While I do recommend that people get a CarFax report for any car they buy, they don't always tell the full story. When I bought my Buick LeSabre, the CarFax was clean. I checked the CarFax a few years later and found that the car had been in an accident (minor, but still). Here the data wasn't added to the CarFax report until.long. after the accident happened (and long after I bought the car)!:-) And, of course, if you 'have a buddy' fix a car (or a shady repair shop), stuff probably won't get reported to CarFax either.

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I once (in my much wilder younger years!) wrecked a rental car and paid a buddy to 'fix' it. Obviously stuff like that will never show up on a CarFax report either. CarFax reports are great, but not perfect.

Sent from my HP SlateBook 10 x2 PC using Tapatalk. I got a CarFax for my car, which was reported as clean. I found out (once I knew what to look for) that the right quarter panel and rear door were replaced. It must have had a pretty decent accident on that back right side in order to warrant those repairs, but the repairs seem to have been done well, so I'm not worried or upset about it. Just something to be aware of when using CarFax. It is a good starting point, but not 100%.

Of course, now that I know what to look for, I can tell where body work has been done, even if it's been done very well. Something that 99% of people would never even notice will clue me in to where repairs have been made. I wanted to post some additional 'compatibility'-related information regarding the Rosen GM1010 unit that I've learned of while selling these units to other forum members (thanks to the users for their help with testing!): 1.

Impala Model Year Compatibility - I sold one of these to a forum member with a 2007 Impala. Everything works normally.except. for some XM-related 'quirks'. While XM generally worked fine, the buyer had issues after switching from Navigation back to XM more than once. Starting on the second time switching back to the XM tuner screen from the navigation screen, he loses XM audio output - until he switches to AM/FM and then back to XM - then XM audio output resumes normally (until he switches from Navi back to XM again). Rosen lists compatibility for the GM1010 as being for 2007+ 8th gen Impalas.

I did contact Rosen about this and they couldn't explain it. So at this point, full XM compatibility.may. be an issue for 2007 Impalas. Really not yet sure if there is something with his specific 2007 or if this issue affects all 2007 Impalas. I did send the user another Rosen GM1010 just to make sure it wasn't an issue with the unit itself, but the replacement had the exact same issues. I haven't experienced this issues with any other year of Impala.

IPod compatibility - After I purchased my Rosen, I eventually ordered an 80gb iPod to use exclusively with the Rosen (stays in the glovebox). Being an Android user, I didn't know much about iPods, but apparently, the iPod that I bought was a 6th generation iPod Classic (80gb) and it worked perfectly. However, when another forum member purchased the Rosen from me, he ordered a 60gb iPod and it didn't work. After some troubleshooting (including eventually sending him a replacement head-unit, Bose wiring harness and another iPod cable), we still couldn't get it working. Eventually, we found that the iPod was a.5th.

generation iPod Classic. Looks almost identical to the 6th gens, just a little thicker. At that point, I ordered a cheap 5th gen and found that I had the same issues and could not get it to work.

Once again, even though the 5th gen iPod Classic is listed on the Rosen compatibility chart, we found that it really isn't compatible (email to Rosen confirmed this). I also tested the 5th gen iPod with the newer GM1210 and found that it doesn't work with the GM1210 either. So, if/when ordering an iPod for the Rosen units, if you get an iPod Classic, stick to a 6th gen or newer (they comes in 80gb, 120gb and 160gb I think). Be careful, because the 5th gens also come in an 80gb version and like I said, they look almost identical. Also, when ordering an iPod for dedicated use with the Rosen, you can usually find one with a broken headphone jack and/or bad pixels on the screen - none of that matters when using with the Rosen since you never need to interact with the iPod via the iPod controls and don't use the headphone jack either.

You should be able to get an 80gb for $50 or less this way. I have no idea about compatibility for the the other 'types' of iPod or iPhone devices (link to Rosen compatibility chart below). Although, honestly, I'd recommend getting a 6th gen Classic (or higher) anyway since they offer WAY more storage than any other iPod model.

That's it so far - no other compatibility issues have come up. However, most of the units I've sold have gone to 2012+ Impala owners. Only sold (2) to owners of older Impalas (one to a 2007 owner and 1 to a 2010 owner) - rest have been to 2012+ owners.

I will make sure to post any other compatibility issues that I come across (if any). Link to Rosen GM1010 iPod compatibility (thanks to Crutchfield): And here is a link that describes all of the different iPod models (there are a LOT!): Let me know if you have any questions. Sent from my HP SlateBook 10 x2 PC using Tapatalk. So I just went on a 500+ mile trip in my Impala and used the Primo 2.4 navigation app for the trip. Just wanted to post some of my experiences with the unit during this trip. First, while traveling on the PA turnpike, it super-easy to see how far the next few rest-areas are (there is a button on the main navigation screen for this when on highways) - so you know if you have to get gas now or can wait for a future rest-area to get gas (and maybe have to use the restroom by then). Helps reduce the number of stops during your trip by helping you combine gas/food/bathroom stops!

But much more importantly, I come up upon dead-stop (or near stopped) traffic jams on highways 3 times during my trip. With no input needed from me, Primo automatically pops up a window recognizing that I'm stopped (or going really slow) on the highway and offers an alternative route around the traffic, which usually starts with an exit that you are very close to - and it also takes into account historical traffic pattens. So even though there is no 'live traffic' capability with the Rosen, it is still very useful in traffic situations. This 'automatic traffic re-routing' feature saved me from sitting in BAD traffic 3 times during my trip and offered alternative routes that I would have NEVER known of or even attempted otherwise. Saved me hours of time - and it's all 100% automatic.

Awesome feature!! The GPS application is also rock solid - never crashes or has any 'hiccups' like I've seen with other GPS applications on cheaper chinese head-units.

It just works - and works really well. I.love. having the ability to add new features with UX add-ons - I recently added UX add-ons to Primo that tell me when the speed limit increases or decreases (both with and without a route defined). These particular add-ons (as well as many others) are another fantastic feature of the Primo 2.4 application. You can use them to customize Primo to your needs regardless of what skin you use - or even if you don't use any skin.

The Primo graphical display is just awesome - the screen was.so. nice while travelling through the PA mountains and some of the useful features of Primo are just so beneficial during 'real world' situations like I ran into during my trip.

When you know the area you are travelling in very well, you can almost always pick a better route than a GPS application - but that's not when GPS is needed. When GPS is needed the most, is when you have no idea where you are or how to get where you are going - and that's when GPS is at it's best - it will ALWAYS get you where you are trying to go - even if it's not the 'best' way. Just thought that I'd share some of my experiences!:-) Don't know how we ever survived without GPS! Sent from my HP SlateBook 10 x2 PC using Tapatalk. I originally posted this in the 'Everything you need to know about OEM, Plug and Play, DVD/Navigation head-units' thread , but I also wanted to post it here to since this has become the main GM1010 thread and gets more visibility. I've put togerher an interesting and informative comparison chart that compares the Advent OGM-1, Rosen GM1010 and Rosen GM1210 OEM-look, plug-and-play, DVD/Navigation head-units. Both the Advent OGM-1 and the Rosen GM1010 are now discontinued models.

Only the Rosen GM1210 is still being sold and as luck would have it, I found the Rosen GM1210 to be the least-desirable unit of the three. I don't understand why Advent quit making the OGM-1. There are still TONS of vehicles on the road that this unit is/would be compatible with. Some of these vehicles are also still being manufactured (such as the Impala Limited). The market size for these units is probably bigger now than it was when they released the OGM-1. While I wish the GM1010 was still being made, at least I understand why Rosen discontinued it (they released a newer version, the GM1210).

In Advents case, then haven't released any replacement for the OGM-1. You do have to keep in mind that these units were designed back in 2011'ish (maybe even sooner for the Advent), so they run Windows CE instead of Android - so they don't support things like Android Auto or Apple Car Play. However, Windows CE units do have some benefits as well - I still haven't found an Android-based head-unit that supports things like OnStar or interface with the stock XM radio.

They are also VERY stable and need considerably less resources (CPU, RAM, etc) to perform the same tasks that an Android or Apple iOS device would need. Since Windows CE has been around for a while, it's rock-solid in terms of stability. Also, besides Android Auto and Apple Car Play, these WinCE-based units still have all current technologies (CD/DVD, SD and/or USB ports, FM RDS functionality, etc. They are not so outdated that they use obsolete forms of audio sources. And, of course, the fact that they look like they came in the car from the factory and are so easy to install are also huge benefits compared to non-plug-and-play, 'universal' head-units. Basically, you give up some modern features (such an Android Auto and Apple CarPlay) in return for a radio that looks REALLY nice installed and is super easy to install.

In my opinion, I find the Rosen GM1010 to be the best overall. 870 case tractor workshop manual. The Advent OGM-1 to be and the Rosen GM1210 being. They each have their pros and cons, but overall I found the Rosen GM1010 has the most powerful internal amp, the best sounding unit and the most flexible of the three. But, that is for my use case. Everyone has different 'wants' and 'needs' when it comes to a head-unit, so some may prefer the OGM-1 or GM1210 over the GM1010 for their needs. Anyway, after saying all of that, here is the chart - please let me know if you have any questions about anything.

Hopefully, some folks will find this useful when looking for an OEM-look, plug-and-play, DVD/Navigation head unit for their 8th gen Impala in the future!:-) Sent from my HP SlateBook 10 x2 PC using Tapatalk. For what it's worth, these harnesses (aux-in, aux-out, line-out, backup camera, etc) are all still available for purchase brand new from a few different places - and they are relatively inexpensive (less than $20). I even have a few of each available for purchase if anyone is interested (brand new). Since these harnesses use proprietary connectors (for the radio-side), it would be a lot easier (and maybe even cheaper) to just buy them already made.:-) PM me if interested. Sent from my HP SlateBook 10 x2 PC using Tapatalk. I no longer have any more of these units for sale, but they are all over Ebay now for AWESOME prices! For the 1010 headunit itself, while it's listed for $119 or best offer, if you offer him $80, I think he'll take it.

Even the Bose and Non-Bose harnesses and iPod harnesses are available on Ebay now (for dirt cheap too). When I was selling these, you could not find the bose and non-bose harnesses available ANYWHERE - I actually had to figure out how to make them myself! Take advantage of these parts and prices while you can if you want one of these units!!! If you buy and there are no more non-Bose harnesses available, PM me - I can make you one.

Also, these units come without the GPS card - however, if you buy a 16gb SD card (class 10 recommended), I can send you a link for the GPS app/maps (just unzip to a blank SD card). Plus, this version has lotts of improvements over the Rosen version and allos for free map updates as well. Here is a list of the parts you need, their price and a link to them on Ebay. It's the same radio (it actually does say it's a 1010 in the long description). Originally, he had only one listing and then he created separate listings for each car the Rosen supports. Like I said, he has a ton of these things.

Originally, he had them priced at $70 I think, then he went up to $169, and $149, then $129 and now $119 (or best offer). He's looking to move them. I actually bought one from him when he originally started selling them - I got it for $60 (shipped!). The one I received had some issues with the button backlighting (buttons were scratched, which caused backlight-bleedthrough and looked bad), but I used it for parts. Others have received units from him that were in perfect condition though.

He did say that he WILL exchange a unit if it has issues (he can't test backlighting), so it really is hard to pass up for the price - if you do get a bad one, he'll exchange it for you. He will not accept outright returns though - just exchanges for defective items. I'm sure that if you offer him $80 shipped, he'll take it.

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