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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 01:17 AM
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Phone Option

I am thinking about getting the phone option installed in my car with voice activation. Is it worth the money? Does anyone know where I can go to look at its features?
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 07:16 AM
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Yes it's expensive but oh so convienent. Another plus with voice - I use that to select my radio stations overcoming the steering wheel disaster
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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At almost $2500 for the dealer install...is it worth it? I really don't know--especially considering that you are locked into a particular phone (almost outdated now) with a particular carrier. If they had the universal module available, I woulda recommended it whole heartily.

I use the phone daily, and it's a real time saver with tons of safety...but not worth 2.5K in my opinion.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 10:57 AM
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If you can afford the $1995, it's definitely worth it. It's a real convenience and a timesaver. The only negative is that it's difficult to use with the top down.

Oh well, you can't have evertything.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 11:15 AM
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I believe $1995 is the price from the factory. The VC control unit installed from the dealer is almost $2600.

Your mileage may vary, of course.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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That is correct. The $1995 is for factory installed.
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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Hello all, I signed up for MB service Web site. I seen their step by step install guide to install the phone. ( does not look hard to do)
Has anyone try to do this on their own?

I've downloaded the PDF. (should any one need it)

I have the 04' E-320.

Thanks,
John
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