Originally Posted by BradLefko

This site is packed with great information and expertise. Thanks to those of you who take time to contribute. I am starting to think about audio before I even go into the dealership. There are some great deals on the base Z model and I am wondering if it might be a good idea to buy the base model, avoid the bose issues, and go straight for a solid aftermarket system with nav and significantly upgraded audio. Is this a smart plan or am I going to have a lot of trouble. I would like to keep my steering wheel controls. Or, since I have no installation experience, would this be a job that a professional could do well. Any suggestions for someone in the dc area?

Also, if I go this route I would start with a base model rather than the touring. Are there any touring features I shouldn't want to live without?

Thanks in advance for the help.