Sorry if this has been asked before......

I have a 2006 Dakota Quad 4x4 and I have the in dash 6-disc CD changer. I am looking to move to an mp3 player but I have no aux output on my unit. i am considering just replacing the unit with an aftermarket in dash unit but I am not sure which one to go with.

-I would like it to have a cd (multiple would be great)
-I would like it to store music (mp3 or wma), loadable via usb or something
-Touch screen would be nice!
-I think they call it 2 din???? I don't want a skinny radio, I prefer it take up all the space the factory radio did.

Am I looking for too much? Has anyone installed a good in-dash unit. I have seen some with gps would be great too. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

all depends on the cash your looking to spend

 

Lol, thats what im learning. Really, if I could get away with no more than $300.00 that would be great. I just dont know what these things run.

 

crutchfield.com is a good place to look at

 

A Double Din radio will require modification of the Bezel and dash (Nothing to hard from what Ive seen)
You will also need a CANbus Adapter Harness, or you will need to run a power wire to the radio from a switched source. (I ran it from a switch 12v outlet)

 

Get a used one off ebay with aux input. that's what I did

 

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...t-install.html

Here is my own double din conversion

 

you could get a mygig its a factory radio with a built in harddrive

 

how goes the search? i have a pioneer single din, with a 80 gig ipod sitting in the glove box. i think you should think of having an ipod so you can make playlists and this would eliminate the need to have a multiple cd holder. just a thought, im happy with mine. and for $300 on a deck, you could get a damn nice single din

 

Well if you wanted to go the cheap way, you could get an FM Modulator for your MP3 Player. You might be able to get a pop-out single din for around $300. Like Reject says you may want to get a CANbus adapter unless you like slicing wires.

Good Luck.