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Oct 14, 2012 | 06:01 PM

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Best Inexpensive Ipod Solution

I'm planning to hand over my 2002 Acura TL sedan to my 17 year old daughter and would like to know the best, inexpensive solution for iPod/iPhone music playback.

The TL has a stock stereo with CD/Cassette with no bluetooth. I have heard about solutions that access an unused FM frequency and others that route through the casette deck.

I appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks!

Oct 14, 2012 | 07:11 PM

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do you have external cd changer?

Oct 14, 2012 | 07:48 PM

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FM modulator would be cheapest/easiest...but I would not want my 17 year old messing with an iPod/iPhone, etc. while driving

Oct 14, 2012 | 08:40 PM

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http://www.crutchfield.com/p_581PA11...da.html?tp=120 this should work and will sound 100x better then an fm modulator.

Oct 15, 2012 | 08:44 PM

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You should be able to pick up a whole head unti for less than $130.

I put a JVC kd#### in my z06 for like $80 plus the $40 adapter. Does bluetooth streaming, hands-free dialing, etc.

Oct 16, 2012 | 08:19 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pentavolvo

do you have external cd changer?

I have the factory in-dash 6 CD changer & cassette deck.

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Originally Posted by jcgunn

FM modulator would be cheapest/easiest...but I would not want my 17 year old messing with an iPod/iPhone, etc. while driving

I agree. I'm trying to install something that's easy to operate and is not distracting. Our SUV has bluetooth streaming and she drives that vehicle as well. It also has hands-free operation with steering wheel controls. Features I don't have on the 2002 Acura.

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Originally Posted by pentavolvo

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_581PA11...da.html?tp=120 this should work and will sound 100x better then an fm modulator.

This looks like a possible option.

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Originally Posted by getkong

You should be able to pick up a whole head unti for less than $130.

I put a JVC kd#### in my z06 for like $80 plus the $40 adapter. Does bluetooth streaming, hands-free dialing, etc.

I will look into that, however the OEM head unit looks pretty integrated.

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