Car audio integration

I'll try to keep this simple, just in case its been answered before.
I have a Pioneer stereo in my car, and don't want to use the "official" Pioneer iPod adapter because I will have no display on my iPod screen(laugh if you will..thats a key for me), even though it utilizes the dock connection.
Is there really THAT much audio difference if I use the headphone jack into the AUX input in the back of my stereo?
And if so, will a dock adapter into a 3.5mm plug solve that? One like in this link...
https://www.sendstation.com/us/products/pocketdock/lineout-usb.html
Many thanks for any help.
BTW I will be using the 80G Video iPod.
Dell 2400 Windows XP Pro

I have a 30GB Video iPod and a Pioneer car deck. Most aftermarket head units that have an Auxilury output allow you to purchase a cable which will both power and play music though your car speakers. These cables usually cost about $30 and can be installed in minutes. Most recent car stereos that cost around $130 and up have these types of interfaces and even allow you to control the iPod thought he head unit in your car. I would recommend running this cable into your glove box so that you don't need to cradle the iPod since the song information will usually be displayed on the radio.
You can research car stereos and iPod integration on Crutchfield's website.
Here's a iPod Car Stereo Installation Guide: http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/learningcenter/car/ipod/ipod_installation.html

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