Originally Posted by isFred

Ok, I bought a new car a couple days ago with a very upgraded radio/sound option. It's got the worst reception (especially static) and the worst selectivity (stations bleeding into each other and stations not tuning in well) of any of the dozen or so cars I've owned in my life.

Before I go to the dealer and complain, I need some advice from people who know about these things. Is it likely (or even possible) that I've just got a bum radio (perhaps poorly made at the factory) or would you be betting that it's the radio design that is generically poor?