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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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Real Time Traffic on an 08 C class

I am in the midst of purchasing a C Class for my wife but she really wants the real traffic update that's available on the 09 C Class.

Is there anyway that this can be installed on the 08 model or is this not possible?
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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I think you need a Sirius satellite subscription...is this correct?
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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I think the Real Time Traffic is only available on the C class with Sirius satellite radio for the 2010 models and onwards. But maybe you can asking the dealer if it available through a program update.
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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or get UMI/Nav+4 installed on the non-mm w204..then you will have free life time traffic update..
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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I would also suggest buying a car without Navigation and installing the Universal Media Interface ( UMI ) :

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...pensation.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-pictures.html

This will give you navigation with FREE real time traffic for life, the ability to play music from a USB thumb drive, full iPod or iPhone control, AUX input, and the ability to stream music via Bluetooth.

Price is around $2000 installed.

Hope that helps...

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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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it would probably be worthwhile to work the NAV+4 into the price with the dealer prior to purchase and save on labor costs
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 12:49 AM
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2009 models do not get traffic...
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Here's more info :

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...on-screen.html

It seems you can get traffic through Sirius for the 2008 and 2010 models with factory navigation, but I can't confirm if it is available for the 2009.

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i believe that threat is inconclusive for the 2008 and 2009 year models.
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