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From: doug@terak.UUCP (Doug Pardee)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Escort options (Dealer Radios)
Message-ID: <278@terak.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 22-Jan-85 15:07:06 EST
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Posted: Tue Jan 22 15:07:06 1985
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>   Absolutely *NEVER* buy a radio from the dealer! They are always a rip-off,
> and usually poor quality. I guarantee you can beat whatever they offer at your
> local department or discount store, and even at the car stereo specialty 
> places.

While the above is certainly true, there are a few points in favor
of a dealer radio.  First, it's there from Day One, no waiting.
Second, no "experienced installation personnel" are going to be
jeopardizing your new-car warranty.  Third, dealers almost always
order their in-stock cars with radios, and will not usually take
the radios, speakers and wiring out and refund the full difference.

But for me, the big advantage is that nobody's gonna bust out my
car windows and take bolt cutters to my dashboard in order to rip
off an OEM radio.  I'm not too picky on my mobile sound system,
so the OEM system in my new Daytona is fine, even at $425 (gag!).

How about the new GM/Delco-Bose custom-designed sound systems (like
in the new Corvettes)?  Are they better than discount store stuff?
-- 
Doug Pardee -- Terak Corp. -- !{hao,ihnp4,decvax}!noao!terak!doug