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Old 07-01-2015, 06:03 PM
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the stock audio 20 is only 5", will they not install a 8" touchscreen or something?
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the stock audio 20 is only 5", will they not install a 8" touchscreen or something?
No. It's just a little module that adds some features and a more modern GUI but everything else stays as is.
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No. It's just a little module that adds some features and a more modern GUI but everything else stays as is.
a little module for 1000$ install 600$ itself for the unit, is it worth it ? and how is it to install by yourself? any DIY? i have searched couldn't find any
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Well, I can buy them for 475.00 no tax and install it myself in about 20 minutes and route the connector to the center console instead of the glove box, so the phone can charge and be where it needs to be but I don't know if the SIRI is any good, as it is for s*%t, via my iPhone 6 but the other applications might be good. I just want to know if someone has one installed and is happy with it. I just need a real world experience not a thought.
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Maybe the fact you can't find anyone anywhere who has ever had one of these installed is enough real world confirmation. But somebody has to go first. Get it and let us know what you think!
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if it only takes around 20 minutes for the install, mercedes just making up 3 hours for the install ? and the unit is 635$ Canadian. cheaper if i buy the drive kit plus for iPhone 6 from the states? , i don't really use siri anyways, i like the fact we can see our music on the monitor itself
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The slick screen presentation and the cover art display to me would be the only reason to get it. Just on a cost to benefit ratio it doesn't make sense to me at this point.
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The slick screen presentation and the cover art display to me would be the only reason to get it. Just on a cost to benefit ratio it doesn't make sense to me at this point.
yeah i might wait on it , i want to atleast see a DIY for the c class
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Some pics of it in the dash would be cool.
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I haven't decided if I want to waste the money on something I might never use. So, I might not bye it. I don't use FB or twitter but the screen mirroring would be very nice and I could possibly control it by the voice button. Also, I have a pick-lock,so the system would work while driving. Id like to vocally respond to text and listen to them as well. I don't need the Garmin Nav. as I don't drive this car on the freeway and the factory one works well with the Send to Benz feature. Many variables, that is why I wanted to know or see someone who actually had it in their car.
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I haven't decided if I want to waste the money on something I might never use. So, I might not bye it. I don't use FB or twitter but the screen mirroring would be very nice and I could possibly control it by the voice button. Also, I have a pick-lock,so the system would work while driving. Id like to vocally respond to text and listen to them as well. I don't need the Garmin Nav. as I don't drive this car on the freeway and the factory one works well with the Send to Benz feature. Many variables, that is why I wanted to know or see someone who actually had it in their car.
Might need to ask on the other MB forums.

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