Aftermarket Stereo upgrade

[Michael Reilly <mreilly@xxxxxxx>]

As I said in a previous note, I am considering the purchase of a 2000 
323Ci or 328Ci. As a car stereo enthusiast I have been shopping for 
cars based on the ease of which I think an after-market stereo could 
be installed.

The saleswoman I talked to at our BMW dealer seemed to think that 
removing the factory stereo would decrease the value of the car. I 
would hope any professionally designed and installed system would add 
to the value if anything.

I also understand BMW has somewhat picky rules on aftermarket add-ons 
as far as their warranty goes. A salesman I talked to later checked 
with the service guys since they would be the one making the 
determination, and I guess they said that as long as any problem I 
bring it in for can't be blamed on the addition, then it should be 
fine. So again, with a professional install, I can't see it being a 
problem.

I'd like to hear from people who have put aftermarket stereos and 
alarms into their cars, specifically the 3 Series if possible.

How did it go? Did you replace everything? Or just some parts? Run 
into any major problems? Any tips?

Thanks

Michael

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