Stereo upgrade for my Gti Mk5

[kr15]

Ok so i need a bit of advice. Ive currently got a bog standard factory stereo and am thinking of upgrading to something special. Can anyone help? I also want to be able to watch freeview in the car. Mate of mine used to have this in his A3 Sline and ive wanted it ever since. What do i need to buy?

[Basil Hume]

There are loads of options for the Mk5 Golf, including of course VW's own RNS 510 unit. If you Google a bit, you'll also find plenty of installers - although the cheaper ones tend to hang around specialist forums like audisport and r32oc.

Otherwise, it's non-OEM - and there's a lot on offer there too.

[Dr G]

Basil Hume said:

including of course VW's own RNS 510 unit

This would be my choice, much nicer to use than the (generally) slow and fiddly aftermarket units, easy to add decent bluetooth and ipod integration.

Speakers go aftermarket.

[missing the VR6]

There is the VW Kenwood double din Nav, Bluetooth and DAB unit. Quite a decent bit of kit, displays climate control and parking sensor displays if present on the vehicle.

[kr15]

Thanks for the responses people. Does anybody know if there is a way i can watch tv/freeview with the RNS 510 unit? Like an adapter of some description and how much im likely to pay for all this??

[va1o]

If you don't want Nav the RCD 510 is a nice unit. Gives you a 6-CD Changer, SD Card reader and large touchscreen. Wouldn't bother with TV or DVD playback as its a bit gimmicky and not really practical.