Replacing the COMAND just got easier
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I believe it will just be all in-house, somewhere around the $449-499 range. There is a lot to the manufacturing process, especially quantities, so i doubt you will see it go to market from a manufacturer stand point. However I did manage to secure the only boards available
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Command is trash I hate it. The nav is the worst and no touch screen entering destinations is a pain in the *** and who wants spinning disks? I rather have a fast loading hard drive. I just had to replace my command navi unit because the disk jammed in it and broke inside. Chris you most likely have not used a touch screen in dash Garmin navi. I had one in my 2002 BMW touchscreen that was miles ahead of this command unit and it's probably 12 years old. I can understand what you are saying about aesthetics though. Aftermarket radios always look bad because they are always ractangle shaped to fit every car. The only reason I haven't swapped is because the money I put into the phone integration/command I have and the looks.
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I believe it will just be all in-house, somewhere around the $449-499 range. There is a lot to the manufacturing process, especially quantities, so i doubt you will see it go to market from a manufacturer stand point. However I did manage to secure the only boards available
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responded, sorry guys I have been really busy lately with work, any ways i tried to respond to everyone. I just did one in a 2004 E class for my Aunt, who wanted a Nav system. Worked flawlessly and sounds awesome. The only draw back that I can think of is that there is no fade controls, but I went through 10 CD's, hours of Sirius radio listening, and consider myself some what of an audiophile, and don't think it mattered at all, it was a perfect blend between the front and rear. The sub woofer came to life also which is a plus. basically, did the Kenwood 6190 with ipod, sirius, bluetooth (and streaming), hd radio, it has pandora and aha, but she doesn't use them as she is in her 70's, just the ipod, hd, sirius, and nav.
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'92 W201 2.3, '10 X164 550
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2005 CLK500 Convertible
Any info if this board is being sold yet?
I have a 2005 CLK 500 convertible. I would love to replace the command with an up to date head unit while maintaining the stock amp and speakers.
I have a 2005 CLK 500 convertible. I would love to replace the command with an up to date head unit while maintaining the stock amp and speakers.
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It is being sold, unfortunately I can't say where it is being sold because it violate rules of the board and I do not want to do that. I will PM ya's the info of the company selling it, and someone else can provide the link to it.
It is definitely a great product. I have been looking into other options to add to it but doubt I will have time.
The positive thing about this is that there is an option to replace the radio. I emailed the owner of the local MB dealer and he is excited about it also. Of course they want to sell their factory units, but at the same time they don't want to tick off their clients with a radio that is worth 20-30% of the vehicles worth. He will offer it.
A side note, I can't believe I seen a 2005 E class going for $10k used, but the Comand is $4200 to replace it. Scary!
Anyways I will PM the info where they are at.
It is definitely a great product. I have been looking into other options to add to it but doubt I will have time.
The positive thing about this is that there is an option to replace the radio. I emailed the owner of the local MB dealer and he is excited about it also. Of course they want to sell their factory units, but at the same time they don't want to tick off their clients with a radio that is worth 20-30% of the vehicles worth. He will offer it.
A side note, I can't believe I seen a 2005 E class going for $10k used, but the Comand is $4200 to replace it. Scary!
Anyways I will PM the info where they are at.
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I just want to further say, these are the vehicles that it will work with
03-08 E
05-08 CLS
05-08 SLK with Bose amp and Comand radio
04-06 S and CL
Basically this is a public service message, I get nothing out of this! just enjoy new toys
03-08 E
05-08 CLS
05-08 SLK with Bose amp and Comand radio
04-06 S and CL
Basically this is a public service message, I get nothing out of this! just enjoy new toys
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beater with a heater
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I have no business relationship with the persons involved with the sales, marketing or manufacture of the product, or connections to the product itself, so I provide the following information to find out more on the OPTI-1. See Mercedes-Benz COMAND Radio Replacement Interface generally, and Radio Replacement for Mercedes-specific applications.
There is also contact information in the links provided.
Last edited by Skylaw; Nov 20, 2012 at 11:56 AM.
