S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

Need wood steering wheel and control buttons for S430.

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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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Need wood steering wheel and control buttons for S430.

Hi,

Just got my Mercedes S430, 2000. Have only 25.000 mileages, good condition. I need to replace control buttons and would like to get wood steering wheel. I heard about this company: www.apsisusa.com they sell wood steering wheels but I can’t find anyone who actually bought anything from this company.
1. Anyone knows where to get good quality and for reasonable price wood steering wheel for S430/2000?
2. How about controls buttons, I heard that they are available only from dealer.
3. How often do I need to change engine oil, how much $$$.
4. What about the phone, do I need to have a special service to connect my Verizon phone to my car or I can plug in my phone?
5. Where would be the best place to get inexpensively new navigation CD?

I am in Los Angeles, CA

Thank you so much for any help.

-Michael

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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by cala833
Hi,

Just got my Mercedes S430, 2000. Have only 25.000 mileages, good condition. I need to replace control buttons and would like to get wood steering wheel. I heard about this company: www.apsisusa.com they sell wood steering wheels but I can’t find anyone who actually bought anything from this company.
1. Anyone knows where to get good quality and for reasonable price wood steering wheel for S430/2000?
2. How about controls buttons, I heard that they are available only from dealer.
3. How often do I need to change engine oil, how much $$$.
4. What about the phone, do I need to have a special service to connect my Verizon phone to my car or I can plug in my phone?
5. Where would be the best place to get inexpensively new navigation CD?

I am in Los Angeles, CA

Thank you so much for any help.

-Michael
"1. Anyone knows where to get good quality and for reasonable price wood steering wheel for S430/2000? " I got mine from my MB dealer. You should talk to them.

"2. How about controls buttons, I heard that they are available only from dealer. I don't even know what those are: Talk to your dealer!

"3. How often do I need to change engine oil, how much $$$. Follow MB recommendations: Check w/ your dealer and do the A and B services as prescribed.


"4. What about the phone, do I need to have a special service to connect my Verizon phone to my car or I can plug in my phone? Check w/ your dealer for details...


"5. Where would be the best place to get inexpensively new navigation CD? Check w/ your dealer or look around here and at e-Bay.
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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I was hopping that someone knows better a cheaper place than dealer. Thanks anyway.
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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Dealer dealer dealer

hope that answes toy questions.

look you have got a very nice car dont ruin it with aftermarket trash. buy the original items and they will fit.

the s is an expensive car to own and maintain, not many after market companys make things for them as its not viable for them to do so.
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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The steering wheel is probably the most important part that you touch and see everytime you are in the car. Get the OEM part! Which means find a dealer.
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