iPod iPod in my car?

So I've been thinking about the best way to play my iPod in my car; I'm kind of tired of using headphones while driving (I have to crank it up, can't open window, etc.). So what other options do I have?

I've considered FM transmitters, but they don't always seem to work well. Considering that you could easily drop $50 on a decent FM transmitter, why not just go with a car stereo with an AUX input right on the front of the stereo. Are there any downsides to this? They have car stereos at Wal-Mart (and other places, I assume) with AUX inputs for as little as $70. I can probably snag one off of eBay for even cheaper.

So are there any downsides to going this route? Obviously, they'll probably be a pain to install, but how do they work with an iPod (Touch)?

My car is a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier.

Neo110503 said:

The aux route also has not that great of sound quality if you are looking for near digital sound quality.

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Really? Crutchfield lists it as the best quality. You're plugging it directly into the stereo. I don't see how you could get better sound quality from a car stereo.

Anyway, I've dismissed an aftermarket radio. I'll need a special $80 adapter thing, which will make this too expensive.

I'm now considering an auxiliary input converter box. However, I need to find one compatible with my car's factory stereo.