I've only had the car for 2 weeks but I've been researching the radio nonstop so I'm wanting to move on and get to enjoying the drive, not fumbling with CDs.

I want to do the bass blocker mod. Absolutely will. I wondered during the test drive if the subs were in the doors. Keep the bass to the subs, please.

However, I do want several things:
Stock or Semi-stock look
Bluetooth - I make calls in my car everyday and it's just not safe or comfortable.
Ipod integration - CD fumbling sucks, and stock player won't read my burned CDs. Don't want a HU with no CD though. The medium hasn't gone all 8-Tracky yet.
Navigation - sorta kinda, the car came with it, and I was excited to get it, and now to cast it aside, sucks, even though it's probably not the best. Not a deal breaker.

So, I looked into my options -
Stock headunit - I can get the Denison IceLink, as outlined in another thread, it looks to cost me $189 shipped, after coupon. Not exactly Ipod Control, but good enough with the 5 playlist options.
As for Bluetooth, most people here recommend the Motorola IHF-1000. $169-200, by most accounts. Ebay maybe cheaper, but due to some complaints I might want to actually have a store to return it to. $169 from Amazon with free ship. ~ $20 for the wiring adapter from Becker NA.

So stock head with Ipod sorta kinda, and Bluetooth for around $400. Also, anyone used the Moto HF850? What are the big differences? The price is less than half and looks pretty much the same.

I narrowed down the aftermarket options to 2- the Sony MEX-BT5000, looks pretty good, $329, and has BT built in, and can add Ipod Full Integration for about $50. So, I'm looking at $400 again, except I lose the navi. And that big copper button? Where does that look stock?

Pioneer's DEH-P880PRS is cool, and looks closer to stock. Also, probably a better sound. Dunno, haven't heard it. However, nothing is built in to this $400+ unit, and BT is $200, and Ipod another $50-60. So now we're climbing to $650. Dunno where I'd put all those add in units either. They look big in pictures.

Seems a shame to spend $400 and not even get a new radio, but I don't know. Thoughts? I'm no audiophile, I just want to be hands free and have access to all my music without the fuss. Hell, I'm no Ipod junkie, I'd have to buy one to add it to the system.

Bonus - I'd like a remote for the steering wheel. The sony one looks like a torture device, a little twisty **** of doom that needs it's own manual. Pioneer looks to make a smart looking one that clips to the steering wheel, reminds me of my Acura TL's. I'd settle for just volume controls, and track skip, like the TL.

I will move on this soon, and post pics of the process, as I will install myself. Please let me know what you think! Aftermarket, or fool with the stock? Also, any words on the Motorola 850 vs 1000?