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2013 G 63 AMG
Originally Posted by Royal
Does anyone know if the navigation screen can also play DVD's while in park? I know some other car brand allow this only when in park, but I haven't read this anywhere if this is possible. Can someone help me out, just curious to know. 
You can also store MP3 files (up to 384k) on CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or via the PCMCIA slot that's just under the DVD changer in the dash. You can load up to 4000 MP3 files onto one storage media. I have a 1gb IBM Microdrive (Compact Flash) inserted into the PCMCIA slot via an adapter and it works great. You can also organize MP3 files into folders and then browse your collection via the COMAND display.
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Originally Posted by jimmyg
This particular car came with a 6-disc DVD changer which can handle DVD Video and DVD-ROM disks and will play Region 2 DVDs at speeds up to 5 km/h. It has built in support for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS audio decoding and the H/K 600w sound system supports full surround sound processing.
You can also store MP3 files (up to 384k) on CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or via the PCMCIA slot that's just under the DVD changer in the dash. You can load up to 4000 MP3 files onto one storage media. I have a 1gb IBM Microdrive (Compact Flash) inserted into the PCMCIA slot via an adapter and it works great. You can also organize MP3 files into folders and then browse your collection via the COMAND display.
You can also store MP3 files (up to 384k) on CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or via the PCMCIA slot that's just under the DVD changer in the dash. You can load up to 4000 MP3 files onto one storage media. I have a 1gb IBM Microdrive (Compact Flash) inserted into the PCMCIA slot via an adapter and it works great. You can also organize MP3 files into folders and then browse your collection via the COMAND display.
dam!! when can I get that car in Australia?. hehe
btw, nice car. ;0
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Jimmyg, thanks for answering my question.Can the mirrors be programed to fold in when the car is turned off. I know that can help save you from alot of scratches. Also can the key open the windows and sunroof by holding down the unlock button on the key?
I can't wait until the car makes it here in the states!
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Originally Posted by Hitzero
Woo woo! hold on for sec, did u say u put your own storage media in the car!!.. can you put like video file such as avi or mpeg4 and play in the command?
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Originally Posted by Royal
Jimmyg, thanks for answering my question.Can the mirrors be programed to fold in when the car is turned off. I know that can help save you from alot of scratches. Also can the key open the windows and sunroof by holding down the unlock button on the key?
I can't wait until the car makes it here in the states!
One neat new feature is that not only can you open the trunk using a button on the driver's door (just below the window and rear window shade controls), but you can also hold the button down to close the trunk from inside. For safety, there is a sensor which detects if a person or anything else is in the way to prevent someone from being hurt accidentally.
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That's a great car, can't wait to see them on the road over here.
I just wanted to mention that looks like a lot of construction, I don't think I've ever seen so many big buildings going up next to each other at the same time.
I just wanted to mention that looks like a lot of construction, I don't think I've ever seen so many big buildings going up next to each other at the same time.
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Sorry everyone that I haven't been answering your questions. I've been traveling for the past few days and will be away from the car for another five days before I'll be able to post more pictures and details. Tomorrow I have a few hours with nothing to do in the hotel so I'll try and answer as many questions as I can. I don't mind doing it, you should see how annoying I am with all my questions on the Aston Martin forums waiting for my new V8 Vantage. 
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For the umpteenth time, but nevertheless, great car jimmyg . By the SatNav, or rather, 'Navi' :p screen , you seem to reside in Jumeirah. About that Vantage you're waiting on, are you ordering it from Al Habtoor or getting it imported? The only AM V8 I've seen so far is a black one with Dubai plate D 66945 near Al Awir and I think that's the test car. Anyways, congrats again on the S-Klasse. About that PCMCIA slot you were talking about, can you hook up a portable hard drive it via USB 2.0 on that adapter you've got...'cos that would be 
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. By the SatNav, or rather, 'Navi' :p screen , you seem to reside in Jumeirah. About that Vantage you're waiting on, are you ordering it from Al Habtoor or getting it imported? The only AM V8 I've seen so far is a black one with Dubai plate D 66945 near Al Awir and I think that's the test car. Anyways, congrats again on the S-Klasse. About that PCMCIA slot you were talking about, can you hook up a portable hard drive it via USB 2.0 on that adapter you've got...'cos that would be .
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Originally Posted by InZane
About that Vantage you're waiting on, are you ordering it from Al Habtoor or getting it imported? The only AM V8 I've seen so far is a black one with Dubai plate D 66945 near Al Awir and I think that's the test car.
Only sad part is that I have to sell my G-wagen to pay for the Vantage...but then hopefully business will be good over the next two years and I'll buy G63 AMG with the new interior that's due for the 2007 model year.
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Originally Posted by can drive 55
Very nice car. Do you have the IR driving lights and could you take a photo of the dash screen with them on? Thanks.
