“The downloaded MP3s from Amazon are usually 320bit or at least 192bit so when converted to WAVs for audio, there is no noticeable loss in sound quality when buring to an audio cd. Specially in a car with road noise.”
Anything more than 128-160k is overkill for my ears. LOL
I can tell a 128kbit from a 192kbit with headphones on, it's slight but not enough for me to care. In a car with wind noise and everything else, there's no way to tell.
I think the original poster should download 30-40 minutes of MP3s he likes from Amazon...then we can talk him through getting them onto an Audio cd. My wife's 08 Honda WILL play MP3s as well as audio CDs...but I bought her an Ipod Nano instead. All in one place, no discs to deal with and easier to manage. Of course, the new Honda has an input jack so that sealed the deal.