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does anyone have any idea if the rear entertainment package in the new s classes w221 is available in north american market or is it only available in specific models like the s63 s65 or s600 please can someone shed some light on this particular option any help will be appreciated.
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MB erred badly here. It is just stupid to not include a rear seat DVD option on $100,000 plus cars these days - especially on cars that are focussed on the luxury market and are well suited to rear passengers. Rear seat DVD players are available on other brands costing 1/3 the price.
Sure there are less well integrated third party solutions but that does not excuse this ridiculous absence from the US market.
Chris
Sure there are less well integrated third party solutions but that does not excuse this ridiculous absence from the US market.
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i just think it should of been an option because in the overseas market the rear entertainment package is an option
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MB erred badly here. It is just stupid to not include a rear seat DVD option on $100,000 plus cars these days - especially on cars that are focussed on the luxury market and are well suited to rear passengers. Rear seat DVD players are available on other brands costing 1/3 the price.
Sure there are less well integrated third party solutions but that does not excuse this ridiculous absence from the US market.
Chris
Sure there are less well integrated third party solutions but that does not excuse this ridiculous absence from the US market.
Chris
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I believe everyone in this market segment has a rear seat entertainment system except MB. Makes no sense they do not offer it in the US unless this is deliberate de-contenting...
...even so all they have to do is come up with a price that makes sense for them - people will include/buy it.
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...even so all they have to do is come up with a price that makes sense for them - people will include/buy it.
Chris
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MY10 221 update will have RSE option
From what I understand from my dealer, with facelift in MY10, the 221 will get an option for a rear seat entertainment system. The system which is currently available in Europe is apparently not that great (single source, wired head-sets) and very expensive (4000 euros) so no wonder it is not offered stateside. You'd be better off going aftermarket - cheaper and better. The MY10 system, is supposed to be similar to the one which is now offered in the MB SUVs but with the screen integrated into the headrest - dual source and wireless headsets. I would expect pricing in the 2-2.5k range.
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I know from my purchasing experience of my 07 221, many of the dealerships have after market options (package deals) available for any vehicle, that can be installed prior to picking up the vehicle. The downside of this, you will definitely be over charge for whatever you get from them.
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I totally agree, the more i use it the more I dislike and feel robbed - paid close to 110K for the 09 - got it in December and believe me - its got only 770 miles - eventually will trade in for a Bentley continental spur - sorry - but this has been the most disappointing S class for me - I agree the ride and all is good - but these silly little things - can't use any radar detector (since MB chose to use K band interfering radars for distronic - ipod integration sucks ! - the use of PCMCIA card for mp3s and now - the big safety problem with the rear door locking (rear passengers get stuck inside !!) - ridiculous waste or money
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I'd have to agree. Not having a rear entertainment option on a flagship sedan is nuts!
I think MB might be the only co. in the luxury segment that does not offer one.
I think MB might be the only co. in the luxury segment that does not offer one.
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I totally agree, the more i use it the more I dislike and feel robbed - paid close to 110K for the 09 - got it in December and believe me - its got only 770 miles - eventually will trade in for a Bentley continental spur - sorry - but this has been the most disappointing S class for me - I agree the ride and all is good - but these silly little things - can't use any radar detector (since MB chose to use K band interfering radars for distronic - ipod integration sucks ! - the use of PCMCIA card for mp3s and now - the big safety problem with the rear door locking (rear passengers get stuck inside !!) - ridiculous waste or money
Nick
By the way, with the depreciation on the luxury car market like it is, I'll give you $58000 for the S if you still want to trade it in.
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I agree with nick55.
Mat, you should sell this one. Immediately.
But I honestly think, that the car is not the problem.
You are.
Mat, you should sell this one. Immediately.
But I honestly think, that the car is not the problem.
You are.
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S550V4 - 2009 Black on Black Loaded ! 06-M5-Silver/black ! 08-LX570 (Silver - Best SUV ever !)
Mat, I have to say that you seem to be perpetually pissed off with Mercedes Benz. If you want disappointment, buy the Bentley. Then, go out and buy a Lexus for when the Bentley is in the shop. Did you even test drive the car before you bought it, or did you just wing it like you do when you go looking for tshirts to wear under your dress shirts? For your information, the recall on the door latches on MY09 cars are on 54 cars that were in shipment to the dealers. Any dealer worth it's sign out front should have caught the campaign on the cars during the PDI. Distronic Plus is better than you give it credit for. Maybe you shouldn't drive like an A**. Or, get a V1, turn off the K-band, put it in the MidCity case with their integrated display like most D-Plus owners do. And finally, burn your MP3s to a DVD and put it in the changer. As far as build quality, I seem to remember the 2000 S class and the 1992 S class as being very heavy on initial problems. Almost as bad as the 02 7series.
Nick
By the way, with the depreciation on the luxury car market like it is, I'll give you $58000 for the S if you still want to trade it in.
Nick
By the way, with the depreciation on the luxury car market like it is, I'll give you $58000 for the S if you still want to trade it in.
take it easy man - seems like its you guys who are more pissed off with my issues with MB
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Jason I asked The Swede about this a while ago. We know The Swede knows his Sh*t. His response was
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Depends on wich version. OEM is ALOT to do but you have my different and better monitors on my site: www.mbscashopen.com
Super easy to fit. All it needs is 12v. __________________
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Depends on wich version. OEM is ALOT to do but you have my different and better monitors on my site: www.mbscashopen.com
Super easy to fit. All it needs is 12v. __________________
Chris The Swede
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