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Howdy all. Just got myself a new car (well used... 05 PT Cruiser Convertible), and since I plan to keep this for a loooong time, I'm looking to replace the car stereo with something that has complete support for the iPhone. By that, I mean I want to plug it into an iPod adapter to charge and control it from the car's head unit, as well as pair it using Bluetooth for taking calls hands-free.
Much of what I'm reading about existing units indicates that I may have to use Airplane mode on the iPhone if using an iPod cable. Of course, this would preclude me from taking calls. Using an FM transmitter or cassette adapter instead is simply out of the question.
I'm wondering if anyone has had any positive experience with using their iPhone with their car audio in the manner I'm looking to do. I'm not having any luck finding a unit that is expressly iPhone-supported by the manufacturer, and various forum postings seem inconsistent or unclear on what works and doesn't. At the moment, I'm most leaning to either a Pioneer or an Alpine unit as a brand preference.
Much of what I'm reading about existing units indicates that I may have to use Airplane mode on the iPhone if using an iPod cable. Of course, this would preclude me from taking calls. Using an FM transmitter or cassette adapter instead is simply out of the question.
I'm wondering if anyone has had any positive experience with using their iPhone with their car audio in the manner I'm looking to do. I'm not having any luck finding a unit that is expressly iPhone-supported by the manufacturer, and various forum postings seem inconsistent or unclear on what works and doesn't. At the moment, I'm most leaning to either a Pioneer or an Alpine unit as a brand preference.