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Originally Posted by Sp4rtanSD
I went through a similar decision process. Ultimately I decided not to hook myself to a proprietary system with a questionable upgrade future. I felt that a standard double DIN receiver was the way to go. I chose the Pioneer MVH 2300NEX after reading many reviews of the various options. I figure that I am more likely to get upgrades from Pioneer than many of the other options, and if not, swapping out the HU in the future should be a viable option. To make it work I needed the following:
• PAC RP4.2-BM21 Wiring Interface
• Metra 40-EU10 Antenna Adapter
• LIEBMAYA 170 degree Car Trunk Handle Backup Camera Rear View HD Camera
• AI BMWK320 Radio Replacement Kit
• Generic auto accessory relay with mounting tab
Installation was reasonably straightforward, but does require some handiness with automotive trim and electrical work (I have a writeup in progress). Everything seems to work very well (including Android Auto), and this way you have a choice of whether to buy navigation in the HU or use your phone. I'm not saying this is the best solution, but it seemed to be for my purposes.
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Not that I want to burst the bubble slightly, Pioneer haven't always been the best with updates. They basically killed the original AppRadio (AppRadio SPH-DA01) after 2 years, much to the chagrin of the users. Luckily, there is an app you can buy for about £29 which turns it into an Android screen mirror.
I hope they continue to support it though. There's always a risk that manufacturers can just dump you..... it happens with phones and cars, let's be honest. My belief is that for long term usage, an Android unit is still the best way to go, but opinions n'all.