OEM vs Aftermarket - Toyota Yaris Forums

sqcomp · 08-24-2010, 12:47 AM

This one is an interesting link. Take a read and drop your thoughts...

http://ceoutlook.com/gm-invites-meca...o-aftermarket/

I am interested to see how both sides spin this one. I know my feelings about the whole OEM arguments...I'd just like some other thoughts and insights to get a discussion going.

why? · 08-24-2010, 08:57 AM

It makes sense, I mean a 9 speaker system even OEM should be pretty darn good.

An honestly, for $2000 nowadays, you can't get much even if you do all the installation yourself.

fnkngrv · 08-24-2010, 08:57 AM

Quite interesting...The Yaris setup from the factory wasn't anything spectacular by far for the 2007. I wonder what type of "upgrades" are in the new Corolla that caused it to score so well? As for the Cruze and 9 speakers, I haven't really looked at it yet so I am wondering what is it toting to give it such a good sub frequency response. My dad's 2008 Sierra HD 2500 has a kick ass stereo with great bass, but when you really turn it up it will blat just like any other OEM unit I have heard.

fnkngrv · 08-24-2010, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

It makes sense, I mean a 9 speaker system even OEM should be pretty darn good.

An honestly, for $2000 nowadays, you can't get much even if you do all the installation yourself.

You aren't lyin...you could easily spend a few hundred bucks in wiring alone...

derickveliz2 · 08-24-2010, 01:01 PM

I also have a Corolla (OEM) and it sounds "ok" compare to my EOM yaris, but now with amps, speakers and new HU, there is a big difference in SQ.

GM is doing all they can to sell their cars, these are great features aka selling points for most people, but knowing my self I would change everything if I ever own a Cruze.

That's just me.

08-24-2010, 12:47 AM	#1
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	OEM vs Aftermarket This one is an interesting link. Take a read and drop your thoughts... http://ceoutlook.com/gm-invites-meca...o-aftermarket/ I am interested to see how both sides spin this one. I know my feelings about the whole OEM arguments...I'd just like some other thoughts and insights to get a discussion going. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

08-24-2010, 08:57 AM	#2
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	It makes sense, I mean a 9 speaker system even OEM should be pretty darn good. An honestly, for $2000 nowadays, you can't get much even if you do all the installation yourself. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

08-24-2010, 08:57 AM	#3
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Quite interesting...The Yaris setup from the factory wasn't anything spectacular by far for the 2007. I wonder what type of "upgrades" are in the new Corolla that caused it to score so well? As for the Cruze and 9 speakers, I haven't really looked at it yet so I am wondering what is it toting to give it such a good sub frequency response. My dad's 2008 Sierra HD 2500 has a kick ass stereo with great bass, but when you really turn it up it will blat just like any other OEM unit I have heard. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

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derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I also have a Corolla (OEM) and it sounds "ok" compare to my EOM yaris, but now with amps, speakers and new HU, there is a big difference in SQ. GM is doing all they can to sell their cars, these are great features aka selling points for most people, but knowing my self I would change everything if I ever own a Cruze. That's just me.