I'm leaning toward a base model, rather than premium if I buy a 2011. But I'm worried the sound system will be crummy in the base, and it isn't possible to get the better system in the base car. Really, the better sound system is the only reason I'd buy the premium. Does anyone think I'll suffer with a base stereo?

 

*waiting on Patrick to come in and drop some serious sound system knowledge

 

Mwhahahahaha!

 

Okay anyways. This is another thing I've hemmed and hawwed about .

One reason I would get a Premium is for the 8" subs in the doors (which provide a decent amount of midbass from the factory, but not good enough for me). Not having Sync, the base car would be easier to upgrade. The sky is the limit. I'll dig up the last audio thread and post my answer there, as it was a LOT to type.

However, depending on what kind of music you listen to/how much you want to spend, you could save that $3200 and blow the Shaker 500/1000 out of the water with half to 2/3 of that...