andrewk-S550

I am about to get a 2013 S550 from MB dealer, and want to make sure they load the latest MAP version, please provide the latest version available, since most likely they will try not to do it

also is there a telematics update too?

build of the car is 7/12

I only have a couple days before the delivery. I am in Chicago and the car in Florida, so you can imagine the problem.

Jason B

You didn't see the car in person? And the latest nav update doesn't really do anything. And no, you have latest telematics update already.

andrewk-S550

nav update for latest streets etc.. could not be more aggravating when you want to enter a street to navigation that does not exist..

andrewk-S550

these maps are released every couple of moths? with new updates on the streets? correct?
what is the latest version.
I want to make sure that car I am buying does not have a map system from 3 years ago.
A lot have changed on the streets since then
Some streets and highways got moved )))

andrewk-S550

Also, since I am in Chicago and the car is in Florida, i need to tell the salesperson how to check for the version of maps installed.
anyone with know how?

DaveW68

The map updates are once per year. You're car will likely have V11. I just installed that update in my car a couple of weeks ago and some new roads did show up compared to the original maps from 2007. Even if you purchased the maps for 2014, which I believe is the newest version, streets that were built in the last couple of years likely won't show up as the maps are usually 1-2 years behind.

If you're concerned about getting the newest version (V13), you can find them on Ebay for under $200.

andrewk-S550

I tried to lookup on my 08 S550 the version, and I cannot.

Is it the same on 2013? or the command system is the same.

I am buying a car that is 1200 miles away and I want to make sure they load the latest and show me the proof.

Jason B

I seriously recommend you look at this car in person first. Nav really should be the least of your worries.

andrewk-S550

thank you for your concern, I cannot, but my very good friend will be there to check and report. Meanwhile since he is an Audi person, he does not now to much about MB, I need this info for him.
He says Mercedes is has boring look....... not sporty at all. ghrrrrrrrrr.
every one has right to a wrong opinion

snovvman

You should listen to Jason.

I recently bought an S550 from over 2700 miles away. Real Benz dealer, CPO'd, described as "perfect".

There were just a *few* wrinkles to that...
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...well-came.html

Larry1979

On the 2010-2013 S550, the newest map disk will be version 10 unless version 11 has been released since July 2014. I purchased the newest disk in July 2014 and it was version 10. On the facelift 2010-2013 S550 you can check the map version by going under navigation tab, there will be different options, select the map information option and it will tell the map version. It is highly unlikely the dealer will do this for free because it is a $267 option and the disk can only be used for your car once loaded. If they do give you updated maps, make sure they give you the disks and your unique VIN coded pin number for future use.

DaveW68

You can pretty much count on it being the 2012 version. The only way to tell what is actually on there is to have a MB mechanic hook it up to their computer. There is nothing in COMAND that tells you the current map version. This really should not be a concern as the maps are easy and fairly cheap to update without need for the Benz dealer to do it.


I find Audi's to pretty basic looking cars without many character lines. Benz', especially the 221's look better than any of the newest Audi's. And the 2-toned Designo interior of the car you're buying looks better than anything Audi has ever produced.


Is this a Benz dealer you're buying from? Is it CPO'ed? If so, you're likely in a good spot buying it sight unseen. I know that Snowman had a horrible experience with his CPO car, but that is definitely the exception, not the rule. Have your friend go through the car as completely as possible, and even take it for a comprehensive test drive. If it all looks good after that and the CPO inspection, you're likely good to go.


If you're going to have the car shipped up here, get in touch with Bruce Mendel on this board. He can hook you up with a good carrier and have the car up here in under a week from pick-up.

snovvman

Yup! My '13 has a '12 map. I can retrieve that version and date info via the COMAND navigation menu. Maybe this was a change from before?

I also agree that map version should be the least of your concerns (also pointed out by Jason)...