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So I just ordered a Panasonic CQ-C7303U

I didn't realize it was a motorized faceplate til after I bought it, I was only looking at the technical specs and features.

The thing is... My last 2 HUs broke... we have a pretty rocky dirt driveway (that has already claimed the oilpan of a 86camry and a 91 integra). I think the last couple broke from being bounced around, and I've heard that the motorized faceplates break easily.

Is this gonna be a major issue or are they built pretty well now to stand the test of time? (I only need it for 2-3 years)

that panasonic is a damn nice head unit, i wouldnt sweat it but i also wouldnt tempt fate by changing discs while going down your drive if its that bad

Yeah... The Panasonics are built pretty solid... wouldn't worry bout it.
You'll love that thing when you get it :)

how about the pioneers, i was lookin at the 6800 which had a motorized faceplate too, and i wasnt sure if the mechanism would fail

i think most major manufacturers are going to be ok

I've sold alot of the 6800's and nobody has ever had a problem with them.

My Pioneer p9600mp developed a problem having to do with the motorized face. It's two years old and started doing it the morning it froze temperature wise (doesn't freeze here very often!) I haven't been able to figure out what it's problem is, but the motor mechanism itself is fine.

Instead of hijacking your thread, i'm creating one for myself in just a moment :)

I've had the 8303 for almost a year now and no problems with the motorized faceplate.