I gave up, was in exactly the same boat. Couldn't be bothered with cost and hassle.
I have an alpine HU, the orange illumination matches the dash perfectly (although switched off the buttons are transparent grey/green) has ipod interface too. Although when connected up you can't operate the ipod, you have to use the HU controls.
One this I will mention, I can't stress this enough...
The OEM HU is really, really, really, really crap. I was completely speechless as to how bad it is. Fitting a cheapish (£130) alpine made my car sound the speakers had been revamped and a sub fitted, it is almost as good as the hi fi in my house LOL.
I mainly listen to Metal / Alternative etc.
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