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Take alook at the Kenwood KDC-MP225, you can find it for less than that price mentioned. $114 from etronics, but you'll need to buy the install kit too.
Alpine CDA 9827 on ebay for $158 (brand new, no refurb, not seconds). I have one in my old truck and it rocks! just bought another last night for my '05. they retail for about $280. They play mp3s and WAV files. I've ordered a few things from "finestdeals" on eBay recently and have been quite pleased with prices, packaging, and very fast delivery. (I have absolutely no affiliation w/ "finestdeals" other than a few orders from them.)
Anyway, any Pioneer under that is awesome. I myself have the DEH-P3600 and it is great. TONS of features and great adjustment levels and eq. Dual Pre-Outs, XM ready, Remote controller and of course detachable face.
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SORRY, I JUST saw the CD/TAPE thing. The DEH-P3600 is CD only. SORRY!