HEy all. Well I'm seriously considering buying an element. I really want the dealer option in dash MP3 CD player which is what I currently have in my civic SI. The Element EX has the larger faced CD player with the sub etc. setup. The dealer said that the MP3 CD player in dash was for the DX model. So can I get the smaller in dash CD player AND the MP3 CD player on the EX model and still retain controls over my sub etc. Thanks to all and sorry if this is a Newb question...


-Bryan.

You can have the double din stock EX unit yanked and replaced with the single din DX head unit and separate MP3 player but why?

It'll cost you about $800 plus labor and your sub won't work.

You'd be FAR better off taking your E to an aftermarket car stereo shop and having them put in a single din CD/MP3 player with a storage pocket underneath. If you buy the right type of unit your sub will still work and you'll spend less than $400 including labor in most cases.