated.

James.

[Garth]

I'm sure it'll be a good head unit as Alpines always are, but it will look very out of place in a mk5 golf. That would suit an old Honda. Is there nothing on the market for that price range that is more smooth and rounded looking? I would never put in a stereo that didn't match up to the dash, no matter how good/cheap it was.

Just my opinion though. I used to have the top of the line Alpine a good few years ago and it was the best stereo I have ever had.

On a budget and wanting DVD, you could try this:
http://www.incarexpress.co.uk/view_product.php?partno=BEAT600
Alternately, you could try searching for a second hand OEM unit oin ebay. I got a brand new RCD510 from a Scirocco for £300 and it's a great unit

[jamesh72]

The look of it is a major concern, I must admit.

Perhaps I'll keep looking.

[Andy]

i have a single din alpine header unit in mine which  looks good-think  of replacing it thou but thier is nothing on the market at the mo with the spec i am after

[jamesh72]

OK, if I were to go down the RCD510 route, aside from the unit itself, of which there are a few on fleabay, what else do I need?
A different lead to the ipod lead I have in my RCD300?

An aerial adaptor?

Something else? MDI?

And lastly, someone to fit it? :-)

[DanoGTI]

For £300-odd, you'd do well with this-

http://www.incarexpress.co.uk/view_product.php?partno=AVHP3100DVD

Pioneer..... looks really good in a Golf too. I'm going for the F900bt (when I can find one at the right time  )

Failing that, the RCD is OEM, and is a bit more up-to-date.

Either way, BURN the RCD300!!!    (or hack the front off as a security panel  )

Dan