Anybody recently add the CD changer to their 2002 C-Coupe . . .
12-01-2002, 01:12 PM
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Anybody recently add the CD changer to their 2002 C-Coupe . . .
I know the factory installed changer is $400 on the 2003's. Has anyone been able to get their local MB dealer to give them the same deal. My local dealer wanted $995 to put it in last year. I have not got around to finding out if they have lowered their price since then.
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12-01-2002, 01:14 PM
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I don't think you can get it that cheap at the dealer. Their cost is more than that, then you have to pay installation. I got employee price and still paid more than that, not including installation.
12-01-2002, 01:21 PM
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Dealer installed prices have not changed. A local stereo store told me yesterday that there is now a little box available which allows an Alpine M-bus changer to the attached to and controlled by the stock head unit. I didn't get details because that wasn't why I was in the store. You might want to check with an Alpine dealer, and I don't mean a big box electronics store.
12-01-2002, 01:48 PM
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2002 C230 Coupe Black/Charcoal C5 C7 Auto
My local stereo shop (www.customcarstereo.com) quoted $150 to install the changer (I think you can buy one online for abour $300-350 right?). So you're looking at about $450 to 500 max which is not too bad.
12-01-2002, 02:19 PM
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Originally posted by Lynn
Dealer installed prices have not changed. A local stereo store told me yesterday that there is now a little box available which allows an Alpine M-bus changer to the attached to and controlled by the stock head unit. I didn't get details because that wasn't why I was in the store. You might want to check with an Alpine dealer, and I don't mean a big box electronics store.
Dealer installed prices have not changed. A local stereo store told me yesterday that there is now a little box available which allows an Alpine M-bus changer to the attached to and controlled by the stock head unit. I didn't get details because that wasn't why I was in the store. You might want to check with an Alpine dealer, and I don't mean a big box electronics store.
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My local stereo shop (www.customcarstereo.com) quoted $150 to install the changer (I think you can buy one online for abour $300-350 right?). So you're looking at about $450 to 500 max which is not too bad.
My local stereo shop (www.customcarstereo.com) quoted $150 to install the changer (I think you can buy one online for abour $300-350 right?). So you're looking at about $450 to 500 max which is not too bad.
Get the changer from Autoclass, and install it yourself. I did. Its seriously that simple. Following the instructions posted on the boards it took me just over an hour.
BTW, put painters masking tape on the ash tray door at the corners, it will prevent the tabs from scratching your metal trim.
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Originally posted by Lynn
That is still too much to install it. Fifity to seventy-five is better, but still a good profit to the shop. I watched the headunit in my coupe get swapped out in seven minutes.
That is still too much to install it. Fifity to seventy-five is better, but still a good profit to the shop. I watched the headunit in my coupe get swapped out in seven minutes.
12-02-2002, 10:01 PM
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Dealerships are never cheap.. they make some maajor cash from the buyer... I juss got mine @ around 500 sumthin due to a packaged deal of the car nearing labor day. hehe..
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Originally posted by seen
if you buy the alpine mp3 changer (CHA-S634), you will need no box to connect it to your HU, since they both use Ai-Net
if you buy the alpine mp3 changer (CHA-S634), you will need no box to connect it to your HU, since they both use Ai-Net
