Deceptive Advertising?
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Deceptive Advertising?
I am looking for options on getting an integrated phone system in my C240, e.g., a Mercedes V60, a Timeport, and even installing the Nokia 6310 using the European parts that Richard lists in a number of his posts.
I've been searching ebay for Mercedes V60s or Timeports, and I came across this auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1379144821
I wrote the person listing the phone and asked if the phone is actually a Mercedes V60, and I got back the following response (I won't provide the person's email identity to protect the innocent or the guilty, whatever he or she may be):
"RE: Item # 1379144821"
"it can work for the benz but it does not have the benz logo on it"
Sounds kind of "fishy" doesn't it? If I'm guessing right, this person is telling a partial truth. Any phone can work in any car. This person is implying that it will work with the steering wheel controls, and all. Not possible unless it has the Mercedes software, right?
I don't know for sure, but this appears deceptive. Creative, but deceptive, and I thought it worth posting this warning. Be careful!
I've been searching ebay for Mercedes V60s or Timeports, and I came across this auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1379144821
I wrote the person listing the phone and asked if the phone is actually a Mercedes V60, and I got back the following response (I won't provide the person's email identity to protect the innocent or the guilty, whatever he or she may be):
"RE: Item # 1379144821"
"it can work for the benz but it does not have the benz logo on it"
Sounds kind of "fishy" doesn't it? If I'm guessing right, this person is telling a partial truth. Any phone can work in any car. This person is implying that it will work with the steering wheel controls, and all. Not possible unless it has the Mercedes software, right?
I don't know for sure, but this appears deceptive. Creative, but deceptive, and I thought it worth posting this warning. Be careful!
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If it doesn't have the Mercedes-Benz logo on it, then chances are it will not work. If I were you, I would get the serial number of the phone and then call up Motorola to find out if the phone is indeed equipped for integration on a Mercedes-Benz.
The MB phones have special firm-ware that is inside of them which enables it to be integrated into a Mercedes-Benz, and all Mercedes-Benz branded phones do infact have the logo on it regardless of whether it is a V60, StarTac, etc.
The MB phones have special firm-ware that is inside of them which enables it to be integrated into a Mercedes-Benz, and all Mercedes-Benz branded phones do infact have the logo on it regardless of whether it is a V60, StarTac, etc.
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Originally posted by Accord
If it doesn't have the Mercedes-Benz logo on it, then chances are it will not work. If I were you, I would get the serial number of the phone and then call up Motorola to find out if the phone is indeed equipped for integration on a Mercedes-Benz.
The MB phones have special firm-ware that is inside of them which enables it to be integrated into a Mercedes-Benz, and all Mercedes-Benz branded phones do infact have the logo on it regardless of whether it is a V60, StarTac, etc.
If it doesn't have the Mercedes-Benz logo on it, then chances are it will not work. If I were you, I would get the serial number of the phone and then call up Motorola to find out if the phone is indeed equipped for integration on a Mercedes-Benz.
The MB phones have special firm-ware that is inside of them which enables it to be integrated into a Mercedes-Benz, and all Mercedes-Benz branded phones do infact have the logo on it regardless of whether it is a V60, StarTac, etc.
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QUESTION TO SELLER?
.........Did this phone come from a mercedes vehicle or did you purchase the car from a mercedes dealer. Mercedes V60 phones have special software inside the phones that allows them to work with the car. NO, NO other phones DO NOT AND CANNOT Be installed with this software. So I want to buy your phone, but I want to make sure you certain about what you are claiming. IF you did not buy the phone from a mercedes dealer or remove the phone from a mercedes vehicle..........the answer is No, it does not work with mercedes hands free kit. Please kindly be more clear.
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This will not be the one you are looking for....
.........Did this phone come from a mercedes vehicle or did you purchase the car from a mercedes dealer. Mercedes V60 phones have special software inside the phones that allows them to work with the car. NO, NO other phones DO NOT AND CANNOT Be installed with this software. So I want to buy your phone, but I want to make sure you certain about what you are claiming. IF you did not buy the phone from a mercedes dealer or remove the phone from a mercedes vehicle..........the answer is No, it does not work with mercedes hands free kit. Please kindly be more clear.
ANSWER
This will not be the one you are looking for....
