2006 Head Units For Aerio Sx

[Dryst]

I have noticed that the 2006 Aerio SX head units have features that my 2005 does not. Specifically, is can play MP3 and WMA CDs now. Does anyone know if I ordered a 2006 head unit if it would be compatible with the 2005? It appears to be the same size and shape, if nothing else.

TIA

[Aaron Gilbert]

I'd be willing to bet that the 2006 head unit will plug right in. However, I'd also be willing to bet that it's outrageously expensive to purchase from the dealer. I was thinking of doing this when I got some money back from a cancelled dealer add-on. However, although they couldn't give me an accurate price, they said it would likely be at least $800. A friend of mine has said similar things about the in-dash changer for his Focus, something like $1200, ridiculous! If it had been $400 I might have considered it, but still had to think a while, because it does give much less possibilities for expansion... So I went with an aftermarket JVC unit for $160.


Aaron Gilbert