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Factory radio vs carplay install

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Hi everyone. I am thinking of switching out my factory radio console and putting in a new one that has android auto carplay. Does anyone have any thoughts on various models etc. I have the 2016 limited which was bought brand new and just want updated technology. Thanks for any comments.

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I put one of these in my 2016

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130DM...o0FfFlc7JGd4qgf2NBLhRpUMIaImCr7BoC9h8QAvD_BwE

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I dropped a 2022 (with car play) head unit in my 2018.

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