checking a bit more (haven't bought the car yet, expecting to buy in early July) i realized something. bastards don't have DIN slots in the RX-8, lol. that pisses me off. :-/
http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/news/aw/maz0301151dmg.jpg

anyone got thoughts on this? if it's possible to get it without the BOSE system and proprietary get-up ? anyone know any professional houses that could do it anyway ?

so now hte immortal question arises, wtf should i do?
this may actually be reason enough for me to consider the other cars i was looking at.
::checks for DIN slots on the WRX::
yeah, it appears to use a standard DIN.

not sure if i really wanna compare the RSX and the like gaain since i need 4 full-size seats. ~sigh~