Navigation question
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Navigation question
Hello everyone, I am new to this forum however I have been a long time MB owner. I have a 1991 190E that I had purchased new and I am very soon to be (in 2 weeks) a proud owner of an ML350. I am now looking at all the options trying to figure out what I need and what I don't etc...
My question is the following: If I don't get my ML with navigation does that mean that the dashboard will be different (without the screen) or do they leave the screen installed for other uses such as radio, cd player etc...
I have never seen a picture of an ML without a screen so I am wondering.
Also, what do you guys think about the rear seat entertainment system (dvd player, screen, and headphones) Those of you that have it?
Thanks
My question is the following: If I don't get my ML with navigation does that mean that the dashboard will be different (without the screen) or do they leave the screen installed for other uses such as radio, cd player etc...
I have never seen a picture of an ML without a screen so I am wondering.
Also, what do you guys think about the rear seat entertainment system (dvd player, screen, and headphones) Those of you that have it?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by aggst1
Hello everyone, I am new to this forum however I have been a long time MB owner. I have a 1991 190E that I had purchased new and I am very soon to be (in 2 weeks) a proud owner of an ML350. I am now looking at all the options trying to figure out what I need and what I don't etc...
My question is the following: If I don't get my ML with navigation does that mean that the dashboard will be different (without the screen) or do they leave the screen installed for other uses such as radio, cd player etc...
I have never seen a picture of an ML without a screen so I am wondering.
Also, what do you guys think about the rear seat entertainment system (dvd player, screen, and headphones) Those of you that have it?
Thanks
My question is the following: If I don't get my ML with navigation does that mean that the dashboard will be different (without the screen) or do they leave the screen installed for other uses such as radio, cd player etc...
I have never seen a picture of an ML without a screen so I am wondering.
Also, what do you guys think about the rear seat entertainment system (dvd player, screen, and headphones) Those of you that have it?
Thanks
As for RSES, I can't comment from first hand experience, but I the dual headrest-mounted version that is now available for the R-Class seems to be the way to go. I don't believe it is yet available for the ML, but should be soon.
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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
Yes, you still get a screen wtih COMAND that will handle the audio functions.
As for RSES, I can't comment from first hand experience, but I the dual headrest-mounted version that is now available for the R-Class seems to be the way to go. I don't believe it is yet available for the ML, but should be soon.
As for RSES, I can't comment from first hand experience, but I the dual headrest-mounted version that is now available for the R-Class seems to be the way to go. I don't believe it is yet available for the ML, but should be soon.
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i purchased these head rests after i bought my ML and installed them myself. it was ALOT cheaper and better than what the dealership had. the dealership had that single one behind the center console.
i didnt have to send them my headrests; instead they will send you new headrests with the monitors installed. the ones i bought had the DVD player as part of the monitors, so each kid can watch their own movie. everything was included, even the wireless headphones and the FM modulator.
you give them the year, color and make of your car and thats it. the headrests are a little bit bigger (not by much) and the leather is an exact match. the only difference is that they will not go all the way down, because the stock headrest have a curved bar. its not an issue at all, especially becaue the space left is where keep the headphones (see pic)
the installation was suprisingly easier than expected. ill do a write up if anyone is interested, but the place i bought it from now offers a $300 installation credit.
I found two types of headrest units with DVD player and screen as one unit: AUDIOVOX and VISUALOGIC. I chose the AUDIOVOX because 1) it was alot cheaper 2) its already prewired so i can put a dvd in one monitor and it can be shown on both screens. in the VISUALOGIC you need to plug in a wire to the other screen.
3) it was alot cheaper.
hope this helps.
post if you have any questions.
i didnt have to send them my headrests; instead they will send you new headrests with the monitors installed. the ones i bought had the DVD player as part of the monitors, so each kid can watch their own movie. everything was included, even the wireless headphones and the FM modulator.
you give them the year, color and make of your car and thats it. the headrests are a little bit bigger (not by much) and the leather is an exact match. the only difference is that they will not go all the way down, because the stock headrest have a curved bar. its not an issue at all, especially becaue the space left is where keep the headphones (see pic)
the installation was suprisingly easier than expected. ill do a write up if anyone is interested, but the place i bought it from now offers a $300 installation credit.
I found two types of headrest units with DVD player and screen as one unit: AUDIOVOX and VISUALOGIC. I chose the AUDIOVOX because 1) it was alot cheaper 2) its already prewired so i can put a dvd in one monitor and it can be shown on both screens. in the VISUALOGIC you need to plug in a wire to the other screen.
3) it was alot cheaper.
hope this helps.
post if you have any questions.
Last edited by chuey12; Jan 9, 2006 at 10:11 AM.
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not to be a stickler, but the MLs don't have COMMAND. ALL of the MLs have the same unit, with or without Nav. You can always add NAV later and have ALL features. The Rear entertainment system is a dealer add on anyway, so again, you can always add it later. Folks are getting pretty good with the systems (monitor placement), so you may want to consider it. I looked into the MB system, but my Boy just didn't seem comfy looking down like that. Instead, I have the overhead system in the Jeep and now he has to stare UP!
