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    Angry 60th Anniversary VE Omega

    I find it hard to believe that GMH have released this vehicle with $7500-$8000 worth of extra's and neglected to also include a cd player that plays mp3 files.Absolutely dumbfounded by their decision.A minor thing ,but most modern vehicles these days seem to have an audio system fitted that has this function.
    It's ok saying there is an aux in the facia ,but you still need an extra piece of equipment hanging out of it.
    The rodeo I drive during the day for work has an aux as well,but it also plays mp3 files through the standard audio system.
    Just thought I'd give my 2 bobs worth.
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    Quote Originally Posted by isdonisgood View Post
    I find it hard to believe that GMH have released this vehicle with $7500-$8000 worth of extra's and neglected to also include a cd player that plays mp3 files.Absolutely dumbfounded by their decision.A minor thing ,but most modern vehicles these days seem to have an audio system fitted that has this function.
    It's ok saying there is an aux in the facia ,but you still need an extra piece of equipment hanging out of it.
    The rodeo I drive during the day for work has an aux as well,but it also plays mp3 files through the standard audio system.
    Just thought I'd give my 2 bobs worth.
    Cheers

    Mmm, spose the small black lead that plugs "male 3.5mm to male 3.5mm" from the Ipod to the console jack could be a concern but for about $3 to $9 bucks you can buy them original or from any electrical store.

    I think the leads come in longer lengths so that you can sit buy your 60th Anniversary Commodore and play what you like through the 6 speakers. No ear phones is sometimes pleasant; or just plug your Ipod ear jacks straight into your ears.

    With all the extras you get with the 60th Anniversary Commodore I reckon it's a good deal.
    As you know you can; as an option, get a limited edition 18 inch alloy plus Bridgestone tyre for $250 but to go out and buy one would cist you heaps but you you can't because they are not released to the general public yet.

    I reckon I could put up with a little $9 genuine Ipod cable which fits neatly into the console; it's only 50cm or so and folds away neatly.

    But hey, maybe I'm not up with the times but I certainly find a CD player, Radio and Ipod connection quite adequate. You can even recharge your ipod from the console 12V outlet too.

    Anyway, I reckon GMH have made a brilliant VE 60th Anniversary Commofore and we should thank the staff for providing a great car.

    Having said that any improvement adds to the cost and we can't have everything. I purchased a white 60th Edition in May; it was the cheapest colour but I could pay for the cable and a new Ipod
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    I couldn't agree much more....these days its not that big a deal - you name one person that doesn't have an MP3 player of some kind. Even a crappy no-name Laser or whatever 2GB is only about 50 bucks these days, if that, and IMHO thats a lot more convenient than lugging around MP3 CDs, not to mention you can use it anywhere you want, not just in the car. As Holdfast said, a patch cable is dirt cheap too, especially if you've got the money to buy a brand new car.

    Personally, I have an iPod that I'm quite happy with, so its not an issue for me.
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    yeh i know it sucks, a basic barina has an mp3 player, yet a car double its price has nothing.

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