i will never understand why people want an outdated pos modular "original" item, even if they're building a show car. din sized stereos were literally made to be replaced. i know people do this with every marque, but i just don't get it. can anyone try and explain the motivation to go OE stereo?

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1982 300sd from craigslist $800 greased on one tank with NO CONVERSION in the Hot Texas Sun. (currently dead & awaiting engine damage investigation and/or longblock swap)
new daily: '03 vw 5speed jetta tdi wagon. bagged&chipped