to be honest, i ONLY use metra. i see metra makes the best dash kits available to the 12v industry. I dont see how they are flimsy as they are durable and fit perfectly.

dash kits such as scosche, peripherals are decent. If you were in canada, they have BEST Custom dash kits from 2001 audio video, and they are just as good as metra.

you will not be able to use the factory bracket and pocket because the newer deck is smaller than the factory. (compare the faces) the factory is larger. You can use support and washers to hold the radio with its facotry bracket, but you end up having gaps on all sides. save the time and get the 15dollar dashkit.