I've been wanting to play my iPod over my RX-8's car's stereo since I bought the car 4 years ago, but it doesn't have an auxillery input and the dealer told me it wasn't possible. Recently, I read about a solution online that involves plugging an iPod interface into the Satellite Radio input of the existing stereo. I found Mobile West here in these reviews, and decided to give them a call. Peter answered, and as I asked my questions, it was obvious he knew exactly what I needed. Assuming that parts were going to be cheaper online, I asked him what it would cost. Amazingly, the parts were $125 (plus shipping) online and only $90 at his shop (when does that ever happen???). Another great surprise was he immediately told me he had all the parts in stock. I asked when I could come in, and he replied "when do you want to come in?" I said I had the afternoon off and could come in at 3:30pm. He said, "we'll see you then." Too cool -- Nothing is ever this easy. When I got to the shop at the pre-arranged time, Peter had me pull my car right into the garage, brought out all the parts, sat with me in the car, and showed me what everything would look like when it was done. This was really nice since this was a non-standard addition for my car, and I was afraid it might look like it. Fortunately, this was not the case. After that, Peter directed me to a local coffee shop within walking distance, said come back in an hour and it would be ready. To make a long story short, I am very pleased with the solution they recommended, the quality of the work, the customer service, and the cost was exactly what I was quoted on the phone... in fact I can't think of one thing that could have made my experience better (maybe a keg of free beer in the waiting room?). I will be recommending Mobile West to all my friends that need any kind of car audio, video, GPS, phone integration, etc. Thanks!!
Pros: The entire experience.
Cons: None.
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