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Well, I was just on the phone to my dealer thinking about ordering the 2005 Prius when I hit a major stumbling block; I listen to:
1) An iPod with a cassette adaptor and more importantly
2) Books on TAPE from local libraries
My CDs go to the computer, then to the basement in a big box, and I never see them again. Now, in our 2003 Prius, I have a tape deck, but the 2004 doesn't have a Tape Deck as standard equipment. In order for me to listen to Books on TAPE, I have to actually get a $1900.00 package that includes a 6-CD changer (which will never be used, not even once), and a tape deck, plus a bundle of extra air-bags and a built-in garage door opener.
So, 2004 owners and tech. gurus, is there a place I can plug into an auxiliary line-input in one of these puppies? Many third-party auto systems now have a "line-in", is there a way to just swap-out the existing system with something third-party with a line in? I can't believe I might have to increase the cost of my vehicle by that much because Toyota thought people wouldn't want a basic tape-deck. I can always go with an FM "converter" for the iPod (a pain, but doable), but the books on tape thing is a real deal-breaker...
1) An iPod with a cassette adaptor and more importantly
2) Books on TAPE from local libraries
My CDs go to the computer, then to the basement in a big box, and I never see them again. Now, in our 2003 Prius, I have a tape deck, but the 2004 doesn't have a Tape Deck as standard equipment. In order for me to listen to Books on TAPE, I have to actually get a $1900.00 package that includes a 6-CD changer (which will never be used, not even once), and a tape deck, plus a bundle of extra air-bags and a built-in garage door opener.
So, 2004 owners and tech. gurus, is there a place I can plug into an auxiliary line-input in one of these puppies? Many third-party auto systems now have a "line-in", is there a way to just swap-out the existing system with something third-party with a line in? I can't believe I might have to increase the cost of my vehicle by that much because Toyota thought people wouldn't want a basic tape-deck. I can always go with an FM "converter" for the iPod (a pain, but doable), but the books on tape thing is a real deal-breaker...