993Dave

I posted this in the Want to Buy forum, but I thought I'd try here as well. I'm looking for a nice CDR-220 to replace my CDR-210, so if you have upgraded to something aftermarket, or are thinking about it, I'd be happy to relieve your of your old deck. I would presume you folks would have already fixed the faceplate, which is why I hope to get a hit here. I'll cross-post anyway, though. Thanks!

Kigiin

ebay

993Dave

Yes, ebay ... eventually. If I can, I'd rather do away with the middleman as well as deal with people who are more likely to be trustworthy and/or less greedy than a commercial ebay seller. If nothing turns up here, though, ebay will be hearing from me. There's no rush.

Chuck W.

Contact Becker of North America, 16 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J, 07458 (201) 327-3434 (888) 423-3537 info@harmanbecker.us. They sell refurbished units for $250. I believe that this includes the manual and removal keys. A warranty is also included. When you order it ask them to swap the faceplate for a modified one so you can read it in the 993; another $50. Figure $15 or so for shipping and for just over $300 you know you have a good radio with a warranty. You can get stung on eBay....ask me how I know.

993Dave

Thanks, Chuck. I know you are the expert on these things. I may just do that.

Raptor

Chuck W: Thanks for the input on price. Another request of you - since I installed the CRD-220 I can't read it. Whassup with that. I infer that it is not my install but something else. Can you help. If I stand up and get real close I can read it but it's tough to standup with the top up!

Chuck W.

This is normal. The CDR-220 was made for 996's and Boxsters. The radios sit lower in those cars and the readout is designed for them. Becker will do a mod for you where they reverse the readout. In other words, the stock readout is black with orange digits. The mod gives you an orange background and black letters. The below photo shows this. Becker charges $50 for this service. If you send a faceplate in ask them for a faceplate for a Model 6625 with the brush finish. This is a cleaner looking faceplate without the gloss sides. They started using this design in 02 cars and later.

Chuck W.

Dave

I have a perfect CDR-220 with a brand new brush finish modified faceplate from Becker I was going to list on eBay. If you want it for $275 it's yours. Come on over and I'll even remove your old one and install this one. As a bonus.. ..and one time offer. ..I'll throw in the Becker plug that you can plug your iPod / MP3 player into....and I am not done Dave,.. ..you'll also get the removal keys and a complete manual printed off the internet.

Randy M '96 Silver 993

Throw in some Steak knives and you have yourself a deal!

Raptor

Chuck W. Thanks (again) for the help. I will send the faceplate to Becker. You mention a Becker plug for the iPod. Do you have a part number? Your offer to Dave is a really good one. I paid about that for the CDR-220 plus tracking down the removal keys (Mercedes dealer) and screwing with the install PLUS I paid $150 or such for the Dension IceLink equivalent of the "Becker plug" you are including. Dave, I'd take it in a flash, even without the steak knives.

Chuck W.

Raptor...Not a problem. When you send the faceplate in ask for part number BNA.1319.116. It will give you the plug that goes into the back of the radio, the removal keys and instructions on how to activate the AUX feature on the radio. It runs about $16. You will need additional plug to go from the Becker plugs to the iPod (if that's what you're using.) I recommend this company and plug .. http://www.autosound2000.com/ipodadapters.htm. This plugs into the cables that Becker gives you and then to the iPod. The best thing about this unit is it charges the iPod while you're using it. It runs about $30.00.

Raptor

Chuck W. I presume that is you on the Becker Board. In any event, I ordered the faceplate. Many thanks.

993Dave

Yep, I'm there, even without steak knives (do you have a source for those, too, Chuck?). Thanks, Chuck, and thanks all for adding to the collective knowledge about this relatively common topic.

Chuck W.

Dave, Look forward to seeing you Sunday.

Chuck

Father of 3

OOh, I may be getting the last of the pieces I need for my CDR220 install. Do you have room for one more Chuck?