C63 AMG (W204) 2008 - 2015

The one option I wish I had :(

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Old 03-22-2012, 04:43 AM
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Angry The one option I wish I had :(

I wish my c63 had remote start. Hell my 2010 chevy silvarado has it....
Anyone recommend an after market kit?
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My MB dealer offers a remote start kits especially for MB. U even use your OEM key. I am considering it for next winter but at 1000 usd it is pretty expensive
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I had it on my C63 and used it every single day. I remote start it from the outside so I can hear her morning bark.
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How do you get this? I see on the link you posted that it's in Chicago...I'm in NC and I'd like to get this on my car but I don't know who would be able to install it or if at all around here? I guess they would just ship it out to a service center here and then have them install it?
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There is a dealer locator on the bottom right of the web page.
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Haha closest dealer is in Chicago lol
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We are a dealer for Smartkey, let me know if you need pricing or if we have enough interest we can host a GB.
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What's the install like? Plug and play?
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What's the install like? Plug and play?
Yes it is plug and play but not completely simple... takes us about 2-3 hours to install it.
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so this is the system my dealer was talking about. has anyone installed this? does 1000 installed sound like a good price?
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id be interested in a GB
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In Canada it was marketed as a Compustar unit, and it's a bit more expensive. I think I paid $1400 installed for the basic package, and $2000 with the iPhone App addon. I have it in my ex-C63 and my gf's B200 Turbo.

The iPhone App is awesome for going to Hockey games. Remote start the car with 5 mins to go, by the time we get to the car after the game, it's toasty warm.

My only complaint is that it doesn't fire up the seat warmers, I don't think any system can.
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Depending on the price, I'd be interested in a GB for sure!
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Yes, I would be interested in a GB. The price like Michael stated needs to be competitive as I was quoted like he was less than $500.
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I'm down for gb as long as price is competitive ...
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In Canada it was marketed as a Compustar unit, and it's a bit more expensive. I think I paid $1400 installed for the basic package, and $2000 with the iPhone App addon. I have it in my ex-C63 and my gf's B200 Turbo.

The iPhone App is awesome for going to Hockey games. Remote start the car with 5 mins to go, by the time we get to the car after the game, it's toasty warm.

My only complaint is that it doesn't fire up the seat warmers, I don't think any system can.
Who installed it for you locally? I'm interested in getting the iPhone app one, this will definitely come in handy next winter!
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depending on price, i may be interested
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We are a dealer for Smartkey, let me know if you need pricing or if we have enough interest we can host a GB.
James, depends on the price, I might be interested as well.

btw, do you guys do retrofitting rear view camera? if you do, I might have that job done at your shop too.
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Originally Posted by James@ACGSD
We are a dealer for Smartkey, let me know if you need pricing or if we have enough interest we can host a GB.
im up for a GB. one thing im a bit worried about is that i dont live in the states so i really dont have anyone to install it. i called them up and he was saying that they recommend it to be installed by a one of there dealers. and from his tone it seemed like its not very easy to install.
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I don't let my car sit when it turns on. 30 Seconds tops till the rpm's drop and I'm off. Everything needs to warm up together. $1000 I wouldn't spend.


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