SL/R230: 03 SL500 Navigation System
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03 SL500 Navigation System
I am considering the purchase of a 2003 SL500. Thanks to this forum, I have discovered that the nav system is CD based rather than DVD based. It also appears that the system needs different CDs to cover different geographic areas.
Is this correct, and if so, are updates available and at what cost? How many CDs should be with the car?
Thanks
Is this correct, and if so, are updates available and at what cost? How many CDs should be with the car?
Thanks
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There are alot better NAV systems out there, but this one works just fine for me and has always gotten me where I needed to go. I am a big fan of OEM and I personally don't like the look of aftermarket stuff in a Benz. Everyone is different with their needs obviously so you will have to wait and see what you think. What area are you in?
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2003 SL500
Chances are quite good you will be very dissappointed with your "updated" CD's. I've updated mine twice, both with very little improvement. I recently started a new thread in the audio and electronics forums on this subject. Instead of buying the updated cd's, I would spend slightly more for a complete and fully informational portable unit like a Garmin. This way when your MB unit fails to find that restaurant, hospital or address you can switch over the portable unit and be assured of your arrival.
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I live in the Houston, Texas area. I bought the car yesterday and it came only with Disc 4 with covers parts of Texas including Houston.
The dealer I bought the car from quoted $275.00 for a complete set of discs as others have mentioned.
The dealer I bought the car from quoted $275.00 for a complete set of discs as others have mentioned.
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CD 4 should cover everything you need in Texas except a very small part right under New Mexico.
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Part number:
BQ 6 46 0222
Compatible with the following vehicles:
2005 G
2004 C/CLK, SL, G
2003 S/CL, C/CLK, SL, G
2002 S/CL, C/CLK, E, G
2001 S/CL, C/CLK, E
2000 *S/CL, CLK, E (*Early 2000 models may require C Nav software)
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Yeah, I think I saw that thread. I guess it would really depend on what area in you're in. Most of the map updates seem to be mainly for the larger metropolitan areas. That said, I'm in Southern California and think the 2007 updates would benefit me from the 2004 disc I'm using now. Also, if the dealer can't find me a 2007 #1 CD, they'll split the cost on a new updated set for me. I'm mainly interested in updated POIs, as I've already come across a problem with the 2004 version.
