help car stereo: fix or buy or get a used one?

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i have a dillema, my current stereo head unit for the first generation CRV has busted CD and tape (both not working) so im just using its AM/FM tuner.. its already around 12 years old, since its a 99 model.. more or less... im thinking of doing any of the ff:

1. have it fixed, but first i have to remove it from the dashboard, then it would be vacant for a time, find a repair shop for it, it would be 50/50 if it can be fixed plus it would cost something to have it fixed, might be expensive 

2. go get a used one i saw in the internet, its near my place i could pick it up, at a steal price, dirt cheap, although im not sure it works (CD and tape) but the seller said it is in very good condition, considering its identical to my head unit, ill have no problem with replacement, it would stick perfectly in the dashboard... same model, same etc... so it would eliminate the repair option, and put this instead then my old one, ill just sell it off asis after, perhaps in the internet, or have it fixed, or just have it as a spare and leave it at my attic

3. buy a new one considering its an old car with an old audio system, perhaps buiying a new one with DVD touchscreen is the way to go, although it would be a costly proposition, ill be shelling out at least 4 to 5x more than buying the used one.... what do you think?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I prefer buying a used one, you can find so many car stereo replacement on the internet, most are not brand new so it won't cost you too much.

Jerome54 · Answer

Getting an aftermarket CD player would be less expensive than having your current one repaired. If you are concerned about cost then don't get a touchscreen DVD head unit.

Anonymous · Answer

Receiving a good aftermarket MP3 player would be less expensive compared to possessing your current one particular repaired. If you're focused on price tag then never obtain touchscreen DISC mind system.

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beer101 · Answer

I would just buy a used one. If you don't absolutely NEED one with a screen, then why get it? a simple single din will get you by. 

A wise man (my father) once told me..."Why f*** with it more than once if you don't have to?" This statement in your predicament means if you're going to take the radio out to have it fixed, you might find out that it can't be fixed. This means you buy a used one and put it in and that one don't work, then you will need to take it back out just to get a working one. I'd just pull it out and buy a new one. Be done with it.

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