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I had the same problem and endup using the OEM PCM just for the looks because so far I have not seen a decent faceplate.

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POST 1Original post

CDs? I have the Bose system and would like to replace it with a stock unit that plays M3 CDs. I can't believe the incredible car with a Bose stereo does not play MP3s

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The easiest way to do this is to pickup and install a used PCM. You can find them on ebay from $800 and up. That won't give you nav, but you can always add that after as well. I bought my car with a CDR24 and have now upgraded it (myself) to PCM+Nav.

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It may even be cheaper to install an aftermarket head unit and amp, without upgrading the speakers. It will not get you to stock look, but a good installer can make it look real nice. I don't think it fits what you are looking for, but just wanted to present an alternative to you.

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I had the same problem and endup using the OEM PCM just for the looks because so far I have not seen a decent faceplate.

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So how did you go about swapping out your CDR 24 the OEM PCM? Where did you buy the PCM unit? Cost? Easy job? Do you have the Bose system ? Thanks, Mike

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Check out the following link http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-electronics/21745-pcm-nav-dension-tooki.html Upgrading from cdr24 to PCM will take you 2-3 hours if you haven't pulled that part of the car apart. Now it takes me about an hour total. The prices range widely on the PCMs. In the thread I linked to, you can see my upgrade path.

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[Upgrading from cdr24 to PCM will take you 2-3 hours if you haven't pulled that part of the car apart. Now it takes me about an hour total. The prices range widely on the PCMs. In the thread I linked to, you can see my upgrade path.[/QUOTE] Just be careful that you get the correct version of PCM for your car. The earlier PCM units did not support MP3 playback , so you would need to add a dension unit to get MP3 functionality from a USB or i pod. The early units do not have a Cd drive that will play MP3 Cd's. 997.642.141.xx Is a PCM unit for a non Bose amplified vehicle, 997.642.143.xx is a PCM unit for a vehicle with Bose amp . The earlier 997.642.103.xx and 101.xx units do not support MP3 playback. For your current situation a mobridge or dension unit will be the cheapest and simplest way to play MP3 files on your sound system controlled from the existing head unit.

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