05 Leg Radio in a 97?

[jbilbo]

Would this be a easy "plug and play" radio for my 97 Legacy?

Ebay Link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-SUBARU-6-CD-CHANGER-RADIO-STEREO-IMPREZA-WRX-LEGACY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43948QQitemZ8037280105QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

[Wiscon_Mark]

hmm, I was skeptical when I read the title, but looking at the radio...it looks like a double DIN, and the wiring harness looks to be the same.

It would mount up fine, I believe, but you would have to verify that the wiring harness works with your 97. (ie: dimmer line might be a little different or something like that).

I believe the WRX/Impreza/Legacy/Forester wiring harnesses for the radio have all been the same through the years, but I don't know about the 05 Legacy...

It would be great to know. Do some research, contact the dealership, or ask an audio shop, they should have a reference with part #'s for the wiring harness adapters. If the adapters are the same, this would work.

[shazapple]

I would NOT pay $260 for a stock deck. You can go out and buy a MP3 CD player and a set of speakers for that much.

[Wiscon_Mark]

yeah, the price is steep.

Look at www.eclipse-web.com (http://www.eclipse-web.com)

eclipse decks are friggin' awesome!!! Sound is awesome, features are what most are looking for, not too much uneccesary flash.

[NewGenSTi]

Well if you really like the stock cd from the new legacies check for used stuff on ebay. people usually sell the stockers at a decent price when they upgrade theirs. but yeah 260 is alot for that. I have an Alpine cd/mp3 deck and when you make an mp3 cd you can put like 100 songs on a cd so there is no need for a 6 disc changer or anything. but its all personal preference.
and I would imagine the harness is the same the 1995-2004 use the same Metra Vehicle Wiring Harness (80-8901) from circuit city. they have no listings for the 05-06 models yet though. I would imagine subaru didnt change the harness though

[Wiscon_Mark]

oh, Fibuz on Nasioc says its completely compatible.

[jbilbo]

Thanks for the info. I agree the price is steep but would really like the double din look. I might just go for a stocker out of a WRX since the price looks to be a little more sane.

:)

[Wiscon_Mark]

they make aftermarket double DINs too, if you really just like the look. Check out circuit city, they have a few, also look panasonic, jvc, alpine, etc's websites to see what they offer.

always consider all the alternatives, you might find something else you like :)