1996 grand am gt radio - no codes !! argh

[torontogt]

hi,

I have a 96 grand am gt, with a delco radio ( cd, radio, equalizer ). The previous owner locked the radio and when I lost power, it wouldn't accept the 4 digit code given to me by the dealer ( for which I had to pay $70 ).

Now i have the option of paying $150 for a refurbed delco ( canadian dollars ). But i've thought i may just get something from best buy for a little more.

The factory sound system in the car is pretty damn good so i don't want to get a weaker radio by going non - delco.

anyone have any experience they can provide ?

thanks

[richtazz]

Go with a Sony X-plode or Kenwood Excelon series. They have the best tuners in the aftermarket, and the CD players have good signal to noise ratio.

[smackattack]

I have always changed out to aftermarket radios. I just changed out one in my wifes 2002 dodge intrepid. The cd player I put in blows away the factory set up useing the original speakers. You can get a very nice cd player on ebay for less than 100.00 brand new.

[96GTmatt]

Go with alpine. I have a 96 Grand Am and I have always put in aftermarket cd players. I would say go with alpine and look for them on ebay. Much cheaper.