So I just bought a '99 9-3, and I LOVE it. The only problem is that I'm addicted to my MP3 player (not an i-pod, but similar), and the car came with no cassette deck. I'm exploring many options.

1) I was going to buy one of those FM transmitter thing-ys, but I've since learned that in a crowded radio market such as Los Angeles', they just don't work very well. Is there a brand that's better than the rest? AnyAngelenos or crowded city types have any luck with one of 'em?

2) I was told about an FM modulator being attached directly to the antenna housing, but have read conflicting reports on this board as the quality of the sound. If I go this route, who would I go to to install it and how much should I expect to pay?

3) Next someone asked me about output jacks on the original unit itself -- maybe I could just run some kind of RCA to mini cord and be done with it... not quite sure how the patch would work though, or what channel/output selection the MP3 player owuld be palying through. Again, don't know how to get to the back of the unit, or who I would hire to do that, or how much to pay.

4) I was also thinking I could try to find a cassette unit that was built for the 9-3 ( I saw that post for the Utica NY place), and then get a CD changer put in the trunk, but I have no idea how difficult that might be to do & how expensive to make the change.

Any informtion or opinions about the above would be really appreciated.

Thanks, Amanda

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• Audio System: MP3 solution for new 9-3 owner in LA, Amanda, Wed, 13 Aug 2003 22:50:06 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Unfortunately, Sieglo, Thu, 14 Aug 2003 09:59:57
    • There are third parties, phred, Thu, 14 Aug 2003 12:12:02
    • hear, hear!, jpr, Thu, 14 Aug 2003 11:31:40
      • Re: hear, hear!, 940 Chap, Fri, 15 Aug 2003 08:06:09
      • high-quality sound options, MO, Thu, 14 Aug 2003 12:00:22
      • Re: hear, hear!, Sieglo, Thu, 14 Aug 2003 11:59:28
  • Re: Audio System: MP3 solution for new 9-3 owner in LA, Serendipity, Thu, 14 Aug 2003 05:40:45
    • Serendipity, can we see pics of the NAV system? n/m, Ali, Thu, 14 Aug 2003 15:16:47
      • Re: Serendipity, can we see pics of the NAV system? n/m, Serendipity, Thu, 14 Aug 2003 18:33:35
    • Serendipity -- A few follow up Q's, Amanda, Thu, 14 Aug 2003 11:05:10
      • Just go with a new head unit, Nervousaaber, Thu, 14 Aug 2003 14:38:48
      • Re: Serendipity -- A few follow up Q's, JimBlake , Thu, 14 Aug 2003 12:36:11

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