Cost for Metra dash kit, double din head unit, and rearview camera? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

OHIOSS · 01-24-2015, 07:12 PM

I am curious if anyone has had this stuff installed by a car audio company? If so, did everything work when they were done? Any reason to take the car back after the install? Can anyone share about what it cost for everything including labor to have the Metra kit, new double din head unit w/ rearview camera installed?

I know prices can vary on the head unit but if someone could give me an idea of cost using an average priced head unit? I'm hoping I could keep the cost under $1,000 for everything installed. I really would prefer the Scosche unit but with all of the headaches people have had I think the Metra kit would be the best way to go.

Thanks in advance for any assistance!

Russ

Knockoutpie · 01-24-2015, 08:48 PM

Ew metra kit looks gross.

OHIOSS · 01-24-2015, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

Ew metra kit looks gross.

Well it's not my favorite dash kit but it won't turn my stomach or anything.

I want to upgrade my head unit and have a rearview camera and the Metra kit seems to be the best way to go. Or course I am always open to others opinions and advice.

Russ

camarograna2 · 01-24-2015, 11:17 PM

Metras go out allot as well. Just search in Google for camaro5 metra issues

jeffa · 01-25-2015, 12:55 PM

The full Metra kit is harder to install than the Scosche. I have tried both, but could never get the Metra kit to install correctly. The Scosche kit worked better for me, and I never had any of the issues that others have mentioned.

OHIOSS · 01-25-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by camarograna2

Metras go out allot as well. Just search in Google for camaro5 metra issues

The stereo installer said they have installed many of the Metra dash kits and have only had a problem with one of them. From the ones I've seen the installs look pretty clean so maybe the design has gotten better or the installer did some extra work to improve the install quality?

I know there has been issues with the Metra and the Scosche kits but from the research I've done the Metra kits seem to have a lot less problems. I'm curious of anyone has installed the Alpine dash kit and how well it worked? I'm thinking this is just a Scosche made dash kit with an Alpine name tag on it but I don't know for sure.

ka1 · 02-06-2015, 11:48 AM

Just got everything quoted at best Buy. I was able to find a new Metra kit on ebay for $140

Pioneer headunit I am looking at is $250
Installation/parts is $330
Rear cam is another $125
and install for cam is $99

$844 total

darkrider01 · 02-06-2015, 12:11 PM

You can get cams WAY cheaper than that. Look at Sonicelectronix or on Amazon. I got mine on Amazon for around $35.

Here is a link to the thread where I installed mine.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=Camera

OHIOSS · 02-06-2015, 11:15 PM

Under $1K is pretty good. Did Best buy actually do the install of the Metra kit?

That price did seem a little high on the camera.

Thanks for the info!

Russ

01-24-2015, 07:12 PM	#1
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Cost for Metra dash kit, double din head unit, and rearview camera? I am curious if anyone has had this stuff installed by a car audio company? If so, did everything work when they were done? Any reason to take the car back after the install? Can anyone share about what it cost for everything including labor to have the Metra kit, new double din head unit w/ rearview camera installed? I know prices can vary on the head unit but if someone could give me an idea of cost using an average priced head unit? I'm hoping I could keep the cost under $1,000 for everything installed. I really would prefer the Scosche unit but with all of the headaches people have had I think the Metra kit would be the best way to go. Thanks in advance for any assistance! Russ

01-24-2015, 08:48 PM	#2
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	Ew metra kit looks gross. __________________

01-24-2015, 11:17 PM	#4
camarograna2 Car Enthusiast Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro 2SS A/T Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 760 View My Garage	Metras go out allot as well. Just search in Google for camaro5 metra issues __________________ 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Performance Upgrades: Custom Flowmaster X system Exhaust Audio Upgrades: Too much to write down. Visit http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206016

02-06-2015, 12:11 PM	#8
darkrider01 Aural Assault Vehicle Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS, 2015 Sierra Denali Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 792	You can get cams WAY cheaper than that. Look at Sonicelectronix or on Amazon. I got mine on Amazon for around $35. Here is a link to the thread where I installed mine. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=Camera __________________ My amplifier pop/click/thump solution thread Power Mods * K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder cat-back exhaust, Hurst Short Throw Shifter Exterior Mods * Black Phantom Grille * 22" T.I.S. 537MS wheels w/ Nitto INVO rubber * OEM body kit Suspension Mods * BC Racing Coilovers * Lakewood Strut Tower Brace Audio Mods * Stinger SPP 2250 Battery * Mosconi 6to8v8 w/ RCD * Pioneer AVH-X7500BT * Scosche Dash Kit * 2 - Mosconi AS200.4 * 2 - JL Audio 13W6v2 * Focal 165KRX2 Power (active) * Mosconi Gladen One 240.2 * Rockford Fosgate Power T1692

01-25-2015, 12:55 PM	#5
jeffa Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Ashen Gray Metallic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 585	The full Metra kit is harder to install than the Scosche. I have tried both, but could never get the Metra kit to install correctly. The Scosche kit worked better for me, and I never had any of the issues that others have mentioned.

02-06-2015, 11:48 AM	#7
ka1 Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,149	Just got everything quoted at best Buy. I was able to find a new Metra kit on ebay for $140 Pioneer headunit I am looking at is $250 Installation/parts is $330 Rear cam is another $125 and install for cam is $99 $844 total

02-06-2015, 11:15 PM	#9
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Under $1K is pretty good. Did Best buy actually do the install of the Metra kit? That price did seem a little high on the camera. Thanks for the info! Russ