What to know about Bose

BradLefko · 03-30-2013, 06:56 AM

This site is packed with great information and expertise. Thanks to those of you who take time to contribute. I am starting to think about audio before I even go into the dealership. There are some great deals on the base Z model and I am wondering if it might be a good idea to buy the base model, avoid the bose issues, and go straight for a solid aftermarket system with nav and significantly upgraded audio. Is this a smart plan or am I going to have a lot of trouble. I would like to keep my steering wheel controls. Or, since I have no installation experience, would this be a job that a professional could do well. Any suggestions for someone in the dc area?

Also, if I go this route I would start with a base model rather than the touring. Are there any touring features I shouldn't want to live without?

Thanks in advance for the help.

bigaudiofanat · 03-30-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BradLefko

This site is packed with great information and expertise. Thanks to those of you who take time to contribute. I am starting to think about audio before I even go into the dealership. There are some great deals on the base Z model and I am wondering if it might be a good idea to buy the base model, avoid the bose issues, and go straight for a solid aftermarket system with nav and significantly upgraded audio. Is this a smart plan or am I going to have a lot of trouble. I would like to keep my steering wheel controls. Or, since I have no installation experience, would this be a job that a professional could do well. Any suggestions for someone in the dc area?

Also, if I go this route I would start with a base model rather than the touring. Are there any touring features I shouldn't want to live without?

Thanks in advance for the help.

Your welcome for the info. It would be a great idea to just go with the base model and get a good aftermarket system down the road. You might miss out on leather seats but other than that I think your just saving money.

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BradLefko Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 1 Drives: Saab Rep Power: 14	This site is packed with great information and expertise. Thanks to those of you who take time to contribute. I am starting to think about audio before I even go into the dealership. There are some great deals on the base Z model and I am wondering if it might be a good idea to buy the base model, avoid the bose issues, and go straight for a solid aftermarket system with nav and significantly upgraded audio. Is this a smart plan or am I going to have a lot of trouble. I would like to keep my steering wheel controls. Or, since I have no installation experience, would this be a job that a professional could do well. Any suggestions for someone in the dc area? Also, if I go this route I would start with a base model rather than the touring. Are there any touring features I shouldn't want to live without? Thanks in advance for the help.