Reddit reviews Sony XAV-AX5000 7” Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Media Receiver with Bluetooth
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Apple car play: Apple car play allows users to get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, and listen to music, all in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road. The brightness is 500 cd/m2 and the contrast ratio is 600Android auto: connect your compatible Android Device to display applications on your vehicle’s screen. Enjoy instant access to maps, music or your Phonebook.See and control everything on a flush 6. 95" (diag. ) touchscreen : Bring up maps, sort through playlists, and make phone calls—all with just a quick tap on the touch controls.Quick-access key panel: enjoy quick and easy operation on the road. Keys along the bottom of the receiver give you instant access to basic Features.Dual USB ports: enjoy all the greatest hits from your music library while your phone handles directions. Audio Level Adjustment : Yes (minus8 dB to plus 18 dB)Sirius XM Radio ready: Connect your Sirius XM Radio satellite tuner (not supplied) to enjoy commercial-free music, sports, news, and entertainment.
I'll throw in that I've had an 09 Corolla S with 5 speed stick and it has never had a single failure of any sort other than the manual transmission having a second to third synchro issue that I've learned to work around. But as most are automatics, even that wouldn't be a problem. I highly recommend the cars for reliability as long as they're properly maintained.
If you get it, you can easily install a double-din apple/android compatible receiver, like the Sony XAV-AX5000 ( https://www.amazon.com/Sony-XAV-AX5000-CarPlay-Receiver-BLUETOOTH/dp/B07CB3CB1V ) for GPS/music and make the car feel modern.
I wanted android auto as well. Installed a sony dash. Don’t need to buy another car to have those features.
Sony XAV-AX5000 7" Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Media Receiver with Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CB3CB1V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4hJ2Db9R3P887
haha, I see that android HUs aren't recommended. I was also recommended the sony. https://www.amazon.com/Sony-XAV-AX5000-CarPlay-Receiver-BLUETOOTH/dp/B07CB3CB1V/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=double%20din%20android%20auto%20play%20bluetooth&qid=1574139439&sr=8-15&fbclid=IwAR26FFXrneQuY0wnTU6prPeBtwhftW07RyTAiKc6KIBGV6EbQrV7mzEY4c0 Is this one comparable to the pioneer?
Thanks
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https://www.amazon.com/Sony-XAV-AX5000-CarPlay-Receiver-BLUETOOTH/dp/B07CB3CB1V/
Sony XAV-AX5000 7" Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Media Receiver with Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CB3CB1V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-XNDDbPW8M1T9
Best one there is atm. If you can wait till December there is another one coming out from Sony but it's double the price. It's easy to install and it's a 3 inch larger display. You can move it in all directions to where you want to see it when installed. It's the Sony XAV-AX9000
Their is a 6 inch Sony head unit that comes with apple car play, android stuff with all the buttons on the bottom. We had it in our 07XT as well as our 2016 cross trek. Thing works amazing, and is runs counter to some of the more over critical reviews you will find. I’ll see if I can get the exact name of it for you. It was roughly $400
EDIT: it’s a 7 inch here it is. The 6 inch has a scroll button for the volume.
Sony XAV-AX5000 7" Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Media Receiver with Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CB3CB1V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_L6MJDb50R7475
Didn’t read your price range, I’m sorry.
If you check Amazon right now supposedly it has a release date of tomorrow!
(But I shouldn't order it from them because it'll ship from NY and I'll get sales tax)
I had the Sony XAV-AX100, and much like you, I wanted that volume knob. And much like you, I was disappointed when I actually had it. Other than that, the head unit itself was pretty great, sounded fantastic. I ultimately went back to Android head units, but I liked the Sony.
If you can wait a month or so, the Sony XAV-AX5000 just came out:
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-XAV-AX500-CarPlay-Receiver-BLUETOOTH/dp/B07CB3CB1V
currently out of stock, but it is an updated version of the 100, and does not have a volume knob, but easily accessible volume buttons.