HELP, installing aftermarket radio; Legacy with Auto a/c and 6cd changer

[smarcus3]

I have a Subaru Legacy Limited '05 with automatic air and a 6 cd changer. I would like to upgrade the radio/receiver in the car with an aftermarket one, but I don't want to lose my cd changer or my automatic air controls.

 

Is there a way that I can keep these???? Looking on multiple websites the common faceplate or at least the one i can find is only for manual ac systems.

 

Here is a link ... http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=120998901

 

Right now the cubby is free, but I am planning on mounting my GPS there, but it could be changed. I just think that having 2 radios in the car is kinda stupid, but if it is necessary to do to keep the air and cd changer then fine. I am just now sure what are my options? Thanks for all the help.

[one69chev]

will not work

 

there are multiple threads on these boards detailing the frustration most of us have faced trying to install/change audio units in the limited leggies. there was even a group buy from a company divorcing the electronics and fabbing a single or double din face plate......

 

check the interior audio section and good luck

[Mark34]

What are you looking to do? Just a small upgrade or all out? I would check out something like a Cleansweep or the RockFord 360 to do aftermarket amps / speakers / sub(s) or going all out and doing something like a full Kenwood or Alpine brain that integrates factory stereo to aftermarket amps, nav, satallite radio, bluetooth, tv, dvd, and so on.

 

Actually, I went with a cleansweep, but knowing what I do now, I would have gone with the full Kenwood brain. http://kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entertainment/CarPortal™/

 

The Alpine FIT is real nice, but the nav box alone is $1200; a little too much for me. http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/