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Old Jul 9, 2019 | 11:03 PM
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Android HU for 2005 C230

My apologies if this subject has been discussed fully before but I've been away for some time. I just got a 2005 C230 for my daughter and I want to get her a nice head unit. I have a Pioneer that I like pretty well (though there are some features that just drive me around the bend like changing radio stations) but Android head units seem like a good way to do.

I remember years ago, there was a Chinese unit that was physically a direct replacement but I don't know what's available now.

Does anybody have any experience with these units? Suggestions? Stock look is not important but ease of use is as well as economy.

edit: I guess the most important features might be useful to know: nav, backup camera, radio, bluetooth, micro SD memory would be nice but USB would be acceptable.

Thanks!

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Old Jul 10, 2019 | 07:50 AM
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Go to Aliexpress.com and go to the car audio section and enter your car in there and see what comes up. They almost always have units that are plug and play.
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search...ext=car+stereo

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I found this one for my car: https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...4c5c4334S5364A

Does anybody know anything about the quality of these units?
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Old Jul 10, 2019 | 09:18 AM
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Like all electronics from China, it can be really good or just marginal. Just make sure your car has the correct connectors.
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I ended up getting an ATOTO A6 HU. Does anybody know what steering wheel control interfaces I need?
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https://connects2.com/Product/ProductItem/CTSMC001.2
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