New Bluetooth stereo for old car

[Anonymous]

We have an ‘06 Toyota Matrix as our second car. The plan is to drive it into the ground. Right now it’s in great shape, but the lack of phone connectivity is annoying. (Not to talk, but to play music, get GPS directions, etc.)

Can I get a new stereo installed that has Bluetooth connectivity? Would a larger touchscreen be feasible, considering that wouldn’t be a straight pull-and-replace? Who would I take it to for something like this? Dealer? Other storefront?

[Anonymous]

no need to do that

google this cheap and works great.

Nulaxy Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter Radio Adapter Car Kit W 1.44 Inch Display Supports TF/SD Card and USB Car Charger for All Smartphones Audio Players

[Anonymous]

Yes you can get this installed. We had one installed in a 2010 toyota tacoma, it has blue tooth for phone connectivity, apple car play, navigation, etc, we also had a new backup camera installed and it viewed on the stereo display, instead of in the review mirror.
You would go to a car stereo installation place and they would do it.
Ours cost about $500.
The installation is seamless in the dashboard

[Anonymous]

Thank you, 13:28. It’s helpful to have a ballpark price, although $500 is about twice what I was mentally budgeting for parts and labor. (I’m assuming your figure also included the replacement backup camera?)

13:19, I’ve used something similar in another car and found it was too much of a PITA — too much hassle and not enough functionality for long-term use.

[Anonymous]

I'm the 13:28 PP
Yes, that is including the new camera.

The place we went had a selection of stereos in a range of prices.

[Anonymous]

Some BestBuy locations will do a free installation for you if you spend a few hundred bucks on the stereo.

Or this is actually a fairly easy DIY job - Crutchfield will send you easy step by step instructions on how to get the old stereo out and replace it with the new one - it is not hard.

https://www.crutchfield.com/m_266150/Car-Stereos.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes you can get this installed. We had one installed in a 2010 toyota tacoma, it has blue tooth for phone connectivity, apple car play, navigation, etc, we also had a new backup camera installed and it viewed on the stereo display, instead of in the review mirror.
You would go to a car stereo installation place and they would do it.
Ours cost about $500.
The installation is seamless in the dashboard

This sounds awesome...I was thinking about doing all of this for my “old” car. Can you please tell me where you got this done? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

I bought a Bluetooth system at Best Buy and they installed it. Have had it for years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes you can get this installed. We had one installed in a 2010 toyota tacoma, it has blue tooth for phone connectivity, apple car play, navigation, etc, we also had a new backup camera installed and it viewed on the stereo display, instead of in the review mirror.
You would go to a car stereo installation place and they would do it.
Ours cost about $500.
The installation is seamless in the dashboard

Same, except we had it done in an Audi that already had a display screen but didn’t have a back up camera or Bluetooth. We liked it so much that we had one with a pop up screen installed in our old Land Rover. It fits perfectly, and the screen tucks away out of sight when the car is turned off. We did it because we have a new driver & the back up camera makes life easier for them, but I’m really glad we did it when I drive. Totally worth it.

[Anonymous]

We had ours done out of the area, but if you google car audio northern Virginia, or wherever you live, you will get several listings

You could also ask an auto mechanic that you trust for a recommendation.