Stereos, iphones & wiring

[redimon]

Here's the deal.

I've recently bought an iPhone and a TomTom hands free kit. I own a fairly stock '99 AU Futura. I've attached the hands free holder to the removable Falcon badge on the upper centre console and have run all the wires through the back of the console to the cigarette lighter. I've also attached a FM transmitter so I can play music through the stereo. Cheap/dodgy option and it works but obviously not my preferred method.

I've spoken with the local Ford dealership and asked about a later model stereo with aux inputs so I can dump the dodgy FM transmitter but they tell me that the latter model stereos aren't compatible and would be prohibitively expensive to buy and fit. I don't want to fit some gaudy and pretentious aftermarket stereo. I’d prefer something that matches the elegant interior lines and colour of the AU.

Also, I want to take power off somewhere behind the dash to power the hands free unit.

I absolutely love my AU and don’t wish to make any overt modifications to the car, ie I don’t want to cut holes in the dash or do anything to significantly change the interior.

So, has anyone out there attempted to do something similar (don't want to re-invent the wheel)? Any ideas on a subdued aftermarket stereo that fits the stock stereo rack? There are a number of unused leads in the wiring loom behind the console. Any suggestions on which would supply 12V with accessories/ignition on? I am a mechanic and I have all the manuals but as I said, I don't want to re-invent the wheel if someone else has replaced the stereo or tapped power or both.

Cheers