Media Interface retrofit feedback
12-17-2011, 06:39 AM
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Media Interface retrofit feedback
Has anyone out there done the Media Interface retrofit to thier Audio 20? I know this can be expensive--just got a quote the for the unit is $1,290.00 plus installation of approximately $375.00. Additionally need to puchase the navigation data DVD for $249.00. I really don't want to do the MM retro as my car--don't have the time to do it myself and going through the dealership for a new one is not even reasonable.
I am curious of how good the nav is or isn't. I plan to retro one of the 6 inch screens later so will gain some size of the standard 5 inch.
I appreciate your thoughts. I ahve read some the previous UMI discussions but really haven't seen much feedback from owners who have this installed.
Regards,
I am curious of how good the nav is or isn't. I plan to retro one of the 6 inch screens later so will gain some size of the standard 5 inch.
I appreciate your thoughts. I ahve read some the previous UMI discussions but really haven't seen much feedback from owners who have this installed.
Regards,
12-17-2011, 10:35 AM
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Here are my experiences with the Universal Media Interface :
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...pensation.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-pictures.html
Overall, I like it and it was a good purchase. But, I will say do not spend the money just for the nav. My wife just bought a new Garmin GPS for $75 and it blows away my navigation in every possible way. But, I love full ipod control on the display, the ability to plug in a USB thumb drive, and most of all the bluetooth streamimg which I use more than anything else...
Hope this helps, and good luck with your purchase !
Nick
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...pensation.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-pictures.html
Overall, I like it and it was a good purchase. But, I will say do not spend the money just for the nav. My wife just bought a new Garmin GPS for $75 and it blows away my navigation in every possible way. But, I love full ipod control on the display, the ability to plug in a USB thumb drive, and most of all the bluetooth streamimg which I use more than anything else...
Hope this helps, and good luck with your purchase !
Nick
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12-17-2011, 11:59 AM
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Has anyone out there done the Media Interface retrofit to thier Audio 20? I know this can be expensive--just got a quote the for the unit is $1,290.00 plus installation of approximately $375.00. Additionally need to puchase the navigation data DVD for $249.00. I really don't want to do the MM retro as my car--don't have the time to do it myself and going through the dealership for a new one is not even reasonable.
I am curious of how good the nav is or isn't. I plan to retro one of the 6 inch screens later so will gain some size of the standard 5 inch.
I appreciate your thoughts. I ahve read some the previous UMI discussions but really haven't seen much feedback from owners who have this installed.
Regards,
I am curious of how good the nav is or isn't. I plan to retro one of the 6 inch screens later so will gain some size of the standard 5 inch.
I appreciate your thoughts. I ahve read some the previous UMI discussions but really haven't seen much feedback from owners who have this installed.
Regards,
12-18-2011, 11:49 AM
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Thanks guys!
Cali--I was looking to possibly do this myself but had a few concerns. First of course is I don't want to void any warrantees so if I do self-retro on an upgrade am I good? Second I was concerned about dealer’s action for enabling the odometer screen turn guidance and anything else I would need to do.
I did subscribe to the Star Tekinfo for a day downloaded the UMI retrofits instructions--seems pretty simple to me except for the part where the instruction say hook up to the diagnostic equipment to make updates.
What do you think?
Cali--I was looking to possibly do this myself but had a few concerns. First of course is I don't want to void any warrantees so if I do self-retro on an upgrade am I good? Second I was concerned about dealer’s action for enabling the odometer screen turn guidance and anything else I would need to do.
I did subscribe to the Star Tekinfo for a day downloaded the UMI retrofits instructions--seems pretty simple to me except for the part where the instruction say hook up to the diagnostic equipment to make updates.
What do you think?
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W204 navigation upgrade
Hello,
I would like to upgrade Audio20 system on W204 - MY2010 with Becker navigation kit but the car is not prewired for Becker Map Pilot is it possible to get the wiring kit from Mercedes
Best regards,
I would like to upgrade Audio20 system on W204 - MY2010 with Becker navigation kit but the car is not prewired for Becker Map Pilot is it possible to get the wiring kit from Mercedes
Best regards,
