Dnasty

The cassette deck doesn't work on my radio (a/b flip flop then eject issue) and they are telling me the repair is going to cost around $140. Everything else works fine (cd, radio etc) but I am thinking I can just put that kind of money in a good head unit like a sony or something with ipod control and just swap it out. Is it ok to swap these units with aftermarket or are they prone to issue and if not any suggestions as to one that will give the best performance. I am not looking for anything crazy just aux in (ipod/iphone control would be great). My car has the stock bose system if that makes a difference.

saintz

You can swap something in pretty easily. You don't have steering wheel buttons to integrate, so that makes it easy. Pretty much any stereo can work. There are some W210 install threads that can show you what parts you need (such as the Metra VW harness).

Chief Wiggum

www.metraonline.com

harness: 70-1786
antenna adapter: 40-vw10

You're also going to need European radio keys, available on EBay for a few bucks.

Dnasty

I found this, they say they include everything needed for the install in my exact car. Is this a good deal? http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130X750...H-X7500HD.html

Chief Wiggum

Sonic Electronix has it for $10 less, free shipping, and installation accessories.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...H-X7500HD.html

Dnasty

Thanks for the link. Does this look like a good deal will it fit with the Bose setup? I'm open to suggestion this is one of the first I saw. Also it sounds like it comes with everything I need ( the universal key etc).

mdw benz

FYI - I replaced my headunit with a nice Alpine from Bestbuy. It has bluetooth which works great for hands free phone and listening to music, etc.... the radio was around $180 and with install, harness, etc.. around $300 for everying, including the bluetooth MIC install by the visor.

Matt

Dnasty

Are there any forums on how to do the install yourself. This would be my first install should I leave it to the professionals?

saintz

Can you change your oil? Program your VCR... er, Apple TV? If so, you can probably do it. Just read the DIYs and ask any questions. Also get the right tools, like crimp connectors (if you want to go back to stock radio) or butt splices (if you will leave it after market) and a crimping tool. You can find this stuff online or even at Lowes. With the right tools and following a guide, it is easy.

Dnasty

Yea i guess i'm just looking for "that guide", i seem to just find bits and pieces of info. A main concern is removing all those wooden panels and how, also say im not going to hookup the mic (hypothetically) can this install be done by just pulling out the stock hed, fitting the harness and popping in the new one?

Chief Wiggum

You wont have to remove any interior trim pieces to install a new head unit. You're simply going to insert the European radio release keys and slide the OEM head unit out.

Hirnbeiss

Crutchfield usu. has through instructions and harness adapters specific to your car.

Paronoff

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...t-hu-bose.html has all info. Even less work and expense without steering wheel controls.