blowen amp advice!?!

[04-A4]

So took it to the dealer ship why to find out why the battery keeps dieing and radio goes on and off... They tell me its the amp its shorted. So now do i pay 600 + labor to get a factory... or should i go complete system. Meaning Pioneer d3 or 900 in dash nav reciever. keep stock bose speakers. amp them with alpine pdx amps. and two type r's in the trunk... let me get some input.. im open for advice...

[agart]

My advice is go with aftermarket. You will never get the clarity and functionality of an aftermarket system keeping any of your stock components. The stereo is the main thing I have changed out in my car and it is by far my favorite. Its something that you use everytime you drive regardless of what the traffic conditions are. It makes driving that much more enjoyable. That being said, I do have my stock amp from my system (symphony) so if you do choose to stay stock I'm willing to sell you mine for cheap.

[Capt. Obvious]

You can usually find used amps on ebay for under $100. Takes less than half and hour to replace it yourself.