Tom G., here you go man, you are coming through again. You make perfect sense to me. I simply did not have the knowledge you brought up. I do like to have more control over the unit therefore, I'm set on my first X5 project, Ipod/Icelink retrofit. Now, the search continues on the best Ipod model at the lowest price. Some folks on ebay are selling the color 20G for $259. Sounds good. Any of you found that 5000 songs are not enough therefore wishing they would have bought the 60G? b Thx Tom G. for the valuable info.

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Current:
2017 640Xi Convertible
2011 Acura MDX
2018 Santa Fe

Past:
2013 Honda Accord
2008 Acura TL Tech.------2004 BMW X5 4.8is----2004 Acura MDX Tech
1994 BMW 525i.----------1994 Lexus 300 GS.----1994 Acura Legend GS
1991 Acura Legend LS.----1991 Honda Accord.----1991 300ZX twin turbo
1996 Buick Regal GS.-----1984 300Z 50th anniv.--2002 BMW X5
1982 280Z