VegasMax

I have a 2001 Maxima SE. It came with the middle of the line 120 watt stock stereo. I am now preparing to buy one of the stock 6 disc changers for it. When choosing between the in dash version or the trunk version of the 6 disc changer, I am thinking that it is better to get the trunk one. As I understand it, the in dash one is only compatible with the GXE's stripper tape deck (for 2001). So, I would in essence have to remove my current stock radio and put in the GXE's if I want the in dash 6 disc changer, leaving me with a better stock stereo with no place to go. If I go the trunk way, though, I will not have to swap out anything. Am I right with this reasoning (of the advantage of the trunk changer) or can anyone else tell me other advantages of the in-dash variety? What would you pick? Thanks!

AdamK

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You are totally correct There is no point of getting an in dash changer if you have a "big" radio. I guess it is more convenient to have the in dash 6-cd changer, but you already have a normal in dash single cd player. So just buy the regular Nissan trunk mounted 6-cd changer unless you think you may want to go with an aftermarket system...

rocketshipon19"

Crutchfield sells a sony changer that plugs right into the oem radio for far less money. Just a heads up fyi.

AdamK

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really right into the oem system?!?!?! No mods to it? Do you know how much?

rocketshipon19"

It was around 300.00 maybe less! Just found the link here ya go http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...1N66E&o=M&a=0. It actully doesn't have a name but my friend has the one made for a honda and it sounds great.

AdamK

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thanks I still won't be buying it...I need to save up for that midget

young1976

Looks like a Sanyo/Clarion/Alpine, one of those compact 6 disc changers with a 2 piece door ...maybe I'll get one.
hmmm, funds, where did my money go??? hmmm oh yea, spent it all on the Cattman y-pipe, SMC Short shifter, RSB and FSTB a couple of weeks ago... doh

TimW

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I paid $278 each (bought 2) last year, OEM from Courtesy.

VegasMax

Yeah. . . I went to my Nissan Dealer and that is actually the one that they sell you. I paid about 330 dollars for it (you know they of course marked it up a little), but I found that to be quite convenient that the dealer sells the cheaper one. The good part of it is that with the Nissan dealer installing the cheaper unit, I don't have to worry about a bad electrical installation voiding the factory warranty. A Nissan tech installed it. So far, it does sound great and never seems to skip. Thanks for the heads up!

Pat DiPersia

Did the OEM from Courtesy come with all the wiring for that price as well? I did notice the Crutchfield no-name changer does come with the wire to the trunk. . .