Nav.Unit switch 2004 SL 55 to Newer Nav.

thouliares · 03-10-2012, 04:14 PM

I have a 2004 SL55. I want to upgrade my Nav Unit. Has anyone changed out the old unit to a 2009 or newer Nav. I know I have to change out the console panel to a newer one to fit the wider screen, I want to change to carbon fiber anyway. Im pretty sure the unit I have is fiber optic, is there a wiring cable that I might need to make it work? I have seen the units from China, and I do not want fool with them. Any help would be appreciated . thx

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RaFFi ///AMG · 03-11-2012, 03:30 AM

It's almost impossible, and would cost a lot of money to retrofit to the 05+ units.

thouliares · 03-11-2012, 10:09 AM

ok,thx

nsxguy · 03-11-2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaFFi ///AMG

It's almost impossible, and would cost a lot of money to retrofit to the 05+ units.

Damn!!!!!suck to hear that I had the same question too.

nir · 03-11-2012, 01:49 PM

Well that being said there are other options, and you will not even have to change your frame to fit a 6.2" screen. I have had it in there for a month
H and love it. check out my install pics here:

Audio and interior upgrade with Canbus and OEM frame replacement

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsxguy

Damn!!!!!suck to hear that I had the same question too.

thouliares · 03-11-2012, 01:53 PM

you can buy a used 2008-09 unit for about $1300, thats not more then the after market units ? the big question is , what kind of wiring do you need to change over. i have read all kinds of guys spending 4k for after market units installed. i talked to a local shop who is very rep, and he was talking about $550 installed for just an internal Parrot bluetooth!! i'm not so sure we can't do this..

jobe · 03-11-2012, 03:11 PM

I have one NTG1 comand unit,from 2005 sl500, like new, if anyone interested.
850 USD OBO, free shipping.

jobe · 03-12-2012, 01:09 PM

pict. of navi comand unit for sale: PM me if interested

jobe · 03-20-2012, 03:42 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190656004326

this item is now listed on Ebay!

cfi_luz · 03-20-2012, 10:44 AM

If you switch from an 03-04 unit to an 05+ unit you would also need a new center console cover since the nav unit is wider (03-04 have trim all the way around unit whereas 05+ ends just below nav unit), also I believe the cup holders are different as well. Best bet is to go with the unit Nir linked.

jobe · 03-29-2012, 10:45 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190656004326

ebay auction ending soon !!

jobe · 04-01-2012, 10:51 AM

new auction

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190661889642

jobe · 04-06-2012, 09:43 AM

bump for ebay auction

jobe · 04-18-2012, 03:13 AM

still for sale.. had to relist for nonpaying bidder!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190668280541

oren217 · 04-18-2012, 04:52 PM

pfffff!!! how many relistings do u think this guy will make until the sense of urgency dies off?

nir · 04-18-2012, 06:28 PM

Well... I think maybe when the urgency tames to a crisis

Quote:

Originally Posted by oren217

pfffff!!! how many relistings do u think this guy will make until the sense of urgency dies off?

LukasBMW · 04-18-2012, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nir

Well... I think maybe when the urgency tames to a crisis

I feel his pain. I'm still new to the Benz world and selling used SL parts is tough. If I had used BMW parts and priced them at 1/2 of retail, they would be gone in 48 hours.

With Benz parts, I've learned to set my price and wait 1-2 months before I can move stuff. Eventually someone will need my item and will want it at 1/2 of list price. ...but it takes a lot longer.

mjr24 · 04-19-2012, 12:10 AM

Hmmm...disagree. I have been able to get rid of all of my used SL parts fast and for good money on Ebay. I sold the third brake light for $150 (retail is $165)...taillights for $300-400 total...front license plate holder for $100 (retail is about $125)....windscreen for $500 ($700-800 retail).

Matter of fact, I had grilles from my 2011 750 on there for several months and no one ever bought them.....they are sitting in my closet...so I had the opposite experience with BMW vs. Benz.

03-20-2012, 10:44 AM	#10
cfi_luz Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 51 Drives: 2006 SL55	If you switch from an 03-04 unit to an 05+ unit you would also need a new center console cover since the nav unit is wider (03-04 have trim all the way around unit whereas 05+ ends just below nav unit), also I believe the cup holders are different as well. Best bet is to go with the unit Nir linked. __________________ SL55, RedTooth 180mm pulley, MBH headers, 3" exhaust/xpipe, VRP cams, Eurocharged heat exchanger, 550cc injectors, looped fuel rail, trunk mount tank, 20" Incurve wheels.

04-19-2012, 12:10 AM	#18
mjr24 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 971 Drives: 2013 CLS550 4Matic	Hmmm...disagree. I have been able to get rid of all of my used SL parts fast and for good money on Ebay. I sold the third brake light for $150 (retail is $165)...taillights for $300-400 total...front license plate holder for $100 (retail is about $125)....windscreen for $500 ($700-800 retail). Matter of fact, I had grilles from my 2011 750 on there for several months and no one ever bought them.....they are sitting in my closet...so I had the opposite experience with BMW vs. Benz. __________________ C218 CLS550, E64 BMW M6 Convertible, F02 BMW 750li, R230 SL500, R230 SL55 AMG

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03-11-2012, 03:30 AM	#2
RaFFi ///AMG Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 592 Drives: W124 E500 (RIP), W211 E350 (Sold), R230 SL55 (Current)	It's almost impossible, and would cost a lot of money to retrofit to the 05+ units.

03-11-2012, 10:09 AM	#3
thouliares Junior Member 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 Drives: SL 55	ok,thx

03-11-2012, 01:53 PM	#6
thouliares Junior Member 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 Drives: SL 55	you can buy a used 2008-09 unit for about $1300, thats not more then the after market units ? the big question is , what kind of wiring do you need to change over. i have read all kinds of guys spending 4k for after market units installed. i talked to a local shop who is very rep, and he was talking about $550 installed for just an internal Parrot bluetooth!! i'm not so sure we can't do this..

03-11-2012, 03:11 PM	#7
jobe Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 154 Drives: sl500	I have one NTG1 comand unit,from 2005 sl500, like new, if anyone interested. 850 USD OBO, free shipping.

03-12-2012, 01:09 PM	#8
jobe Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 154 Drives: sl500	pict. of navi comand unit for sale: PM me if interested

03-20-2012, 03:42 AM	#9
jobe Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 154 Drives: sl500	http://www.ebay.com/itm/190656004326 this item is now listed on Ebay!

03-29-2012, 10:45 AM	#11
jobe Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 154 Drives: sl500	http://www.ebay.com/itm/190656004326 ebay auction ending soon !!

04-01-2012, 10:51 AM	#12
jobe Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 154 Drives: sl500	new auction http://www.ebay.com/itm/190661889642

04-06-2012, 09:43 AM	#13
jobe Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 154 Drives: sl500	bump for ebay auction

04-18-2012, 03:13 AM	#14
jobe Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 154 Drives: sl500	still for sale.. had to relist for nonpaying bidder! http://www.ebay.com/itm/190668280541

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04-18-2012, 04:52 PM	#15
oren217 Junior Member 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 47 Drives: SL55 AMG	pfffff!!! how many relistings do u think this guy will make until the sense of urgency dies off?