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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 07:22 PM
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New for MY04!!!!

I just thought I would let everyone know that there will be some upgrades on the MY04 S-class. Of course we all know about the DVD Navi and the 7G-Tronic tranny, but on top of that Tire Pressure will be standard on all S-class (except 4Matic). Also, they are increasing the Bose Speaker system to 12 with digital "CabinSurround" enhancements. There will be a new standard 17" wheel design and the Keyless Go will be integrated into the Smart key.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 07:28 PM
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Great news!! Thanks a lot MarcusBenz! Where did you find this out at?


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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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Our Netstar system allows us to print from a Dealer Ordering Guide. This has all the optional codes and equipment for each vehicle in the Benz line-up. BTW, the CL in '04 will be getting the same TPM standard, along with 7G-Tronic tranny and the Bose enhanced to Dolby 5.1 digital.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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What is this Netstar system you're talking about? I've never heard of it and me being an MB enthusiast since I was 9! How do you get into Netstar?


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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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Not only am I a MB enthusiast, I work in the Internet/Fleet Dept. at the #2 MB dealer in the country. The Netstar system is MBUSA's way of letting the dealership track vehicles and inventory. I can locate a car that is at a dealership in Boston or tell you when your ordered car will be built almost 2 months ahead of time. It is a very neat system and has a lot of valuable information for the dealers.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 08:20 PM
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Originally posted by MarcusBenz
...Bose enhanced to Dolby 5.1 digital.
So does this mean US S-Class vehicles will offer DVD-Video playback on the Nav screen?

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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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I want to make one correction to the post I made earlier. The 4Matic versions of the S-class in MY04 will also have the TPM system as standard. The bad news is that where I miss read the 4Matic exemption was on the 7G-Tronic tranny!!! So, all you 4Matic buyers will get the TPM system, but not the 7-spd transmission. I apologize for the mix-up & would like to thank....eross.....for questioning the info. that made me go back and double check my facts!!!!
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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So does this mean US S-Class vehicles will offer DVD-Video playback on the Nav screen?

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I do not think that will be the case...... Even in the W211 E-class that we have gotten with the COMAND system for the Replacement Program have not offered that cabability, so I do not think it will be part of the MY04 S & CL's.
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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It's curious that the DD 5.1 decoder would still make it to US vehicles if they won't support DVD-Video playback. Seems to be a bit of a waste.

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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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Oh, I almost forgot about the additional 2 speakers. Information I have seen previously indicates that the 2 additional speakers were specifically added to accomodate 5.1 surround reproduction. So, once again, while I wouldn't think these 2 additional speakers would hurt normal 2-channel playback, they may be of little extra added benefit without 5.1 playback.

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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 09:49 PM
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Thanks for the update


Upgraded Bose system, eh...it's still Bose I was hoping for a better system.
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 06:30 AM
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wow... that is a mojor update!

thanks,
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 12:09 PM
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Originally posted by rgbyhkr
Oh, I almost forgot about the additional 2 speakers. Information I have seen previously indicates that the 2 additional speakers were specifically added to accomodate 5.1 surround reproduction. So, once again, while I wouldn't think these 2 additional speakers would hurt normal 2-channel playback, they may be of little extra added benefit without 5.1 playback.

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Hi, let me tell you two things about S class DVD navigation System. (For Europe). New DVD comand let watch dvd`s and it has Bose digital suround sound. I didn´t read Dolby. It has audio tape too behind buttons. If you choose rear tv monitor, you can watch tv or dvd in motion for rear pasangers.
If you have sun roof, will close when rains
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 11:26 PM
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MarcusBenz,

Any word on 7G-Tronic for my '04 W211 E500?
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:46 AM
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All indications from the "Powers that Be" say that the 7G will be in all the MY04 E320/500's.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 06:38 AM
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Marcus, maybe I didn't read it properly, but what's the story re 7g-tronic on AMG 55's? Are 7speeds coming on the 2004 model S55, SL55 and E55?

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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 06:45 PM
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AMG models will NOT have the 7 speed tranny for 2004.

Marcus, do you know when the 04's hit the dealers?
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 10:44 AM
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The MB website in Germany lists a Command TV option and a Command rear seat TV option. Will that ever be available in the U.S.?
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The MB website in Germany lists a Command TV option and a Command rear seat TV option. Will that ever be available in the U.S.?
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 06:21 PM
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Not only am I a MB enthusiast, I work in the Internet/Fleet Dept. at the #2 MB dealer in the country.

So who is #1?
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 07:49 AM
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Marcus, slightly off topic but do you know whether there are going to be new or altered designo packages for the 2004 SL-class?
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