IPod and BMW with Navigation/GPS/TV kit

Hi there,
On my old BMW, I was pretty happy with the ipodyourbmw kit. However, my new BMW has a GPS navigation kit which means that the genuine ipodyourbmw kit does not work with it.
My options thus far (and the BMW dealer has been poor in giving advice) is
-using an FM broadcaster
-using a cassette tape adaptor
-putting in a basic auxiliary connection
What I dislike about the AUX connection is that it does not charge the iPod, and I can not change between playlists without opening my glove compartment and manually changing playlists on the iPod itself which I refuse to do.
Is anyone aware of a third party solution that will work on a BMW X5 with GPS navigation kit that does the following:
-change playlists through the stereo or steering wheel
-charges the iPod battery
-offers high quality sound
I know that BMW are releasing a new iPod kit which will offer complete playlist functionality, but its only for the new 1 series and 3 series.
iPod Mini 6gb Mac OS X (10.4.5) BMW X5 3.0d (2005) with Navigation/GPS kit

you can't do it simply with an av cable but you could buy a third party product such as this:
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/ipod/review/griffin-tunecenter-home-media-cente r-for-ipod-without-wi-fi/
or this one:
i recommend this one
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/ipod/review/dlo-homedock-deluxe-2007-entertainm ent-dock-with-on-tv-navigation-for-ipod/
these can allow you to navigate your ipod on a television.
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