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Old Oct 26, 2023 | 12:09 PM
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I would like to replace the stock radio with an upgraded radio that contains navigation. All of this in a 2003 50th anniversary.

Suggestions please.
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Old Oct 26, 2023 | 12:17 PM
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There's tons of threads on here (search) for traditional solutions but I like mine. Ditched the HU entirely, blocked it off. Ran a Bluetooth adapter to a 5 channel amp and replaced all the speakers, added a sub. Got a good phone mount. Now I have music, nav etc and it's always updated. clean and simple and not $$$. Good luck finding a solution you like.
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Old Oct 26, 2023 | 02:18 PM
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Not sure if you’re an electrician or a do it yourself. I went the Best Buy route. They do free installs if you buy everything from them. Mine turned out great, the gentleman that did mine had 25 years experience.
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It's a bit of a hill to climb, it all depends on how crazy you want to go.

Double DIN replacements are a common upgrade but the C5 may soon have an option like this coming:

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Browse the Audio/Electronics forum. There are a bazillion threads with pictures.

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