New Purchaser Questions - About to buy - Appreciate HELP
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New Purchaser Questions - About to buy - Appreciate HELP
1) First and most important, I've noticed a HUGE disconnect between KBB CPO prices and what the dealers are willing to sell these vehicles for (C63 S). 2015 prices, even low miles prices now that the 2016's are out, show in the $63k range for loaded vehicles, but most dealers still insist on an $83k price tag for CPO. To me, this seams like a rip off being as I know they are selling for much less at auction. A dealer made an internet deal with me on a new one for $81k.... any advice or ideas here?
2) Can the AMG performance exhaust be added by the dealer if it's not installed at the factory?
3) Can the parking assist system be added afterwards using OEM harnesses, etc., so that nothing is cut and no warranty damage occurs?
4) Has anyone figured out how to get into the COMAND engineering menu for the 2015's yet to help program the system and get around these various programming issues (speed sensing for NAV, VIM, etc.)?
5) Audi uses software like VAG-COM to program the various car computers and achieve various custom functions that weren't programmed from the factory to an owner's specific needs via the OBD port. Does Mercedes have something similar??? IF so, what is it?? I'm a newbie to Mercedes, coming from Audi.
Thanks all!!!!
2) Can the AMG performance exhaust be added by the dealer if it's not installed at the factory?
3) Can the parking assist system be added afterwards using OEM harnesses, etc., so that nothing is cut and no warranty damage occurs?
4) Has anyone figured out how to get into the COMAND engineering menu for the 2015's yet to help program the system and get around these various programming issues (speed sensing for NAV, VIM, etc.)?
5) Audi uses software like VAG-COM to program the various car computers and achieve various custom functions that weren't programmed from the factory to an owner's specific needs via the OBD port. Does Mercedes have something similar??? IF so, what is it?? I'm a newbie to Mercedes, coming from Audi.
Thanks all!!!!
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1) First and most important, I've noticed a HUGE disconnect between KBB CPO prices and what the dealers are willing to sell these vehicles for (C63 S). 2015 prices, even low miles prices now that the 2016's are out, show in the $63k range for loaded vehicles, but most dealers still insist on an $83k price tag for CPO. To me, this seams like a rip off being as I know they are selling for much less at auction. A dealer made an internet deal with me on a new one for $81k.... any advice or ideas here?
2) Can the AMG performance exhaust be added by the dealer if it's not installed at the factory?
3) Can the parking assist system be added afterwards using OEM harnesses, etc., so that nothing is cut and no warranty damage occurs?
4) Has anyone figured out how to get into the COMAND engineering menu for the 2015's yet to help program the system and get around these various programming issues (speed sensing for NAV, VIM, etc.)?
5) Audi uses software like VAG-COM to program the various car computers and achieve various custom functions that weren't programmed from the factory to an owner's specific needs via the OBD port. Does Mercedes have something similar??? IF so, what is it?? I'm a newbie to Mercedes, coming from Audi.
Thanks all!!!!
2) Can the AMG performance exhaust be added by the dealer if it's not installed at the factory?
3) Can the parking assist system be added afterwards using OEM harnesses, etc., so that nothing is cut and no warranty damage occurs?
4) Has anyone figured out how to get into the COMAND engineering menu for the 2015's yet to help program the system and get around these various programming issues (speed sensing for NAV, VIM, etc.)?
5) Audi uses software like VAG-COM to program the various car computers and achieve various custom functions that weren't programmed from the factory to an owner's specific needs via the OBD port. Does Mercedes have something similar??? IF so, what is it?? I'm a newbie to Mercedes, coming from Audi.
Thanks all!!!!
There is a company called Navicks that makes a module (plug and play) that allows for VIM, HDMI input, front camera addition. I found them on ebay and also by searching on the web. They have a clip on youtube as well. I searched W205 Navicks and discovered them. Don't know much about their products and have been tempted to buy one potentially to use my phone's HDMI output.
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Can help with item #4....
There is a company called Navicks that makes a module (plug and play) that allows for VIM, HDMI input, front camera addition. I found them on ebay and also by searching on the web. They have a clip on youtube as well. I searched W205 Navicks and discovered them. Don't know much about their products and have been tempted to buy one potentially to use my phone's HDMI output.
There is a company called Navicks that makes a module (plug and play) that allows for VIM, HDMI input, front camera addition. I found them on ebay and also by searching on the web. They have a clip on youtube as well. I searched W205 Navicks and discovered them. Don't know much about their products and have been tempted to buy one potentially to use my phone's HDMI output.
