Is What Anne Korin Said True?

Garrett Wollman wollman@bimajority.org
Tue Aug 12 10:30:25 EDT 2008


<<On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:19:11 -0400, SteveOrdinetz <hykker@wildblue.net> said:

> As recently as the 90s, some manufacturers (GM was one that I know of)
> offered a "delete radio" option for customers who intended to install
> an aftermarket stereo.  I think the wiring was in place.

Of course, what's happened since then is that many manufacturers have
integrated their factory radios more deeply with the car's control
electronics and dashboard trim, particularly in the flagship sedans,
making it impossible to put in an aftermarket radio.

-GAWollman



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