Thanks... I ended up with an in-dash CD unit from Blaupunkt, I believe its a "Munich" --- it was recommended for its 40W as well (You couldn't be more correct about the 25... why in the world do they even bother?)

I went with the Blau for three reasons (1) it sounds great (2) it fit perfectly and looks great and (3) it has a neat anit-theft device which consists of a credit card size card which you remove to disable the unit (I'd had it with detachable faceplates)

I will have to see if it lasts as well as the ALpines everyone likes, but so far I'd recomend it.

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I've got an Alpine in-dash CD unit in my car. Looks only moderately hideous compared to the rest that are ridiculous. Was like $350. Great sound with BBE (base enhancer). That upped 40W system sounds loads better than the 25W system that was standard.

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