Here's a GREAT solution, if you have an Ipod:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Ox7sc4l...man&i=108DP1US


Although I'm planning on getting the Fit Sport, which in the US DOES have an mp3 playing head unit, I'd also like to be able to load up my Ipod Nano with some tunage when I take roadtrips

 

The Monster cable does not have an L-pad function -

 

As I am going to have to record most of my music on CD's anyway, I was
thinking of buying the Koss MP3 portable with a car kit.

Most MP3 players I looked at were 3 times the cost and short battery life.
I already tried my portable CD player but it only plays standard CD's.

http://www.kosselectronics.ca/index/...l_ID/2220.html