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i have a 06 e320 cdi recently purchased. the car came with nav but not sirrus radio. i would like to install sirrus but mb says it had to be done at factory and cannot be installed now. is this true or can it be done? i am not interested in aftermarket-want to keep it as original as possible.
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Replying to: jamesfletcher2 (Feb 03, 2005 9:59 am) Needless to say, I thanked him for the information...told him that as far as I could tell, he was blowing smoke and when the new ones came in, I might drop by but don't call me....if I'm interested, I'll drop by.
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Replying to: henryb1 (Apr 30, 2006 7:14 pm) I'm pretty sure the dealer is correct. I ordered mine with Sirius because I knew I wanted it. Prior to ordering, I checked with a local independent auto stereo installer who told me the same thing. (It seemed that the receiver on its own is available for a LOT less than the $500 MBZ charges) I believe there is a part that has to be installed into the radio system that enables Sirius satellite to recognize the receiver. Now that I have it, I realize that the receiver "head unit" also incorporates memory functions, display readouts etc which would otherwise have to be read from an aftermarket display. Thus, it is probably impossible to after the fact incorporate all those features without planning ahead of time for it. I suppose, in time, you might be able to replace the entire head unit with one that has Sirius receiver built in, but that is a question for the dealer, and no doubt prohibitively expensive absent other problems (like,perhaps warranty issue with Nav unit, or something, and then they replace with the fully equipped unit- you pay the additional amount) |
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Replying to: ghstudio (May 01, 2006 4:01 pm) |
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Replying to: vchiu (Mar 22, 2006 11:03 pm) This means that for an identical car, its mpg will be listed higher in the UK than in the US. 1 US gallon = 3.79 litres = 0.83 UK gallons or 1 US gallon = 3.79 litres 1 UK gallon = 4.57 litres or a UK gallon is 20.5% larger than a US, so fuel economy figures will be 20% different. |
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Do not know about Serius but just had XM receiver installed in my 2005 CDI Best Buy for about $150. Works great. The XM receiver fits in the ashtray and you can also close the lid. Does not interfere with any other radio functions or nav. Just BE SURE that you get an installer who knows what he is doing. This is the second E car that I have done this.
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VW is much cheaper, gets better mpg, more leg,foot room in back seat and has more dealers in the US.
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Replying to: jimlockey (May 11, 2006 1:45 pm) Glad you are happy with your VW. I'm still enjoying my MBZ...and probably will be ten years after your Passat has gone to its maker 
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Replying to: blissful (May 11, 2006 9:50 pm) MB does have a lot of problems with their cars and with so few dealers you can get up the well known creek without a paddle very quick. If I want a nice ride then we can go back to the mini vans. We've had four of those, but with todays fuel prices no thanks.
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