[ridgered4]

I'd prefer cars just add standardized mount points with power and maybe data lines. Then I could install different cheap products I selected, or none at all.

[newaccount74]

Why would they do that? Cars used to have slots that you could put your own radio in. Then manufacturers figured they make more if they sell you their own system for 2000€.

[olyjohn]

Their own systems are garbage too. I hate newer cars. I can build a better stereo with 5 speakers for under $500 and it would blow away what any car company can engineer into their 42 speaker stereo.

[AHOHA]

Remember when cars have standardized ashtrays?

[toast0]

Ashtrays were standard, but they were not standardized. Lots of different form factors, no consistency.