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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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Cool Voice control or no voice control

I am planning on getting the k2b package but the dealer is asking if I don’t want to bump up to the voice control. Does anyone have experience with both and an opinion as to whether the voice control is worth the extra money?

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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 04:00 PM
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I'd say "do it" if you can afford it now, its nice. However, its trivial to add later [on US cars only] so you dont actually have to make the decision now
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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 04:20 PM
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Cool

We haven’t talked money on the voice control yet. I have gotten the k2b at 1890 which is a bit of a break from the 2100 msrp and I would assume that I would get a similar deal on the k2c which msrp's at 2500.

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Old Jan 29, 2002 | 04:51 PM
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I use the phone while driving a fair amount - and wouldn't be without voice control. I just don't feel comfortable fiddling with anything that takes my eyes off the road long enough to dial.

Voice control for the CD changer & radio - not worth the effort. Getting the muscle memory down to change tracks/stations is a no brainer.
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