MR2Spruce 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 Hi all, I am not a (current) 86 owner, instead I have a mark 3 MR2. I hope you don't mind me invading your forum! I want to upgrade the radio in my MR2 and I've heard that the radio from a GT86 is basically a straight swap in. This appeals to me because it's a modern radio but doesn't have the stupid lights and buttons of an aftermarket radio. I would like a 2017 unit so I can have DAB (which I understand is only on post 2017 models). Have any been sold? Do they come up often? I guess those of you looking to track your cars might not have need of a radio. And the most important question, how much is the going rate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 26 minutes ago, MR2Spruce said: Hi all, I am not a (current) 86 owner, instead I have a mark 3 MR2. I hope you don't mind me invading your forum! I want to upgrade the radio in my MR2 and I've heard that the radio from a GT86 is basically a straight swap in. This appeals to me because it's a modern radio but doesn't have the stupid lights and buttons of an aftermarket radio. I would like a 2017 unit so I can have DAB (which I understand is only on post 2017 models). Have any been sold? Do they come up often? I guess those of you looking to track your cars might not have need of a radio. And the most important question, how much is the going rate? I have DAB 2012 model so many people don't rate the stock system should be a few about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR2Spruce 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 27 minutes ago, nikndel said: I have DAB 2012 model so many people don't rate the stock system should be a few about Ah ok. From what I've read you can have older headunits updated to get DAB, did yours have that done? Any idea how much they sell for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 43 minutes ago, MR2Spruce said: Ah ok. From what I've read you can have older headunits updated to get DAB, did yours have that done? Any idea how much they sell for? 43 minutes ago, MR2Spruce said: Ah ok. From what I've read you can have older headunits updated to get DAB, did yours have that done? Any idea how much they sell for? My car was a year old and it was fitted already seen a few on EBay you just have to keep checking someone on here may have one perhaps they will see this thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave86 33 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 I've got the pre-facelift headunit (2015) and I updated it myself to nav and dab, really straight forward. The downside is that the dab unit is another £300 on top, and the nav is about the same if you can find the module. My old headunit is just gathering dust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR2Spruce 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 6 minutes ago, Dave86 said: I've got the pre-facelift headunit (2015) and I updated it myself to nav and dab, really straight forward. The downside is that the dab unit is another £300 on top, and the nav is about the same if you can find the module. My old headunit is just gathering dust. Your old headunit is one without DAB and Navy? Is it still a screen though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 The stock head unit is pretty rubbish really. As other's have said you could add DAB but it was expensive. I haven't seen many post 2017 Head units being offered up for sale but you never know. I've got a stock head unit from 2013, only used a month from new. No DAB, no sat nav as I was always going to take it out after buying my car. They all have a touch screen. I'd honestly say buy an aftermarket head unit, it wouldn't be difficult to do better than the stock unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR2Spruce 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 17 minutes ago, Lauren said: The stock head unit is pretty rubbish really. As other's have said you could add DAB but it was expensive. I haven't seen many post 2017 Head units being offered up for sale but you never know. I've got a stock head unit from 2013, only used a month from new. No DAB, no sat nav as I was always going to take it out after buying my car. They all have a touch screen. I'd honestly say buy an aftermarket head unit, it wouldn't be difficult to do better than the stock unit. Thanks for the info! What makes it rubbish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 Just now, MR2Spruce said: Thanks for the info! What makes it rubbish? It's just utter shite, no pre-outs for an amp, the touch screen is a bit laggy and low res. It doesn't have DAB, you cannot adjust the bass individually. The trouble is the entire system is crap which is why I ditched it after a month and went for a pro-install. I got sat nav and DAB that way too with an Alpine HU. It'd probably work okay with decent speakers having said all that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR2Spruce 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 26 minutes ago, Lauren said: It's just utter shite, no pre-outs for an amp, the touch screen is a bit laggy and low res. It doesn't have DAB, you cannot adjust the bass individually. The trouble is the entire system is crap which is why I ditched it after a month and went for a pro-install. I got sat nav and DAB that way too with an Alpine HU. It'd probably work okay with decent speakers having said all that. Fair enough! If I just wanted a head unit that I could listen to a bit of radio but mainly Bluetooth music and wanted something easy that didn't look like something out of the fast and the furious would it be ok? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James18 50 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 It'll do the job you're after. Its fine for what it is, but there are much better systems out there for the money and the sound quality will never be great. if you want to upgrade in the future it will then be a waste of money. Provided your source that it's a straight swap is reliable, if you can find one for sale then go for it. I know what you mean about the looks thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave86 33 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 2 hours ago, MR2Spruce said: Your old headunit is one without DAB and Navy? Is it still a screen though? Yeah the old one I removed is just the screen, so normal CD, radio and bluetooth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR2Spruce 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 8 minutes ago, Dave86 said: Yeah the old one I removed is just the screen, so normal CD, radio and bluetooth. How much would you want for it out of interest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mart86 9 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 I've got a 17 unit with dab but no nav. Ripped it straight out because it is utter rubbish. I've seen the older units on ebay going for around £300 which is an outrageous price. I'm holding on to mine so can return to stock if I sell. As others have said though there are much better options for much less money. If I spent £300 buying one of these units I'd be gutted when I realised I'd just been robbed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave86 33 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 If you really wanted it you can have it for £75. I hope that is reasonable, but as other have said, other brands are infinitely better for quality! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR2Spruce 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 30 minutes ago, mart86 said: I've got a 17 unit with dab but no nav. Ripped it straight out because it is utter rubbish. I've seen the older units on ebay going for around £300 which is an outrageous price. I'm holding on to mine so can return to stock if I sell. As others have said though there are much better options for much less money. If I spent £300 buying one of these units I'd be gutted when I realised I'd just been robbed. Yeah £300 would be much too much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazza82 41 Report post Posted October 31, 2018 The MY17 DAB/Satnav upgrade for the BRZ was ..... £1600 .... ouch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gavin_t 184 Report post Posted November 1, 2018 Got the Nav headunit and can confirm its a bit shite compared to aftermarket offerings. The Dab upgrade for the older units is laughable too. Mega money, clunky hardware add on and by all accounts a bit naff. Looking to get DAB myself but am just going to part out for a new unit and go from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave86 33 Report post Posted November 1, 2018 2 hours ago, gavin_t said: The Dab upgrade for the older units is laughable too. Mega money, clunky hardware add on and by all accounts a bit naff. I disagree. It never loses reception, extremely easy to install, 0 problem with it whatsoever. Not sure where these other accounts of it being naff are, I've never seen one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gavin_t 184 Report post Posted November 1, 2018 19 minutes ago, Dave86 said: I disagree. It never loses reception, extremely easy to install, 0 problem with it whatsoever. Not sure where these other accounts of it being naff are, I've never seen one. Which version/unit have you got? Mine is defiantly on the clunky side! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave86 33 Report post Posted November 1, 2018 The DAB that is controlled from the screen, no boxes or anything, totally hidden behind the headunit. No remote control or anything. I know Toyota did one with a remote control as well that seemed to be a bit of a bodge. I got the same as twigman in this post http://www.gt86.org.uk/forums/topic/1354-touch-go-dab-options/?page=3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
