I read somewhere on this forum where someone stated that the new 2003 S-classes were going to be equiped with a DVD based command system, does anyone know if this is true for other Mercedes models such as the C-class?

 

most cars tend to use the same type of navigation system ... lowers production costs, so they don't have to manufacture two seperate command systems, and then also in this case either rent or pay for a GP Satellite in space to work hand in hand with the cd based system and dvd based system. although lexus only uses the satellite to tell the exact current position of the car and then relies entirely on the DVD based GPS unit to figure out what road that would put them on and where on the highway they might be and stuff...in that case then it wouldn't cost anymore or different for satellite programming up in space ...

well to cut straight to the question...i don't know, but i'll lean towards yes ... all the systems will get the upgrade
Habib

 

ok do you think it will be out by this summer?

 

no clue man ... sorry not much help ...
Habib

 

I hear later in the 2003 model year DVD nav's will be available. The first 2003's will still have CD Nav. Time will tell.

 

what are the advantages of having a DVD nav anyway?

 

All of North America on 1 DVD disc rahter than broken down over 11 regional CD Roms. More Data storage room also means more detailed maps, more points of interest, more options, etc.

 

it'll be like the lexus navigation systems ... BETTER

 

ok thanks for your help guys