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Where should I go to buy a Headunit?

By MegaMan X · Jan 20, 2009in General💬 23 posts👁️ 3,629 views
Posted Jan 20, 2009 · 05:42 UTC#1

I'm looking for the Pioneer Avic F900BT headunit, and my budget out the door right now is ~$580.00

 

All that really matters to me is that it retains it warranty (very important), has the 2.0 update installed, and that my budget will cover tax (if any ordering online), and shipping (if ordering online).

 

I know the list price is around $1000, but my friend was able to get it through Sonic's Electronix for $579.99 with free shipping and they even threw in a free wiring harness! So jealous!!

 

Suggestions anybody?

 

P.S (I'd would want to avoid the eBay route considering I never know how much the auction is going to end at, and I don't know if the seller is trust worthy or not!)

Posted Jan 20, 2009 · 05:52 UTC#2

6ave.com has the f90bt for 598 shipped. I think thats worth it..

 

Check the thread a few down from this one that says f90bt for like 600 something - the last post has the discount code to get it for 598 shipped...

Posted Jan 20, 2009 · 05:52 UTC#3

www.onlinecarstereo.com is good.

 

The 700 is around 400's, and the 900 is around 629 i think, i know its out of your rage, but thats the main place i go if i want to buy online

Posted Jan 20, 2009 · 06:21 UTC#4

Al & Ed's has been very good to us in this forum, they're who I bought mine through. http://www.al-eds.com/

Posted Jan 20, 2009 · 06:53 UTC#5
6ave.com has the f90bt for 598 shipped. I think thats worth it..

 

Check the thread a few down from this one that says f90bt for like 600 something - the last post has the discount code to get it for 598 shipped...

 

Too bad they don't have the F900BT which is the one I really want =/

 

My friend who has the F900BT says its alot faster then the F90BT and alot less freezes with the system in general

 

www.onlinecarstereo.com is good.

 

The 700 is around 400's, and the 900 is around 629 i think, i know its out of your rage, but thats the main place i go if i want to buy online

 

I'll keep that link bookmarked, that's a good price, but $50 out of my budget, may have to keep that as a backup!

 

Al & Ed's has been very good to us in this forum, they're who I bought mine through. http://www.al-eds.com/

 

Do they offer a discount for members of this forum or something? I've always heard they were overpriced from hardware to installation!

Posted Jan 20, 2009 · 07:35 UTC#6

Dude I dont see how there would be a big diffrence between the 900 and the 90bt, the only diffrence really is the pre outs and the warrantee (which I dont think is honnord by pioneer from any online retailer)

 

...except crutchfield, and the cheapest ive seen it from them is 729.

Posted Jan 20, 2009 · 07:47 UTC#7
Dude I dont see how there would be a big diffrence between the 900 and the 90bt, the only diffrence really is the pre outs and the warrantee (which I dont think is honnord by pioneer from any online retailer)

 

...except crutchfield, and the cheapest ive seen it from them is 729.

 

I guess that's true, and he probably said that to make himself feel better? LOL

 

anyways, so is it possible to get the F90BT for ~$580 then? Or is that just an unobtainable price?

Posted Jan 20, 2009 · 08:53 UTC#8

Your friend is bullshitting you...the 900 and 90 work exactly the same. The 90 is well worth the extra cash if you plan on hooking up an ipod ever. It comes with the cable that you would spend $50 on if you wanted to add it to the 900. Not to mention it has double the warranty of the 900 if you buy it from an authorized dealer. Just skip a meal or two and go over your budget by $18. $598 for a $1200 radio is a heck of a deal

Posted Jan 20, 2009 · 09:25 UTC#9

your not gonna find the HU for the price your looking for and still have pioneer honor the warrantee.

 

But when is the last time you had to turn in your stereo for warrantee?

Posted Jan 20, 2009 · 17:31 UTC#10

I thought 6ave.com was a pioneer dealer??

Posted Jan 21, 2009 · 01:43 UTC#11

But when is the last time you had to turn in your stereo for warranty?

 

 

you do realize you read this forum and everyone is talking about dead units and newbz freak out and think their unit will die

Posted Jan 21, 2009 · 02:11 UTC#12
I thought 6ave.com was a pioneer dealer??

 

not for car audio

Posted Jan 21, 2009 · 03:09 UTC#13

Sonic Electronix (www.sonicelectronix) has the F900 for $579.99, free shipping, with the installation accessories included, and if you don't live in California, it's non-taxable. Plus they're an authorized Pioneer dealer.

Posted Jan 21, 2009 · 07:00 UTC#14

But when is the last time you had to turn in your stereo for warranty?

 

 

you do realize you read this forum and everyone is talking about dead units and newbz freak out and think their unit will die

true, I guess I do see alot about them bricking and stuff, but I honeslty dont read thoes threads. I assume it hapens with they try to hack them...thus I would assume voids the warrantee.

 

But...while shopping i too was concerned about the warrantee, and paid a little extra (729/no tax) for my 900.

Posted Jan 21, 2009 · 08:21 UTC#15
I thought 6ave.com was a pioneer dealer??

 

not for car audio

 

I would like to see Pioneer try to fight a warranty claim when their website directs you to 6ave when you search for online dealers.

They might try to pull a fast one, but they wouldn't get far.

Posted Jan 21, 2009 · 08:40 UTC#16

You mean except the part right next to the 6th ave logo that says "Pioneer Home Entertainment Products"

 

I would like to see Pioneer try to fight a warranty claim when their website directs you to 6ave when you search for online dealers.

They might try to pull a fast one, but they wouldn't get far.

Posted Jan 21, 2009 · 16:10 UTC#18
You mean except the part right next to the 6th ave logo that says "Pioneer Home Entertainment Products"

 

I would like to see Pioneer try to fight a warranty claim when their website directs you to 6ave when you search for online dealers.

They might try to pull a fast one, but they wouldn't get far.

 

I'll take the chance....

 

For all YOU know, they may be authorized dealers for mobile too... just because the website doesn't specifically say "mobile electronics" doesn't rule out the possibility.

Posted Jan 21, 2009 · 16:21 UTC#19

Straight from the 6ave website...

 

 

Return to Return Policy Questions Why is it important to buy from an authorized dealer?

Sixth Avenue Electronics is an authorized dealer for everything we sell. This is extremely important for you as a consumer, because buying from an authorized dealer is the only way to ensure your manufacturer’s warranty will always be honored. You also get the peace of mind that comes from knowing that all of our products come directly from the manufacturers. As an authorized dealer, our salespeople receive extensive training on all of the products we sell.

 

NOW, I'd like to see them get around the warranty...

ONE WAY OR ANOTHER this thing would be covered, either by Pioneer or if Pioneer refused, (which is doubtful) 6ave WOULD be responsible under the Federal Consumer Protection laws to provide the warranty because they are REPRESENTING themselves as an authorized dealer or EVERY product that they sell, thereby leading the customer to reasonably believe that ALL factory warranties remain in effect.

Posted Jan 22, 2009 · 15:35 UTC#20

Hi guys, I am a noob to this site, so I do apologize if I haven't searched enough. I am tryin to get a 90BT from 6ave, but I can't get the price we discuss in this thread from their website. Some people say they bought it from Amazon, but I cant see 6ave on amazon. Am I missing something?

 

Thanks!

C

 

 

Straight from the 6ave website...

 

 

Return to Return Policy Questions Why is it important to buy from an authorized dealer?

Sixth Avenue Electronics is an authorized dealer for everything we sell. This is extremely important for you as a consumer, because buying from an authorized dealer is the only way to ensure your manufacturer’s warranty will always be honored. You also get the peace of mind that comes from knowing that all of our products come directly from the manufacturers. As an authorized dealer, our salespeople receive extensive training on all of the products we sell.

 

NOW, I'd like to see them get around the warranty...

ONE WAY OR ANOTHER this thing would be covered, either by Pioneer or if Pioneer refused, (which is doubtful) 6ave WOULD be responsible under the Federal Consumer Protection laws to provide the warranty because they are REPRESENTING themselves as an authorized dealer or EVERY product that they sell, thereby leading the customer to reasonably believe that ALL factory warranties remain in effect.

Posted Jan 22, 2009 · 16:44 UTC#21

You have to put in the code listed in this thread at CHECKOUT... the price will change and you will be able to checkout with the discounted price.

Posted Jan 26, 2009 · 02:55 UTC#23

 

Good price, but for $30 you better hope that you don't have any warranty issues because it is guaranteed that Pioneer will not honor the warranty on it.

 

 

BUT, you might not ever have any problems with it, so in that case, you saved 30 bucks!

 

It's all a matter of how much that peace of mind is worth to ya...

 

Either way, 50% + off of list price is pretty good no matter how you look at it.