Steve Grande

I just picked up my new E55 last week and want to install an integrated Bluetooth phone system. Is the factory installed system my only option? Are there after market kits that I can get installed? Any input would be great!

SoxFan

There's a new one that's out, but it will be a couple of months for the E Class version is available.

Go to http://www.EuroCarPhone.com and get on the waiting list.

JohnAMG

I have the Mercedes MHI and bluetooth setup and I love it. It does cost more but it is completely integrated into the car. The Eurocarphone's system doesn't work for the MOST-system car like our, only for the D2B-system cars. I would strongly recommended the Mercedes BT system. Look at it this way, another $2000 is a small pocket change compare the the price of our car.

John

korveine

How is the sound quality of the MHI + Bluetooth system from MB? Both from inside the car and as appears to the outside party?

JohnAMG

From inside the car the audio quality is quite good and clear. From outside my wife initially complained about being too laud and unclear. After I lowered the volume on the phone and she says it is alot better now. One interersting observation. During an incoming call, the phone will ring first then pickup by the car's hand's free system. I would guess it has about 1 second delay which isn't a major incovenient. I believed the biggest advantage is the voice recognition dialing and since it is OEM it is covered under warranty should you have any problem.

John

laj_e55

http://www.wireless4mb.com/index.html

terrence

I have the factory BT and it works fine.

Skeeter

Fellas,

Explain this to me... I check on wireless4mb.com and they show a device ("Bluetooth Interface Module") for $350. Is that all that is needed to get a 211 going with Bluetooth? What accounts for the >$2k price being discussed? Yeah, $2k is a bit steep for a car phone. But for $350, no prob!

Thanks,

Skeeter

Dogshine

I believe that is the module you use if you already have the phone in the car.

I spoke to that company and they said that in a couple of months they would have a bluetooth solution for those of us without the factory phone for approx $700.

crhait

I need to be in the loop on this.
I'm also looking for an economical alternative.
I wish us all luck.

SoxFan

If you don;t want to spend $700, the Parrot is $250.