Best Car Audio Options ?

I have an '06 Mercury Milan and just got my Verizon iPhone 4. I want to be able to play my music in my vehicle (via an aux input or Sync system, etc) but I'm not sure which option works best. My radio has an "aux" button, but there is no input jack available. The '06 Milan was before Ford's Sync came out. I know there are some accessories that "broadcast" on an FM frequency, but I've read mostly poor reviews of these. I think my best bet is a direct input into the radio, but I really have no idea how to do this or what to buy. Any car audio experts know the best option ? Cheers,

I have a Dodge Ram with JVC aftermarket head unit, it has a cd changer input, I run ipod into it, some you need to control songs from ipod others do from unit, JVC makes a interface that charges my ipod but have never tried iphone. The aux is probably in the back of radio. I would buy a aftermarket head unit (cd player) Can get a good head plus cable unit that will charge and play for 200 or less, just ask if iphone compatible. No expert.

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