Im undecided between getting the factory sirius radio kit or just buying a plug and play model like Starmate, Sportster, etc.
Here are the differences/advantages/disadvantages that I know of, please add if you have more information.
FACTORY KIT
DIS: total cost for tuner, bracket, and sigma antenna = roughly $300.
ADV: tuner can be hidden and connects directly into existing radio (6cd changer)
ADV: sigma antenna remains inside the vehicle.
ADV: no exposed wiring
ADV: can change channels via steering wheel display
channel / song information displayed on radio
DIS: tuner not as flexible as plug and play for playback, searching, song information, etc.
PLUG AND PLAY
ADV: Sirius just ended a promotion where I couldve got a Sportster or Starmate for free, if I can get that deal back, unit would be free.
ADV: Unit can be moved to another vehicle
DIS: tuner needs to be mounted, and wires to the AUX port will be visible
DIS: Antenna probably needs mounted externally
DIS: cannot use steering controls to change channels
ADV: more flexible unit as far as playback, searching, notifications, etc.
If you have factory or plug and play, let me know why you like or dislike what you have. Im leaning to the factory version due to the fact that everything can be hidden, and I can change channels via steering wheel.
Here are the differences/advantages/disadvantages that I know of, please add if you have more information.
FACTORY KIT
DIS: total cost for tuner, bracket, and sigma antenna = roughly $300.
ADV: tuner can be hidden and connects directly into existing radio (6cd changer)
ADV: sigma antenna remains inside the vehicle.
ADV: no exposed wiring
ADV: can change channels via steering wheel display
channel / song information displayed on radio
DIS: tuner not as flexible as plug and play for playback, searching, song information, etc.
PLUG AND PLAY
ADV: Sirius just ended a promotion where I couldve got a Sportster or Starmate for free, if I can get that deal back, unit would be free.
ADV: Unit can be moved to another vehicle
DIS: tuner needs to be mounted, and wires to the AUX port will be visible
DIS: Antenna probably needs mounted externally
DIS: cannot use steering controls to change channels
ADV: more flexible unit as far as playback, searching, notifications, etc.
If you have factory or plug and play, let me know why you like or dislike what you have. Im leaning to the factory version due to the fact that everything can be hidden, and I can change channels via steering wheel.