2016 S550 window question
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From: Rocklin, Ca
Mercedes, BMW
2016 S550 window question
Hello,
I just purchased a used 2016 S550 in mid-February and really love the car. This past weekend we went to San Francisco with some friends and on the way back I sustained a crack in my front window. Although my friends said that the car was the best car they have ever been in (their words multiple times) I was bummed by the damage to my windshield. I need to replace it ($100 deductible with AAA, and $180 to calibrate it at the local MB dealership due to distronic plus and lane change options.)
I have two questions that you could help with:
1) are S550's susceptible to window damage? I thought I had read that somewhere on the forum (can't find the thread) but thought that was an issue before the '16 model.
2) my car doesn't have heads-up display or night vision and I was wondering if I can add those when they replace my windshield. I would like heads-up display but unsure if anyone has done that before...thinking being I might take advantage of this damage and use it as an excuse to add this option with the new one.
Once the weather improves here in Northern California I will add some pictures of my car. Thank you in advance for your help with these questions.
Dave
I just purchased a used 2016 S550 in mid-February and really love the car. This past weekend we went to San Francisco with some friends and on the way back I sustained a crack in my front window. Although my friends said that the car was the best car they have ever been in (their words multiple times) I was bummed by the damage to my windshield. I need to replace it ($100 deductible with AAA, and $180 to calibrate it at the local MB dealership due to distronic plus and lane change options.)
I have two questions that you could help with:
1) are S550's susceptible to window damage? I thought I had read that somewhere on the forum (can't find the thread) but thought that was an issue before the '16 model.
2) my car doesn't have heads-up display or night vision and I was wondering if I can add those when they replace my windshield. I would like heads-up display but unsure if anyone has done that before...thinking being I might take advantage of this damage and use it as an excuse to add this option with the new one.
Once the weather improves here in Northern California I will add some pictures of my car. Thank you in advance for your help with these questions.
Dave
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2003 CL 600
Heads up is pretty tied in to the car, I don't know if it's a simple retrofit. You could always get the windshield for it now just to be safe, but I don't know if you are able to get all the different parts needed and have it enabled in VeDoc and coded, or if it's too invasive. It may require a lot of changes. Same with nightvision.
My suggestion, as you will need it coded anyway, is check with a local dealer and get a quote to retrofit the systems. See what kind of parts list they give you. Even if you install everything, you will need a real MB dealer to update your cars VeDoc listing with the new options and then code everything appropriately, if possible. It may not be.
My suggestion, as you will need it coded anyway, is check with a local dealer and get a quote to retrofit the systems. See what kind of parts list they give you. Even if you install everything, you will need a real MB dealer to update your cars VeDoc listing with the new options and then code everything appropriately, if possible. It may not be.
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From: Marina Del Rey, CA
2015 MBZ S 550
Heads up is pretty tied in to the car, I don't know if it's a simple retrofit. You could always get the windshield for it now just to be safe, but I don't know if you are able to get all the different parts needed and have it enabled in VeDoc and coded, or if it's too invasive. It may require a lot of changes. Same with nightvision.
My suggestion, as you will need it coded anyway, is check with a local dealer and get a quote to retrofit the systems. See what kind of parts list they give you. Even if you install everything, you will need a real MB dealer to update your cars VeDoc listing with the new options and then code everything appropriately, if possible. It may not be.
My suggestion, as you will need it coded anyway, is check with a local dealer and get a quote to retrofit the systems. See what kind of parts list they give you. Even if you install everything, you will need a real MB dealer to update your cars VeDoc listing with the new options and then code everything appropriately, if possible. It may not be.
BTW, when I was looking for my S Class, the Heads Up Display was an option that did not come on many cars. I got lucky to find one with it...and all the other options I wanted. The color was not my first choice, but for $50k off sticker, I'll take it!!!
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2014 S550 AMG, 2017 XT5
Granted, this was for a Porsche, but when I looked into adding options that weren't on my car from the factory, they could be done...but at a cost that was so prohibitive, it would almost behoove you to sell your car and find one with those options.
BTW, when I was looking for my S Class, the Heads Up Display was an option that did not come on many cars. I got lucky to find one with it...and all the other options I wanted. The color was not my first choice, but for $50k off sticker, I'll take it!!!
BTW, when I was looking for my S Class, the Heads Up Display was an option that did not come on many cars. I got lucky to find one with it...and all the other options I wanted. The color was not my first choice, but for $50k off sticker, I'll take it!!!
CPO to boot...
