satellite radio??
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it is an option that your dealer can install, but its sirrus not XM...
i think its about $500(at least for the 500, probably the same for the 350).
i never had sat radio and i wanted it but i wanted XM (only because it has NASCAR!!! yeehaaww), and i'm also a cheapo and i didnt want to pay that much..
i think its about $500(at least for the 500, probably the same for the 350).
i never had sat radio and i wanted it but i wanted XM (only because it has NASCAR!!! yeehaaww), and i'm also a cheapo and i didnt want to pay that much..
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2006 ML350
Per MB, sat radio can only be installed in the factory. However, I found someone that can add it after market. You will have to buy the wiring harness. I will look for that thread and paste it here.
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I forgot to mention, another option is to buy an after market sat radio receiver and use a FM modulator. You will hear the sat programs through a FM channel in your radio. Of course it will not sound as good as direct connection to your speakers. I debated whether I should add sat radio in my ML. Since I listen only to music, I just burned 600 mp3 songs and loaded them in my CD changer. (IMO) It's better than sat radio because (1) the sound quality is better (2) I can control which songs I want to hear (3) no monthly payments. Besides, I had sat radio in my previous car and I wasn't that impressed with the programs. But if you like listening to talk radio, news, sports, etc., sat radio is for you.
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Originally Posted by mhaskelo
Thanks if you find thread, i'd appreciate it. I pick it up tomorrow w/o satellite. got upgraded stereo...can you use mp3 or ipod w/o dealer install??
ipod - I cannot really comment on this since I don't have an ipod. However, I've heard from people you can just plug it in the aux input located in the glove box.
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02 E430 4matic / 06 E500 4matic
06 E 500 4Matic - No Sirius Radio - Upgrade available?
Hi All,
I am new to the forum and a bit confused about the possibility of upgrading an 06' E Class to Sirius Sat/Radio.
I am being told by my dealer that very few 06' E class cars are being made with this option and there is no factory upgrade path. This makes no sense to me - Is this true? Are there any MB techs out there that know the real scoop? If so, I would be very greatful if you could please explain it to me.
Is there any known or planned upgrade path from MBUSA?
Thanks for the help - Djack
Details of new car:
06' E500 4matic
Iridium Silver / Charcoal
w/ options
322 - Appearance Pkg
526 - Premium Pkg
I am new to the forum and a bit confused about the possibility of upgrading an 06' E Class to Sirius Sat/Radio.
I am being told by my dealer that very few 06' E class cars are being made with this option and there is no factory upgrade path. This makes no sense to me - Is this true? Are there any MB techs out there that know the real scoop? If so, I would be very greatful if you could please explain it to me.
Is there any known or planned upgrade path from MBUSA?
Thanks for the help - Djack
Details of new car:
06' E500 4matic
Iridium Silver / Charcoal
w/ options
322 - Appearance Pkg
526 - Premium Pkg
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2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
Sirius retrofit
Here is an interesting post--based on misinformation, I'll bet:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...id=52#M1710465
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...id=52#M1710465
