Originally Posted by Ryan0260

Definitely go with aftermarket. The stock uconnect sucks. It constantly loses connection with the device you are trying to use.

Originally Posted by Mattk11

Absolutely the truth. Why would you want a head unit that sounds bad, has poor Bluetooth performance, has a user interface that is almost 10 years old and costs more than most of the top of the line aftermarket head units with Nav. Go aftermarket and do it right.

Originally Posted by mbenz

If I can find the right one, with the features I am looking for, I will definitely be going with the aftermarket option.

Originally Posted by WHT_JKUR

I would look after Market. Better equipment in my opinion and a lot cheaper. Crutchfield.com is a good place to start. Lots of solid head units. Personally I prefer Pioneer. If you replace the head unit, in addition you will need an interface to retain your steering wheel controls and a new Sirius module (if you want to retain satellite). The site will take you through all of the options. You can also find all the same equipment on Amazon. I put in a touchscreen Pioneer head unit with Bluetooth, the interface, a back-up camera, and a new satellite receiver for under $400. It is lower end model, non nav model, but has Pandora/iPhone integration and retains steering wheel controls. Bluetooth works great. Had it in for over a year, no problems. Back-up cam comes in handy with larger tire mounted on back. Pretty easy to install (back up camera takes some work), but if you don't have time you should be able to buy all the parts and find a local stereo place that can install it on the cheap.

Originally Posted by Mattk11

To add to what WHT_JKU said, I agree that Pioneer is right up there. Specifically if you look at the 4100NEX (I paid approx $500) it is their top of the line DVD receiver with a few added bonuses that I think make it by far the best value on the market right now. 1) CarPlay and/or Android Auto integration allows you to display maps from you phone onto your screen for turn by turn directions-essentially making it a Nav unit for no additional cost. 2)Rremovable face plate - car stereos don't get stolen as often as they used to but I leave my Jeep wide open with no top or doors all summer. 3) Auto Eq and set up features are very good. 4) Bluetooth with Siri integration.

Originally Posted by WHT_JKUR

Crutchfield.com has a great search function, with a number of parameters, to narrow and give you ideas on potential alternatives.

Originally Posted by mbenz

I appreciate that, I will be looking into them for sure tomorrow. Seems like a lot of people on this forum buy from them. I have seen many people reference them so that makes me feel good about it.

Originally Posted by Kellen

When you look for a head unit you'll want make sure it supports Apple CarPlay for your iPhone.

Originally Posted by mbenz

That is a worry of mine as well.. Don't want the thing to go missing if I've got everything wide open. I wonder if they have any that's iPhone friendly?