Sirius will become an MB installed option
Thread Starter
Super Moderator
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,583
Likes: 3,692
From: Land of 10,000 lakes
AMG GTC Roadster, E63s Ed.1, M8 Comp. Coupe
Sirius will become an MB installed option
Just thought to let you know that starting in the beginning of 2005, the Sirius radio option on new cars will not be a dealer-installed option anymore, but will be done at the distribution center when the cars come off the dock in the US.
I don't remember the actual start dates as every model had a different date; on the CLS (we ordered a CLS55) it was Jan.05.
Just a precaution for anyone that is not willing to have this ugly plastic puck on the trunk lid as the car will arrive at the dealer with it already installed.
I cancelled Sirius on the order and will have it installed at the dealer after delivery so I can have a choice on the antenna install.
Wolfman
I don't remember the actual start dates as every model had a different date; on the CLS (we ordered a CLS55) it was Jan.05.
Just a precaution for anyone that is not willing to have this ugly plastic puck on the trunk lid as the car will arrive at the dealer with it already installed.
I cancelled Sirius on the order and will have it installed at the dealer after delivery so I can have a choice on the antenna install.
Wolfman
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 372
Likes: 0
From: Honolulu, HI
06' E500 Estate, '08 S65, '05 S430
Sirius SIGMA
Wolfman,
Check out my other post about the new under glass antenna...the Sirius Sigma. That would be the coolest and most stealthy install, I think.
Jeff
Check out my other post about the new under glass antenna...the Sirius Sigma. That would be the coolest and most stealthy install, I think.
Jeff
Thread Starter
Super Moderator
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,583
Likes: 3,692
From: Land of 10,000 lakes
AMG GTC Roadster, E63s Ed.1, M8 Comp. Coupe
Originally Posted by jeffreyy
Wolfman,
Check out my other post about the new under glass antenna...the Sirius Sigma. That would be the coolest and most stealthy install, I think.
Jeff
Check out my other post about the new under glass antenna...the Sirius Sigma. That would be the coolest and most stealthy install, I think.
Jeff
Mercedes may also change their antenna model in the short-term, but that is unlikely. I would suggest to anyone that have cars slated for delivery in early 05 with Sirius and not wanting that ugly trunk mounted piece to either cancel the Sirius factory install (and making it a dealer install) or request an install without antenna. Otherwise it'll be irreversibly there...
Wolfman
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
I just picked up my Sirus kit from the dealer and plan to have them install it on my CL55 next week. It sounds like the antenna on the trunk is really ugly. Does anyone know what other mounting locations are possible.
The parts department had orginally told me I could install it myself. BUt when I picked it up and asked the service dept they informed me that I need a speical benz progammer to configure it. Does anyone know if you can self install it assuming you have some techinical competence.
The parts department had orginally told me I could install it myself. BUt when I picked it up and asked the service dept they informed me that I need a speical benz progammer to configure it. Does anyone know if you can self install it assuming you have some techinical competence.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,559
Likes: 4
From: Las Vegas, NV USA / London, UK
GL320CDI / C63 Edition 507 Coupe (EDP) / E63 S (on order) / G500 / Smart Brabus
Originally Posted by KDS
I just picked up my Sirus kit from the dealer and plan to have them install it on my CL55 next week. It sounds like the antenna on the trunk is really ugly. Does anyone know what other mounting locations are possible.
The parts department had orginally told me I could install it myself. BUt when I picked it up and asked the service dept they informed me that I need a speical benz progammer to configure it. Does anyone know if you can self install it assuming you have some techinical competence.
The parts department had orginally told me I could install it myself. BUt when I picked it up and asked the service dept they informed me that I need a speical benz progammer to configure it. Does anyone know if you can self install it assuming you have some techinical competence.
-s-
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,559
Likes: 4
From: Las Vegas, NV USA / London, UK
GL320CDI / C63 Edition 507 Coupe (EDP) / E63 S (on order) / G500 / Smart Brabus
Originally Posted by KDS
Scorchie, thanks for the response. Do you have any idea how I can get the install manual?
-s-
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
New Mercedes-AMG SUVs Arrive With NEW V8 Engine: 12 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production
Verdad Gallardo
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look
Verdad Gallardo
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
