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Old May 30, 2010 | 03:34 AM
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Stock Stereo Help!!

I have a stock 2006 stereo in my cobalt. is is possible to put a 2008 stereo in its place so that is has xm and aux port already in it?
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Old May 30, 2010 | 03:40 AM
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Easy answer, yes. It can be done. But it's not as easy as just pulling the old one out, adn putting the new one in. I can't remeber everything that needs done, but I know there are threads bout it somewhere, I just find them right now.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 03:41 AM
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can it be done yes. but not a good idea. check the faq thread
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Old May 31, 2010 | 04:07 AM
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Best bet is to go with an aftermarket hu.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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ya just trying to save some money. just want something that will take up all of the room.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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ya you can defiantly get a double din to fill the opening you can get them both in a normal cd player or a screen
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Old May 31, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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ok thanks. do you know what a good brand that people are putting in, just for future reference
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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pioneer kenwood and alpine would be my top 3 recommendations
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