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Old 10-30-2012, 07:02 PM
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iSimple Installation

Can someone recommend a reputable audio shop in NYC? I'd like to get an iSimple installed on my 3G TL.

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Old 10-31-2012, 06:55 AM
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Any best buy can install them, but why pay its super easy. Pull the side trim where the shifter is with a flat head screwdriver (magnetic type). One you do that you have access to the bolts to remove the radio and connect the Y harness. You can run the wires where ever you want.
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Originally Posted by prarce2
Any best buy can install them, but why pay its super easy. Pull the side trim where the shifter is with a flat head screwdriver (magnetic type). One you do that you have access to the bolts to remove the radio and connect the Y harness. You can run the wires where ever you want.
But if you buy it from Best Buy free installation should come with it. The two I bought did.
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Old 11-05-2012, 12:24 AM
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I just called them yesterday and they said they won't sell just the product by itself(which is around $100-120). They said it would cost $200 dollars total. Not too impressed with Best But.
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Old 11-15-2012, 07:23 PM
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I purchased the iSimple from BestBuy this Sunday went yesterday to get it installed & the installer said that it might not work on my 08 TL-S. If it doesn't work BestBuy will refund me the $$$ back for the iSimple but I would lose $50 for install. After talking back & forth with the installer & the sales person who sold me the unit who I had asked to make sure it fit for my car before I purchased it, I just decided to get my $$$ back. So now I'm just go buy it from Crutchfield which is cheaper for me & do the install myself.

Very disappointed with BestBuy for saying I would lose the install $$$ if it doesn't work after I made sure the sales person made sure it worked 100%.
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Old 11-15-2012, 08:27 PM
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Thanks, let me know how the self install goes. I was thinking about going the crutchfield route.
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You can always buy off Amazon if you want to do a self-install. The Best Buy price of $200 you cite is not bad. I did a bad thing, I bought one on impulse at Car Toys, and it was a disaster. First, they overchaged me for the device it's self. Then they overcharged for installation (Just under $400 altogether). Then I had to take it back to them six, yes you read that right SIX times before it was finally installed right. When I told the store manager, he took off a big $30 off the price. Didn't even pay for my gas money.

I hate to admit how stupid I was, not shopping this purchase around before buying, but wanted to let folks know about my experience with Car Toys.
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Old 11-27-2012, 01:33 PM
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I bought mine off amazon for $50. There are some used ones on there for around that price right now. Don't pay over $100 for this. And install it yourself, it's easy.
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Old 11-28-2012, 10:33 PM
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is there a specific model number for our cars?also sound quality should be pretty good right?
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