I just bought a CDX-81UW, probably for the same reasons as you (wanted to retain use of my Sony remotes). I haven't received it yet, but it looks like it will be OK. It has a motorized face, USB and aux inputs on the front, 3 sets of 4V RCA pre-amp outputs, compatible with Sony's iPod adapter, and is supposed to work with the remotes. I paid $168 delivered to my door for a brand new unit off e-bay. Like I said I haven't installed it yet (it will be a few weeks still) but when I am done I will post a report. I'm adding a bunch of other stuff and I am going to re-wire the power and ground sources to the unit to prevent any chance of engine noise in the stereo system. If you don't care about iPod adapter capability, you can get a unit that is a couple years old (my original 2004 head unit works just fine with the 2 remotes). But for iPod adapter compatibility, you need a head unit that is 2006 or newer.
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