Re: Radio Bricking
Mazda and Nissan are famous around here for their "kind" parts prices. The number of vehicles that are sitting on the used floors because the former owners couldn't afford the repairs is quite astounding. A lot of them end up going to auction, too.
I knew someone who owned a well aged Nissan back in the late 90's. The engine control unit went - an $1100 touch that would work out to about $2500 nowadays with inflation.