Clarice St Clair Latham Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 I just purchased a base model 2016 Dodge Journey with the 4.3 radio. It sux! I want to do an upgrade but the dealership acted like I was a mad woman for even asking if they did that. Someone please give me some advice I'm desperate. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Changing the radio to an aftermarket one is a dog and upgrading to the 8.4 won't affect the sound quality and has it's own challenges unless you have automatic air conditioning, in which case it's just expensive. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarice St Clair Latham Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 I really just wanted the bells and whistles to be honest. The guy made a mistake that I didn't catch until too late so I ended up with the wrong vehicle. Fml. All my fault. Just feeling lost trying to figure it out. I have someone who's car savy just need to give him all the info and I'm only finding videos on other models with different trims. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) Unless you are willing to spend mega bucks trying to get what you want, you're better off being satisfied with what you bought. Edited July 28, 2016 by jkeaton dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) Not sure what happened here. Got the wrong car? IDK. It doesn't matter if I understand. Honestly, if you really want a different model and you just got the car, why not just trade it in for the model you want? I know that's not cost effective, but all the $$, aggravation, and effort to upgrade would suck. I think in your case a trade may make sense if every day you'll lament driving the one you got. I love my 3.6 8.4 R/T. Welcome to the forum. Peace. Edited July 28, 2016 by redtomatoman dhh3 and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Welcome to the forum. The problem with the base radio is that it also controls functions that are not radio related. There is a company that makes an replacement for these non radio functions, which will allow you to install an after market radio. There is a thread on it in the audio section of the forum. You will want to replace the crap paper speakers first. This will improve the sound 100%. Go to Best Buy and sample the speakers on the "sound wall". I went with Alpine because they produced the best bass. All of the speakers in the doors are 6x9. You can change the dash speakers too. I chose Alpine tweeters with a built in x-over. I have a bunch of threads in the audio section pertaining to what I did to get the sound that I wanted. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarice St Clair Latham Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Thank you so much for that information do you have a newer model too? dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) I purchased my 2014 new in June of 2014. I have the 8.4 screen. If I could cut a square hole in the screen and slide in a 30GiG MyGig I would be the happiest camper alive! If I may say so, you are beautiful! Edited July 28, 2016 by dhh3 Xenophon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarice St Clair Latham Posted July 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Wow this is awesome info! Thank you so much! I'm totally down for this!!!! Can't wait to show this to my uncle! I tried so hard to get a different model. I had been in a car accident and was in the hospital and gave my mother my money and info to get this car. Did everything via fax and phone just to get out three weeks after the car was mine and realize it wasn't the one I wanted :-( You are awesome! I'm so excited! I'm willing to pay up to $3000. I love the car for my kids I just need some bells and whistles for $27,000 you know? Lol dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Metra. That is the name I forgot. You are well on your way. Crutchfield would be of great help to you. Tell them what you have and what you want to do and they take care of the rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarice St Clair Latham Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 well if you ever decide to do more please share I'm all ears! dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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