1997 XJ6 Retro fit digital radio.

[Alan3.2]

This may have been asked before and if so I apologize. I have recently picked up a cracking XJ6 and I really enjoy it. The radio that is in there is actually quite good. However, i would not mind the connectivity and digital radio aspect of a newer system. I wonder if there is anything out there that is discrete and does not look too out of place. Has anyone found such a thing? 

[Freebird Paul]

Good morning Alan,

I am also a member of the MB club and on theit forum this question comes up a lot, seems the most popular brand for retro fit of the 1990's stereo is Continental, here is a link to one of their many models so you can search for their full range.

https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwi-kKapusiEAxW2nFAGHfOcCpIYABALGgJkZw&ase=2&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5-uuBhDzARIsAAa21T_JoCPbxHh5TxFTu9c87ofAR4b4VGHRQVPv6sy2p35jsvnRQJzAb50aAlZvEALw_wcB&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVuD2KrLfeAr3DZjHOOYnNJivVEnql_Q3NOIVe52fwbrT8RpJdm7KUFtJJxZmr2UMWvxatmh8JBiPId5R2BMWso1hVfRa7wPMNmrS8kn59pLroHvEcH9i&sig=AOD64_3TBWFPtM7uyH9m-oKcWH4wgIF2lA&ctype=5&q=&nis=4&ved=2ahUKEwiskqGpusiEAxVHRkEAHbgXDxYQ9aACKAB6BAgIEBI&adurl=

Regards, Paul.

[Alan3.2]

Paul,
Most helpful thank you! I will have look through their range!

Regards

Alan

[Freebird Paul]

Hi Alan,

I had another thought for your search for a decent bluetooth retro fit stereo as i recalled the reason why i chose Alpine for my Merc 500SL. The reason was the Alpine has a really good colour choice of illumination which you can select to match your cars interior lighting.

From memory most XJs i have owned in the past have a green interior lighting so the Continental retro stereo would be no good with only orange illumination. Take a look at the Alpine range from the following link:

https://www.alpine.co.uk/p/Products/SingleView/ute-200bt

Regards, Paul.