Mazda Ipod Kit vs Isimple Gateway

[QBA]

Hi Guys,

We are about to buy a Mazda 5 and I want to an Ipod adapter so I can control my Ipod with the factory stereo.

My dilema is that I don't know if I should go for the Ipod kit that Mazda sells or an after market one like the Isimple Gateway or any other one out there I may don't know about.

Wish one is easier to browse through my ipod music library?

Any ideas what is the best after market ipod kit out there?

or Should I just stick to the Mazda Ipod kit because they are all basically the same?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAF5mtgeVSA

Thanks

Alex

 

[Jetmech]

I just installed a kit from www.gtacarkits.com in my 05 mazda 5 GT and it took me like an 1/2 hr to install from start to finish. Works great and you can control from the steering wheel as well. Cost me $100 cdn and you can also have local pickup. The instructions for the install are simple and there is a great breakdown of removing the stock radio on this link. http://www.carlinkdirect.com/Installation/Documents/Mazda 5 2006 - 2007 Console Removal.pdf


Drop me a line if you have any ?'s.

 

[Jetmech]

Forgot to mention he has a youtube tutorial as well if you have the 08 and newer.