Bokx_350

I didn't have the money at the time to get the MM package. I still think it is a nice feature. I saw several full units selling on Ebay.de. These range from 1,200 Euros to 2,500 Euros.

http://209.85.171.104/translate_c?hl...QPHMAx8ND35nrA


http://cgi.ebay.de/Mercedes-Benz-Com...d=p3286.c0.m14


To someone with more experience with retrofitting. Do you think these units work on our cars? Is the dealer able to program them in english? How about the fact that I dont have the HK system, will that be a problem?

Thanks.

chilledbenz

Couple things cross my mind when I see this...

1.How did the come across this setup? Seems a bit strange to pull out the monitor and the radio/nav unit of a car and replace both with after market parts. Faulty parts that were supposed to be sent back to MB but some how got reconditioned and now show up on ebay maybe?

2.It's sold as is. For this kind of money I would want a warranty for sure!

3.They also want cash only and aren't using any of the normal paypal services.

4.MB won't add this to a car, so I'm guessing they know something we don't. If a car company can make money on something they do it. By MB saying no it has to mean there is a lot more to installing the system than simply swapping out radio units and adding a monitor.

Bokx_350

You raise some very interesting points. I guess we better sit for a little longer and see if someone comes out with a more viable way to adding the folding screen to a non-MM. Thanks

syrAMG

likely to be ripped from a salvage car as well.

Flame3g

all good points but remember MB also said the the LED tails won't fit and they fit fine..............on another point i was looking at the EPC closely and there are more part that need to be installed.

amazemeid

Steve from mbenznl did a lot of retrofitting on W203 forum for COMANDs. I have not seen him doing on W204 yet in this forum. I think he might have some information. I'm interested to do the same like your plan...

Hope he reads this post...

amazemeid

Steve from mbenznl did a lot of retrofitting on W203 forum for COMANDs. I had my W203 retrofitted through him. I have not seen him doing on W204 yet in this forum. I think he might have some information? I'm interested to do the same like your plan...

Hope he reads this post...

white_glass_top

Im stationed in Germany and often shop on German ebay, so most likely they are out of a salvaged car, or someone replaced theirs with a aftermarket set up. But either way the unit will work in the states, but the Dvd player is set for REGION 2 only dvds, and the NAVI will not work in the states, for the same resaon mine doesnt work in Germany( US SPECS). So to end it all, it probably not worth u going thru the hassle to get the software replaced inside so u can have dvd/navi working in the states.

Now if someone would go ahead and post a COMMAND UNLOCK CODE, then u might have the possibility of being able to save some money and make it work, but u probably still would need an update Mercedes Navi DVD.

Bokx_350

Why are there salvage parts selling on Germany but not here in US? Do you think is just a matter of time before they start showing on US Ebay?

I know there are many more Mercedes in Germany, but I thought very few had all the options.

RickP330

Is there any way to get in touch with Steve and see if he knows? I inquired around and his name came up, but the E-mail adress I found for him was no good.
RickP

amazemeid

http://www.mbenznl.nl
Look for Steve or Wanda.

MBenzNL

that is because I don't post on forums anymore...anyways - did several 204 comand retrofits sofar...

comands on german ebay are either sold by registered companies who are specialised in navigation or thieves who steal equipment out of cars...barely ever from salvaged cars (when it comes to 204 comands)

the navigation software that is loaded into the european headunits is obviously european software without a single US or canadian street on there

greetingz,

FrankW

steve, how much are we looking at for the Comand retro fit for 204 for US.

Ted in Toronto

Anybody looked at installing this navigation retrofit kit?
http://www.comandonline.co.uk/produc...cat=270&page=1

The UMI is a retrofit system for cars with the Audio-20 stereo system. This includes both the standard system (option 523) and the system with built in CD changer (option 510)

The UMI provides
a) Full Colour European Navigation system using existing Audio-20 display
b) iPod (and iPhone) interface for music playback with control from the Stereo system
c) USB interface for USB memory device with MP3 music
d) 3.5mm AUX input
e) Bluetooth music streaming receiver (from devices like Nokia N95)

It will take about 3 hours to retrofit.

Flame3g

sent these guys a email

Bokx_350

This full kit just sold for $1000 euros.

http://74.125.93.104/translate_c?hl=...XhcsXzsEGJlRrQ

Bokx_350

Very interesting, but it uses the current screen. I would be interested (and willing to pay more) if they included the flipping screen.

The resolution on the standard screen is very poor. I dont see a nice navi or backup camera showing on it.