howdy folks. i swear i searched, and didn't turn up anything relevant.

so here's my issue: i want a stereo that will control my ipod. preferably charge it too.

i'd really rather stay away from the aftermarket, and i'd heard quite a while ago (back when i got my scirocco. 2 years) that bmw had come out with a really nice ipod controlling stereo.

is it possible to stick one of those in the place of my stereo? would it be just a plug and play setup? i figure if it's not super easy i may as well just have a stereo shop install an aftermarket one, even though i'd rather not. i know alpine makes an ipod ready one... but it would be nice to stay with a bmw unit.