I bought a $61 Temu CarPlay, Is it Actually Worth It? (Installed In My Miata)

I installed a $61 wireless CarPlay unit in my 28-year-old Miata... because driving this thing with no music was getting kinda.. boring. Gear Used: Wireless CarPlay Head Unit (Essgoo Android 14) — Updated version AliExpress US: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oky... AliExpress EU: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okw... Temu: https://www.temu.com/-2-32-gb-android... I originally found it on Temu for $78*... but managed to get it cheaper on AliExpress... for just $61* Same product, better specs, less money. *Prices can fluctuate of course... In this video, I’ll show you what it’s like to actually live with this budget CarPlay system after a few months of driving. The good stuff, the bad stuff, how I installed it (including a little 3D printing), and whether I’d actually recommend doing this in your own car. Would you risk it? STL Download – Free, Donate as you wish (Personal Use Only): https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadge... (Feel free to use it for your own project - but don’t re-sell it please.) Gear Used: Wireless CarPlay Head Unit (Essgoo Android 14) — Updated version AliExpress US: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oB9... AliExpress EU: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okw... Temu: https://www.temu.com/-2-32-gb-android... Chapters: 0:00 Intro & What I Paid 0:46 Unboxing 1:20 Carplay Installation in NA Miata 2:40 NA Miata ISO Connection 3:56 Custom 2Din Bracket Miata 3D Print 4:45 Installation carplay in NA Miata - Part 2 5:54 2 Months of use... my verdict 6:18 Startup Time & Connection 6:43 Touchscreen 6:58 Sound quality 4:50 Customization & Settings 7:14 The Most Annoying Thing 7:21 Final Verdict — Would I Recommend It? 7:47 Bonus Let me know if you’d put a budget CarPlay unit like this in your car — or if I’m insane for doing this in a Miata. And yes... if you saw the search recommendations Temu had when typing in Apple... I'm not sure what they have.. Tags / Keywords List: Temu CarPlay Wireless CarPlay Review Cheap CarPlay Head Unit AliExpress CarPlay Install Essgoo CarPlay Review Miata CarPlay Install Budget Car Mod Wireless CarPlay DIY $61 CarPlay Review Temu CarPlay Worth It Android Head Unit Miata