AMGTTV8

I'm ****ty....wish I had all this stuff

murman

All-new COMAND system (as on MY09 SL/CLS)
o Bluetooth interface w/ hands-free calling
o In-dash SD Memory Card reader
o In-dash 6 CD/DVD changer w/ Video playback capability
o Enhanced harman/kardon LOGIC7 5.1 surround-sound system
o 40 GB HD Navigation w/ Birdseye View (P1)
o Enhanced Voice control for audio, telephone & navigation (P1)
o 4GB Music Register (approx. 1000 songs) (P1)
o Traffic guidance, Gracenote Database, ZAGAT Guide (P1)
o iPOD/MP3 interface, HD Digital Radio (P1)




B@st@rds. After I blow a wad retrofitting the old-school COMAND and NAVI unit into my car. Thanks.

cleankutazn

Damn it, just bought an 08 . When is the 09 coming out? What do they mean enhanced harman kardon???

MB Fanatic

It will now play DVD-A files. Real Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound guys. **** I just bought an 08 Bluetec. I guess its time to dump for the 09. ****ERS AT MERCEDES.

Long Islander

Face it, to get you to part with your money, they need to constantly improve and change with each model year. If you waited and got a 2009, then you'd be wishing you had waited even more and gotten the all-new 2010 model (which, no doubt, will cost more as well). There's always going to be something newer and better. Just enjoy what you got. I know I am.

cleankutazn

That's true but it's not gonna stop me from enjoying my car btw were there any changes from 07 to 08?

AMGTTV8

the only thing are minor changes on the command such as time to destination on the bottom level when in route, as well as different front and rear defrost buttons...other than that that's it...but im really unhappy about the amg sport package...****

MB Fanatic

The COMAND is entirely different. Its based off the S/CL/C classes. Its HDD based now, has integrated bluetooth, and supports DVD-A. You might even be able to email the directions to the car, I haven't yet tried this in my SL, it works well in my CL.

The changes are very different.

murman

And the count-down to the inevitable question of "whether the new COMANDs can be retro-fitted into prior year cars" starts in three, two...

csp928

WOW!!!!, boy am I glad I did not get into the 08 yet. Was about to close on one. I am waiting for an 09!!. Thanks for the heads up!!!!!!!!!!

cleankutazn

^^ you punk

unitfreebie

Hey! Why no BlueTec in Washington and Oregon??? Isn't it clean enough for the old Hippies ???

I need the Bird's Eye View for NAV !

I don't like the new AMG wheel style... looks too much like on copy kat cars...

I like the old AMG twin 5-spoke design... the one that BMW copied and the Scion Tc copied!

Polar Bear

Is the system much better? Do the iPod contents show up on the COMAND now, or still only the IC?

MB Fanatic

They adopted California's emissions standards.

The new NAV system is much better, in fact its eons ahead of the old POS DVD based system thats used in the 2004-2008 models. I haven't yet tried the iPod in my SL, but once I do I will fill you guys in.

All I have to say is that the sound, ease of use, and the sheer fact that its HDD based makes the entire experience that much better. Plus there is 4GB of space for you to rip music to and it has Gracenote.

The NAV is amazing, the clarity of the screen is on par with the S class, and the whole UI is very intutive, plus there is no COMAND controller as in the S/CL/C classes. I love the COMAND controller since its much easier to control things, but this new system certainly on par with Acura/Honda.

Polar Bear

Looking at the few pictures available on mbusa.com, it looks like it no longer has softbuttons?

Polar Bear

One of the better pics I found of the SL... didn't see any of the CLS

http://www.americanaapictures.com/roslyn/145210-020.jpg

MB Fanatic

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2009-...m350058286835&

Take a look in that link to see what the NAV looks like. The new NAV is very very easy to use.

Barry45RPM

Wheel hub stars & hood star base have retro styled blue wreath design, 07s were all silver.

And look... They have to give the '09s some special features if they hope to sell many '09s. Othjerwise people will just wait for the next gen. ...and...given the implementation of new features on the 211 for most of the 211's model run, wouldn't you want your car to run perfectly with all electronics bug free? Let them experiment on someone else. The stuff in the 07s/08s is perfect.

MB Fanatic

The new NAV is straight out of the S class with the exception of the COMAND controller, instead they just used directional push buttons.

Untertürkheim

That looks fantastic, I'm very excited. I am still puzzled as to why MBNA/MBUSA treats the E320 Bluetec like an unwanted ******* child, so sad.

AMGTTV8

False, but close. Then NAV being introduced on the 09 E-Class is NGC 2.5 (new generation command). Currently, the E and all models apart from the C, CL and S offer NGC 2.0. Past that, the CL and S Classes feature NGC 3.0, and the C Class, offers the newest telematics system with NGC 4.0. Everything else come MY09 will offer NGC 2.5. GLK will be 4.0, and is built on the C-Class chassis in Germany.


Hope that helps

W211 BEAST

Any way to get that SD reader in my 06 E?

Dema

The same question, I need a new car in August. I hope 09 will be in show rooms.

Maddic

So, this is all the changes for the MY2009 year for the E, or there is more in the coming months?
So far, Im digging all these changes cause Ive been waiting for this...Good Stuff!

MB Fanatic

Yeah 2009 is the last year of the W211. Free AMG package, free 4 matic. Jst pay for PI or PII packages plus things like pano roof etc...

Just for that I will trade my E320 Bluetec in for an 09 with the new COMAND. I love the COMAND in my SL, simply amazing and on par with my CL63.