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Old Apr 11, 2007, 1:41 am
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Ultimate list of cars with the 3.5mm AUX stereo input

Just thought I'd start an Avis list of all cars we've rented that had an auxiliary line input for the factory radio. I like these because I carry my Sirius around - and prefer not use the FM modulator. (and sometimes I want it to play off my ipod, etc.)

List your cars!! I'll start with my recent rentals:

1. Dodge Charger
2. Ford Expedition


Ones I'm not sure of are the Lincoln town car, taurus, and pontiac grand prix. Haven't rented these in a while...
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Old Apr 11, 2007, 5:39 am
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The last DTS I rented had a 3.5 mm AUX stereo input

But just another question: the Explorer you mentioned: which model was it (2x4 or 4x4) and how was it equipped in addition ot the UAX stereo input?

Very best regards
Sascha
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Old Apr 11, 2007, 6:58 pm
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The Chrysler 300 has one. And to answer your question about the Town Car, no it does not have one. Or at least not the ones I have rented.
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Old Apr 11, 2007, 8:46 pm
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Since I got my Ipod I've been looking for these as well since I don't have an FM modulator

1/2 Cobalts (haven't figured out which yet)
2/2 Impalas
1/1 Suzuki Forenza
0/1 Jeep Liberty
1/1 HHR
0/1 Buick Lucerne w/Sunroof, cloth int, no XM

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Old Apr 11, 2007, 10:58 pm
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Originally Posted by Dr_Fly_A_LOT
The last DTS I rented had a 3.5 mm AUX stereo input

But just another question: the Explorer you mentioned: which model was it (2x4 or 4x4) and how was it equipped in addition ot the UAX stereo input?

Very best regards
Sascha
I rented an Expedition, it's a larger truck than the explorer. Eddie Bauer edition, full leather, electric everything, 4x4 of course, great vehicle - girlfriend and I were out in the Tennessee backcountry the whole weekend.

I'll add another 2 cars w/ the AUX input: Buick Lucerne, Chevy Impala
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Old Apr 17, 2007, 10:28 am
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Dodge Nitro I just got had one.
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Old Apr 15, 2008, 7:31 pm
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Subaru Impreza. Missoula, MT

The jack is inside the armrest console.

Jim
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Old Apr 16, 2008, 4:31 am
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Originally Posted by jimquan
Subaru Impreza. Missoula, MT

The jack is inside the armrest console.

Jim
Yes, a lot of cars tuck it away here. Toyota Prius is one of them.
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Old Apr 16, 2008, 5:35 am
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The Chrysler Sebring we're driving right now has one.

Susan
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Old Apr 17, 2008, 11:56 am
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Originally Posted by jimquan
Subaru Impreza. Missoula, MT

The jack is inside the armrest console.

Jim
Same place as the Mustangs I have rented.
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Old Apr 19, 2008, 8:13 pm
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The Hyundai Elantra that I currently have has the jack, surprisingly!
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Old Apr 27, 2008, 7:35 pm
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Just has a Ford Fusion in OKC and it had a jack. Unfortunately, everything else about that rattletrap was lousy. I was fairly impressed, however, that an American vehicles would have something even that remotely high tech.

As previously mentioned, the Prius, the best car in the fleet, has a jack inside the centre console.
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Old Apr 29, 2008, 3:51 pm
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I have had a Ford Mustang, a Ford 500, and some of the Pontiac G6's that are well equipped have a 3.5MM jack, In the fords they are inside the center console... I try and grab one with XM but the 3.5 jack is a reasonable alternative.
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Old May 8, 2008, 6:39 am
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Honda Accord, 2008, 700 miles. Missoula MT

Center armrest console way in the back.

Jim
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Old May 8, 2008, 6:44 am
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2008 Ford Expedition @ PHL. It had both the USB and the 3.5mm input, along with "Sync".

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