Hi guys. well after coming home after vacation, someone decided to break into my garage and stole my faceplate to my kenwood kdc-mp642u. They didn't even attempt to steal the entire stereo which is good cause they could have caused more damaged. Anyways, i'm debating on either replacing the faceplate (which i found for 90 dollars) or replace the entire unit.

The stereo only cost like 200 bucks. I'm content with it as I use it to play FM and my iphone.

I guess if I go with another stereo it would be kenwood so I can use the same wiring. Should I fork out for a new one or stay with the same one? Hate tossing money out the window. Suggestion

 

go for a better one. if my current sony ever goes im gettin this. unfortunately i wont be able to use any more cds but who uses cds other than just me?
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You should do whatever best fits your priorities -- which you have omitted. Your question doesn't have a one-size-fits-all answer. Is $90 above or below where you'd draw the line?

 

How much are you looking to spend?

 

If you were happy with the old unit, just get a replacement faceplate and you're back in business. How did the thief get access to your car? Was the top up? Did you have an alarm with two-way paging? Did you have an alarm on the garage? How can you improve the physical security of the garage?