I have a stock 1996 GXE stereo in my maxima and the cd player is dying. It isn't playing CDRs worth a crap anymore and it sometimes skips on regular audio CDS at the slightest bump. I want to just replace the stock cd player. Courtesy has it for $199. Does anyone know of a cheaper price. Also, they have a in dash 6 disk going for $299. Can this be gotten cheaper and does anyone know how good it is? I know that aftermarket would probably end up being better but I really don't want to spend major bucks for aftermarket. I did this with my wife's car and first it was the cd player, then the changer, then new speakers...and so on and so on...

 

Try the FS forum, or even ebay, and get a used one of those double din units, much nicer looking imo. dontever buy stuff like that from the stealer......

 

I just got an in dash 6 cd off ebay for $189 brand new. There are a couple more for sale on there.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1337050160

 

I have 2 stock radios for that car....One is the full double din with cass,cd and changer controls.The other is the 2 piece cass/cd player.I listed both of them on e-bay last night. Just look under seller search: MyPearlTPI@aol.com.Both of them are starting at $9.99 with No Reserve !

 

I saw that on ebay. How is that working for you? It play CDR media ok?

 

Thanks for the heads up. The double din will fit the 1996 model ok? It have all the connectors or is that part of the factory wiring harness?

 

They both worked great. But to be honest....One was from my friends 99 Altima (the double din) he had it in there until last week and never had a problem.The other is from my 96 Max I only used it for a week before it was replaced. All I listen to is burnt CDs (hardly any radio) and didnt have any probs. Like I said though I only used it in there a week.

 

That's the same one I got from grubbsauto.com like 10 months ago, brand new for $119 shipped to my door. I don't have comparison with other CD changers but it just works fine. I think I played a few CDR's with no problem. One time a CDR does have a loud burst noise. I verified on my home audio system and found it's no the Nissan CD changer but the CDR itself has that noise.

 

The double din should plug right in. My buddy that works at the infiniti parts counter tells me they both fit almost everything! The best thing to do is call your local Nissan dealer. But the plugs on the back of both radios,and cars, are Exactly the same! I am 99.9% sure they would both work for you,but I would feel safer if you called Nissan.I put both of their model #s in the listing.

 

O and I forgot.....all the connectors you need are already in your dash ! No cutting or buying anything. I wish I knew before I posted it, I woulda prolly sold cheap !

 

thanks for the info!

 

I am always a day late. That unit looks really slick. I will have to check it out with the dealer. I am like you. I don't see the reason why it wouldn't fit.

 

Not a problem...if you have any other questions feel free to e-mail anytime !

 

I bought a Kenwood CD/radio from Crutchfeild.com. It came with all the harness and wires. It was a breeze to install, and I'm not a technical person.

 

But ...what did the kenwood run you? Is it cass and CD? some people just like to keep that stock look without install kits and extra pockets ya know?

 

I installed a kenwood in my wife's car. It started with the kenwood, then new speakers, then a cd changer...you know the rest.

 

lol yea i know it all too well !!

 

I havn't gotten it yet, should get here tomorrow.

 

If you don't mind, let me know how it works out.

 

No prob. Gets here tomorrow, and I'll get it installed as soon as I can.

 

It's just a plain jane CD/radio. It matches the black interior I already have. I still have that extra pocket just below the deck. It was on closeout and I got it for $119. I bought 2 units, one for my mom's Camry, both were very easy to install.