Hey, I was in the same position as you and now you can have a much better bargain than I did...

I bought one on sale for $240 (was supposed to be like $450 or something) about 4 months ago. The Pioneer DEH-3100UB.

I have it in my car - and trust me, iPods sound heaps better using the USB port than using the 3.5mm input. You can choose to control it via the head unit or the iPod.

You get the sub out as well.

You can get it at JB-Hifi for about $170 or something at the moment? They're doing a Pioneer run out... I think the head unit looks awesome as well (I really like the blue).

Only thing is there's no bluetooth but for that price I think it's awesome (wish I waited...)

Just some input, I used to like controlling it via the iPod as well, but once you get used to it, it's actually better to use the head unit. Less taking your eyes off the road. Just make sure you make a playlist of songs that you actually like so you don't have to keep skipping. But yeh your preference! Whenever my girlfriend is in the car I have to switch it back to iPod mode lol