[devilbunny]

I had a 2009 that had Bluetooth for the phone hands-free but not for audio. I bought a USB power supply that ran off a cigarette lighter outlet, a USB-powered Bluetooth adapter, and a ground loop isolator. Both the AUX port and a lighter outlet were located inside the console between the front seats.

I stuck that stuff in there, told my phone to connect to the car for phone and the aftermarket adapter for audio, and never worried about it again as long as I owned the car. That power outlet was switched with the ignition, so the phone would disconnect when you turned the car off.

My 2001 car’s aftermarket head unit came with a microphone for Bluetooth phone. I ran it behind the dash and up the A pillar (no pillar airbags) and put the clip for it inside the mini-console with map lights and rear AC controls that’s above the rearview mirror. Works fine and the audio, while not audiophile quality, is more than adequate for podcasts and basic music in a 2001-era car. It’s not nearly as quiet inside as a newer car, but it’s fine for my short commute. Beats the tape adapter and Discman that I used in a 1996 car.