The toughest part was finding someone to install it
I live a short drive from a fair sized metro area and still had trouble finding someone who would install this unit. There was no shortage of B&M car stereo sellers out there who would install, but most apparently don’t find it worth their time to bill just for installation. I guess I can relate, and even felt a bit guilty when I did find a terrific retailer that was willing to take on the job. (If I do go for the keyless entry later on my older but beloved little car, I’ll be sure to give him the business.)
Once installed, learning to use the P9628BRC was a snap – I barely needed the included instruction pamphlet. I can’t believe I waited this long to get a rear view camera, with my truly embarrassing parallel parking skills.
Hands free Bluetooth is much handier than expected, as is the ability to stream music from my cell.
Two things have me flummoxed, though:
1 – The remote. I guess it must be for the passenger, because it would present a major hazard to attempt use while driving with all those little buttons.
2 – Radio reception. I guess my old factory radio – Pioneer branded – must have had an excellent antenna, as I can’t tune in more remote stations as clearly now. Still a bit surprised that old fashioned over-the-air radio is that much of an afterthought, here.
Oh, and fairies, sprites or spirits of some sort are resetting my presets to the same (static) spot on the dial when I’m not looking. Seriously, I have yet to figure out how that’s happening, but then with the novelty of being able to broadcast from my phone, it’s not like I’m using the radio that much either.
Audiophiles will doubtless want to look at a pricier unit, but as I’m unwilling to replace old car speakers and so on at this juncture, I couldn’t be happier. Just remember to account for installation in your budget, if you aren’t the do-it-yourself type.