I asked a question about a Double-Din stereo fitting in an 2000 ES3. I have found my ideal unit of choice, but it is a a Single-Din with oversized screen. Will this fit (a), and (b) will it be a clean fit i.e. will the monitor be even with the dash or will it stick out from the dash? Also, if there is anyone in the Washington DC metro area that knows how to install or can recommend a place to have my unit installed please let me know. Thanks

 

Single din as in the screen flips out?

 

Yes it should fit.
If it is a flip out, it's definitely not going to be flush with your dash.

I'm near the district, I would help but been super busy lately because I'm leaving the country next month.

 

there is a milion post about it dude , yeas it will fit ... just have to buy the right dash kit and there u go ! to instal : remove the radio ad instal the other radio , do a little search on this forum there is like 3 guides how to remove radio for 96-01 ES

 

this should help you : https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...ry-stereo.html

 

Just make sure you do your research on the the dash kit! There are several brands out there....but some are doo-doo.

 

Regardless of what single din you get, it will most likely not be flush with your dash, but with a good install it will look fine. As far as installation, I used to do that for a living, so I can give you a few good recommendations and/or talk you through it or help you with it. Pm me if you are interested. Also, what kind of single din unit are you installing? I am installing a double din in my 97 es in a few weeks.

 

It's a single-din non-flip. Here's a link: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...D-7002NRB.html.

MRKKV can you recommend anyone near DC that installs for a decent price?

 

From one of the seemingly reasonable reviews from the site/product URL you provided:

There are other reviews there (10) and I'd recommend perusing them if you haven't already.

 

ahh, I remember when they started to make units like this. If you have the patience I would recommend buying a double din unit. The double dins that I have put in my es300 have fit very well. I have installed a few of these before and because of the overhang of the screen it often creates fitment issues in many vehicles. For example sometimes they hang over in front of the climate control functions or hinder shifting or whatnot. Not to say that you would run into these problems in your ES, but the problems are very common. Also, the installed look isn't very pleasing to the eye really. The screen kind of just hangs there. It makes me awfully nervous because if for example something happened and someone were to like bump it hard enough or something like that I would be worried that it would break off, so with all that being said, I would recommend buying a double din. Plus it gives you that nice clean stock look since the stock radio is a double din size. Plus alot of double dins offer options such as ipod connect & usb hookup and navigation and such without the hassle of adding on pieces. A lot of them just have them built into the unit itself.

 

I dont recommand buying power acoustik radio . they make good speaker but the radio are very limit ... have sold some and stopped to sell them .. look more for a Clarion radio or Soundstream ... also depend of your budget . did you read the review abour sonicelectronix ?

 

Sorry I don't know any reputable shops in the DC area as I do my own work on my car. Install should not be difficult at all, I'm sure you can find a wiring harness to make the install a whole lot easier. Also like others mentioned, find a single din dash kit, and you should be good.

Forgot to mention, try looking or posting in the NELOC section, I'm sure someone in there would know a place that could help you.