i really wanted a better mp3 solution than iPod, but after going through all the options, iPod was the cheapest and simplest way to go right now. Unless I use that Belkin cupholder thing, I can't see what song is being played from the IPod. oh well. maybe later on, they'll integrate ipod with the fx like the bimmers. I'll probably gut out the bose amp and speakers at a later time as well.