MK4 2002 Gamma replacement to RCD-200 MP3 worth it?

[andy223]

hi all

i have a gamma stereo and single slot cd player and im wondering if anyone has any experience with the RCD-200 MP3 unit. They seem to be available on ebay with security code under £150 which sounds cheap for a proper double din mp3 unit.

Or am i best off just buying something like the JVC / pioneer unit

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JVC-KW-XR411-Double-Din-CD-MP3-Car-Stereo-Aux-/300463535428?pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item45f505b544

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JVC-KW-XG701-Double-Din-CD-MP3-Car-Stereo-/300463535152?pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item45f505b430

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pioneer-FH-P6050UB-Double-Din-Car-Stereo-/160474030125?pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item255cff602d

Im not looking at spending anymore than 150-200 on a headunit at the moment as im in need of a new set of alloys aswell as aero rear wiper etc.

[MattGolf]

I'm selling my Blaupunkt Queens FM/CD/USB single din headunit on ebay if that's any use to you?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170537100021

[Rhyso]

Link to the RCD 200 unit? 

As for the others I had the Pioneer's next model up which had built in bluetooth - had 18 months trouble free usage out of it (sold with the car) 

Looks pretty good in the MK4 too

[andy223]

cheers for the replies, the link is below

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK4-POLO-PASSATT-RCD-200-CD-MP3-PLAYER-RADIO-/270630854166?pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item3f02db1e16

that pioneer looks nice, the current radio reception isnt that great i dont think with the gamma so am i likely to need a booster if i go with something like the pioneer?

[Rhyso]

cheers for the replies, the link is below

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK4-POLO-PASSATT-RCD-200-CD-MP3-PLAYER-RADIO-/270630854166?pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item3f02db1e16

that pioneer looks nice, the current radio reception isnt that great i dont think with the gamma so am i likely to need a booster if i go with something like the pioneer?

I don't think that unit is suitable for the MK4 mate - looks more like a MK5 headunit to me    Unless its one of these Chinese type units which is designed to be retro-fitted 

You'll need an adaptor / booster if you're fitting an after market headunit