Command Replacement
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00 S500 & 2008 E350 Wagon
Command Replacement
Question - if you owned a seven year old S500 and the Command Unit was broken, would you spend $1,400 to get a used, but standard unit, or spend $2,000 and get a 2007 modern unit with ipod, Sirius, Bluetooth, NAV, Rear camera, etc.
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'00 S320 W220, '98 A160 W168/ sold in 2005 '86 260 E W124 '90 260E W124
Guess the the new W221 units won't fit the 2001 W220, not only mechanically but also electrically since they operate on totally different bus systems in the cars.
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I've seen some with 7" touchscreen, with NAV, Bluetooth, TV, rear camera, ipod, USB, memroy card... etc
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See http://www.benzworld.org/forums/audi...ally-done.html for just one example - but you'll be replacing your radio, amp, speakers, phone, nav system, etc. as well. However, some of the 3rd party units offer that much functionality (except the amp & speakers).
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Thank you all for your responses. I have been going back and forth between keeping the car stock, and updating it with modern equipment.
Since the car is already 7 years old, even though it is low miles, 69,000, I doubt it will have a large resale value when I am ready to sell it.
I am planning on installing the Pioneer AVIC-D3. It will have DVD NAV, DVD TV, ipod integration, Siruis radio, Bluetooth, color rear view camera, as well as an Alpine amp. The installer says it will take two full days to install, or about $800.
The installer will not be able to get to my car until the end of February. I'll take pics, etc for anybody who is interested.
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Since the car is already 7 years old, even though it is low miles, 69,000, I doubt it will have a large resale value when I am ready to sell it.
I am planning on installing the Pioneer AVIC-D3. It will have DVD NAV, DVD TV, ipod integration, Siruis radio, Bluetooth, color rear view camera, as well as an Alpine amp. The installer says it will take two full days to install, or about $800.
The installer will not be able to get to my car until the end of February. I'll take pics, etc for anybody who is interested.
Mark
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We would be interested, Mark. Lots of folks express dissatisfaction with the MB nav system, especially the older ones - they may have the same interest you do.
Be aware, however, that the AVIC D3 does not permit both navigation and play of a CD/mp3 DVD simultaneously - it has only one disc slot. You may want to check either a supplemental disc unit of some kind (I have no specific recommendation) or a different unit altogether. Of course, if you plan to rely primarily on your iPod or satellite radio for music (I do) that's no big deal.
Also, Apple has thrown a wrinkle into its video; the movie-capable iPods (Classic and other Gen 6 iPods) require an Apple-licensed cable before they will pass the video signal. Audio is unaffected by this change. It is a DRM gimmick. I don't know if the AVIC D3 cable will (or will not) pass the video signal. It may be of little importance, depending on how you use your iPod.
Be aware, however, that the AVIC D3 does not permit both navigation and play of a CD/mp3 DVD simultaneously - it has only one disc slot. You may want to check either a supplemental disc unit of some kind (I have no specific recommendation) or a different unit altogether. Of course, if you plan to rely primarily on your iPod or satellite radio for music (I do) that's no big deal.
Also, Apple has thrown a wrinkle into its video; the movie-capable iPods (Classic and other Gen 6 iPods) require an Apple-licensed cable before they will pass the video signal. Audio is unaffected by this change. It is a DRM gimmick. I don't know if the AVIC D3 cable will (or will not) pass the video signal. It may be of little importance, depending on how you use your iPod.
Last edited by Skylaw; Feb 5, 2008 at 06:53 PM.
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i think you should go with the pioneer avic z2....i hate the command unit too..i think its a peice of junk for what its suppose to do in my 2003 s430...as soon as i get some extra money in my pockets im going to rip everything out too...
