New car stereo

After my last stereo died, I finally bought a new one. My requirements were simple:
1. Bluetooth built in
2. iPod control from the head unit
3. Time alignment
4. 7+ band EQ (preferably auto-EQ)
5. F/R/Sub outputs.
6. Non-tacky looking (I don't like it when the car looks like a disco because the stereo is all lit up).

I settled on the Eclipse CD5030, and as a bonus it was a very reasonable $300 at Crutchfield. I just installed it last Thursday, so I've had a couple days to play with it. Work recently gave me an iPod Nano as a "thank you" gift, so I loaded it up and I'm leaving it right in the car as a dedicated music server for the head unit. The HU browses the iPod quickly and easily. The volume knob acts as the click wheel, so it's nearly as nice. The Bluetooth is smooth, sounds good, and connects immediately. The screen is very visible and fits plenty of information.

I do have a one complaint though. When you shut off the car, the iPod pauses and will automatically restart when you turn the car back on, which is great and the way it should be. But, if the iPod has actually turned off (which it does after several minutes) the HU will not immediately start playing the iPod where you left off. Instead, it will start up with the radio and I have to hit the source button to switch to the iPod. It's very fast and easy, but it shouldn't be needed, IMO.

Regardless, it's a nice unit and I am very happy with the purchase.

I don't remember it being so messy back there.