Thanks for the responses. Seems to be (as with everything in this world) a split opionion on the ipod adapter. I'm not going to get the smartphone integration. Everything changes with these phones and I was annoyed when apple changed their plug. My old soundock, and flurry of chargers went out the door... Even with the blackberry when the switched from mini usb to micro...

As for the ipod interface, I might have to go with that. It's just a couple of hundred. Bluetooth, I feel the same, I'd never get another car without it. Of course, I'm going to get the roof rails to accomodate our box.

My wife has a zero-option '10 prius since her commute is long. No frills. Just bluetooth. The car is perfect for our use. Conversely, I have an everything option '06 997 C2S - I NEVER use the nav, heated seats, etc. (just the sport button)...

I tried working with Crevier (now Penske?) BMW here in Orange County on some numbers and they are ridiculous. They try to upcharge you on lowjack and paint protection... and then told me that the ecocredit was "factored in" to their price...