Hello, honest question, can't you install an aftermarket car stereo that has CarPlay from any reputable manufacturer?

Depends on the specific car (and frequently the trim level, as well). A lot of manufacturers have tightly integrated infotainment and you can't do a retrofit if nobody makes the right trim panel to allow it. Gone are the days when everyone used DIN or 2DIN.

I understand, the car my not have a (2)DIN slot. That's a definite regression. And very costly if your car stereo dies out of warranty I might add.

The "it depends" is "yes, but maybe you lose your backing camera" something similar.

I fit it into my 2009 Corolla and a 2010 RAV4.

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Best Buy has receivers starting at $260