Finding a replacement radio

[Max3732]

The radio on my 2005 LS 430 stopped working and the dealer said trying to get a new one ordered and installed would be extremely expensive and I'm better off using a 3rd party one.

How can I tell what radios will fit? I was looking at an electronics store that has free installation and it seems like all the ones I tried online say they won't fit my vehicle.

Does anyone have specifications for the radio? Any suggestions on what to get? I'd prefer to have a volume knob and also don't want to get the rid of the AC vents.

Also as a secondary issue as long as I'm replacing the radio I was thinking of replacing the screen with one that can pair to smartphone so I could use my phone maps and audiobooks. Any specifications or suggestions for that?

Edited August 29, 2022 by Max3732

[RX400h]

Have you checked out Crutchfield.com? They are experts at car audio replacements. 

[Max3732]

2 hours ago, RX400h said:

Have you checked out Crutchfield.com? They are experts at car audio replacements. 

Just checked and when I put a 2005 Lexus LS 430 with factory navigation it says they don't recommend changing the radio in my vehicle. There are videos on youtube of people doing it though.

[RX400h]

Perhaps it'd be worthwhile to give them a call to see if the only reason they state that is because of one or more features wouldn't work. It wouldn't hurt to call.

[JustSomeRandomGuy]

I've had good luck buying a replacement Amp for my Mark Levinson on yahoo.jp and it was only about $180 shipped to the states. Might try there for a good factory replacement if all else fails..