Heh, looks like Donna went through the same though process I did. Word of warning though as I look around for the same such accessories...make sure the ipod adapter you get allows full menu control. There are brands that only allow you to play either a playlist or in shuffle mode through the radio controls. So you can't pick by artist or album, etc, and you can't go back a track or anything. Just fyi.

Personally, I think I'm going to get this one. I'll lose my steering wheel controls, but gain a remote. It's got a front AUX input (so I wouldn't be able to control the ipod through the receiver, or charge it...but it saves a bundle in cash and work since I'll be doing the install). And the website, crutchfield, kicks ass in that shipping's free, as are all the components I need to do a clean installation. Yay!

Crutchfield is great. I've used them on at least 3 occasions. Are you going to do the work, or use your professional installer (CP)?

I'll be doing this one. Gotta start pulling my weight around here.

Well, I'm limited by the age and model of my car...but I found several that fit the bill. I'm also limited by time constraints and lack of ability (and reference material , CP) so I will take the easy and lazy route and pay Circuit City to install it, while I walk to the next plaza over and return the Best Buy iTrip and also spend the $30 gift card I received from BB when I purchased the iPod... :-) so it won't be a wasted trip!

Oh crud... I didnt even think of that Snowflake.
you'll be driving across country and have to find a new FM station every few hours...
oh what a pain.

Yeah, I vote for taking it back too.

Well, I spent a little more money than I planned, probably foolishly, but I now have a very nice car stereo with an iPod adaptor and a remote control for hassle free adjusting of the iPod.

So all I need now are two relacement tires on the car and it is ready for the trek.

Now if only I would finally finish packing......:rolleyes:

Maybe I'll get jealous enough to buy that subwoofer I've been dreaming of :evil:

ShinyCar comes with MP3 and Satellite buttons. I talked to Mazda yesterday and they'll hardwire your iPod to the MP3 button for $425. Ouch. I bet they use that hook-up, since what they do will allow you to control the iPod with the steering wheel controls.

They also offer the wired FM modulation for less, but I have enough trouble with my iTrip that I don't want to bother with FM modulation.

Now, I wonder if I could install that connector myself...