I don't really want to spend $1000 and still need to find a dash kit that wiill probably be close to $300

 

dash kits arent actually that expensive are they? or is it just the mazda?
why not find a good deck with a 'complimentary colour' instead of pulling hairs singling it down because of one colour?

i played with a display case JVC deck and the colour feature is pretty cool i guess

 

jvc kd-r300 has like 30,000 color variations and thats a very ez priced HU

 

what car?

 

The OP posted the vehicle on page 1. 2002 Mazda 6. The dash kits are very involved on those cars and limit you to a single DIN sized deck.

I'd go with the JVC unit, especially the KD-R800. Used them and installed them on a first hand basis many times and have not been dissappointed. Definetly not a hardcore SQ fan's deck, but it is for sure going to do what it sounds like you want it to do. The KD-R600 and KD-R400 are less expensive alternatives that will at the very least give you the amber/orange colour you're looking for

 

I was looking at the KD-R900 actually, atm it's my top pick.

The Mazda 6 radio/HVAC panel has circuitry that needs to be modified for a DIN sized aftermarket deck. Metra is the only one I've found that has the dash kit I need. It is anywhere from $150-$250.

I have seen a double-DIN one in Europe, but the hazard switch is relocated and they are more expensive.

 

The 900 is solid as well. Wasn't sure how much you wanted to spend, so I went lower rather than higher. Sounds like you've found what you're looking for......

 

I can get the 900 for about $262.50 from Sonic Electronix

 

Sounds like a solid deal to me, unless there are other members here on the forum that disagree with that price, I'd say go for it.

 

Futureshop wants 299.99 plus tax.

That one is 199.99 with shipping and border fees included. lol