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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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how many folks got the 12 disc CD changer when they bought their Vette and do you still use it?
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 01:52 AM
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Got rid of mine a while ago, Went with an ipod adaptor and then upgraded to a new DD unit.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 01:54 AM
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I have one in my '99 coupe, though purchased it pre-owned back in 2009. I use it once in a while. Have never had any problems with it. Thinks it's pretty much considered old school nowadays, what with ipods, etc.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 02:38 AM
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There's one in my Vette, but it's unplugged in favor of an MP3 player setup.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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I use mine occasionally.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 07:04 AM
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Mine had it - but when I went to the Double Din I sold it

But before that I did use it

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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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Also had one. It's been replaced with a Pioneer HU and I-pod and is on the shelf in garage.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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I was talked into buying it by a friend, when I got my 04 coupe. I use it all the time. Living in Houston there are no decent radio stations to listen to. When it needs to be replaced, I will go with an MP3 player.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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I've got one but it only gets used when my wife is in the car. Personally, when I'm driving, I rather listen to my headers and talk to myself than use the radio/disk player. I don't have, don't need an MP3 player.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
Got rid of mine a while ago, Went with an ipod adaptor and then upgraded to a new DD unit.
Same here. Installed my DD unit 2 years ago along with IPod and now have access to thousands of songs.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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hi
mine was never used when i got vette.
it was still wrapped in plastic.
i use it on long drives ONLY...
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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I purchased my 02 used and it has it installed, I like it. I use it and sometimes I'll unplug and plug in a MP3 (aux2car) adaptor. With the CD I'll learn to words to songs faster, as it seems to repeat more than the MP3. Two things I don't like about the MP3 is it does not seem to put out as much signal as the CD does and operating the MP3 unit while driving. I have an Sansa unit, small screen on this one. Maybe after finding the money I'll go to DD and a more moderen radio, but I'd rather find $$ for HPs.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:41 AM
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I use mine all the time. Between the disc changer, ipod radio receiver dealyo, and the fm radio I'm happy with what I have, but do plan on eventually (when I can afford it) switching to DD with a unit that has a USB on the face for the ipod. Then I'll get rid of the 12 disc and insert a subwoofer in its place. and some sound deadening stuff...
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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Yes and Yes. I still use mine often, works just fine and good sound from it.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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Cd's are quickly going the way of the dodo bird.I went to an ipod setup years ago.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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Yes....do not really use it anymore...once the iPad install is done the cd changer is coming out.....
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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Mine has one but I have never used it. Just got my C5 in Sept 09 and was thinking about taking it out. Want to put in a sub box in that spot. Also have an upgrades Kenwood head unit with a pop out screen ,nav, XM etc...
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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Worked great until I removed it and sold it on that auction site for $169Now have 1000 songs on an SD card--only way to go
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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Replaced with mp3 setup ... Schoche Blue Tooth > Aux-Box. Nice wireless setup that works with old MP3 Player and Blue Tooth transmitter or directly via iPhone built in Blue Tooth.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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I still have mine and use it all the time. There's no decent radio stations here.
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