question on audio system

hooolala · 06-05-2008

first, i like to say hi to the community, this is my first time posting in this community, and is my first MB 08 SLK 350.. nice to meet you guys!!

i just got back from my first service, while i was waiting, i saw the new 09 SLK on the lot. I notice that the sound system on the 09 already have built in bluetooth and 6 CD changer, so my question is, if it possible to swap my 08 unit out and replace it with the new 09 unit?

because MB is going to charge me $2500 just to install the phone connector and the bluetooth.. so i think it might be cheaper/faster to just replace to whole unit. please help. thank you

DansSlk · 06-05-2008

What headunit is fitted to your car?

hooolala · 06-05-2008

i have the basic unit with the nav screen (but no nav)..

DansSlk · 06-05-2008

Do you mean the COMAND?

hooolala · 06-05-2008

yea.. it's COMAND headunit with Sirius (premium II package)..

DansSlk · 06-05-2008

OK then its going to be cheaper to have the dealer install the phone.

To add the new 09 COMAND would involve a lot of slow wiring work and the labor price would be really high.

**Dave54** · 06-05-2008

We orderd our 09 SLK 350 with the comand system but it arived without it. Rather than re-ordering and missing the sumer I asked for an estimate to add/replace it, and was told it would run around 7 to 8k and that the mechanics realy did not want to do the work to install it. Said there were to many things that could go wrong with the install. So I guess I am looking at an after market alternative. No way I can wait another three months or more for another car.

DansSlk · 06-05-2008

Mate i'd really re-order, even if you tell MB that you will be keeping the car for summer

Tummy · 06-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Dave54

We orderd our 09 SLK 350 with the comand system but it arived without it.

Sounds like the dealer or factory F'ed up your order and they should accommodate you until your new car arrives.

mtiede · 06-05-2008

Welcome to the forum!!!

**etyu** · 06-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Dave54

We orderd our 09 SLK 350 with the comand system but it arived without it. Rather than re-ordering and missing the sumer I asked for an estimate to add/replace it, and was told it would run around 7 to 8k and that the mechanics realy did not want to do the work to install it. Said there were to many things that could go wrong with the install. So I guess I am looking at an after market alternative. No way I can wait another three months or more for another car.

I agree with Dan. I wouldn't take delivery of this vehicle but have them re-order. While waiting, they should give you a loaner (perhaps an SLK or other convertibles).

**Dave54** · 06-05-2008

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Mate i'd really re-order, even if you tell MB that you will be keeping the car for summer

You may be right Dan. I will ask and see what we can do. Problem is that my wife loves the car and does not want to let it go. My hands are tied as to what she wants becouse it was purchased for her on her 50th B-Day.

**-1-** · 06-05-2008

I understand that mistakes do happen. Did you have something in writing showing what you ordered? Once the vehicle was in production, was there anything in writing showing the specifications? Did the dealer offer anything other than a "take it or leave it" offer. I wouldn't want major surgery on a brand new car, especially with a less than enthusiastic technician. I think you will regret not having that option, especially with the integrated Bluetooth. My former brother-in-law ordered a new BMW 5 series with the top of the line stereo and NAV about five years ago. It arrived without one of the two (can't remember). Another car was reordered, and he drove the existing car for several months until the correctly configured car was delivered. Good luck in getting it resolved or in what you and your wife decide. Enjoy the new SLK.

**Dave54** · 06-05-2008

Yes I have the original order with the Multimedia Package shown as orderd. The car came with Blue Tooth and MP3. I did not see any production paper work on it at all until it arrived. It looks like all that is missing is the Navigation and Harman/Karden. We are talking about upgrading the speakers and adding an Amplifier (probably would have had that done anyway). So realy the only thing missing is the Navigation. Problem is, we live in Oregon were summer is over in a blink and we realy don't want to be without the Car. It is a play car so we realy dont need it anyway. We take the BMW for longer trips so we are thinking of a Tom Tom for out of town navigation.

DansSlk · 06-05-2008

The point being you've already paid for the nav, at no small premium

**Dave54** · 06-05-2008

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

The point being you've already paid for the nav, at no small premium

I thought so to at first. But we looked over the invoice and it was not on there at all. And we did end up paying about 3k less than expected.

DansSlk · 06-06-2008

Right OK still i'd just tell them to go get you another SLK that meets the spec and you will drive this one until then

**etyu** · 06-06-2008

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Right OK still i'd just tell them to go get you another SLK that meets the spec and you will drive this one until then

x2 on this. Hopefully you'll be able to convince the wife. If not, at least bargain for some freebies, e.g., OEM Lexan windscreen, free Service A.

**Dave54** · 06-06-2008

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Right OK still i'd just tell them to go get you another SLK that meets the spec and you will drive this one until then

I agree and it can not hurt to give it a shot. Or at least try to get a few freebies as Eddy suggested.

06-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
hooolala SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	question on audio system first, i like to say hi to the community, this is my first time posting in this community, and is my first MB 08 SLK 350.. nice to meet you guys!! i just got back from my first service, while i was waiting, i saw the new 09 SLK on the lot. I notice that the sound system on the 09 already have built in bluetooth and 6 CD changer, so my question is, if it possible to swap my 08 unit out and replace it with the new 09 unit? because MB is going to charge me $2500 just to install the phone connector and the bluetooth.. so i think it might be cheaper/faster to just replace to whole unit. please help. thank you

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	What headunit is fitted to your car? __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Do you mean the COMAND? __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	OK then its going to be cheaper to have the dealer install the phone. To add the new 09 COMAND would involve a lot of slow wiring work and the labor price would be really high. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Mate i'd really re-order, even if you tell MB that you will be keeping the car for summer __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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hooolala SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i have the basic unit with the nav screen (but no nav)..

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hooolala SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yea.. it's COMAND headunit with Sirius (premium II package)..

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Dave54 Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 125 Country: Thanks: 61 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	We orderd our 09 SLK 350 with the comand system but it arived without it. Rather than re-ordering and missing the sumer I asked for an estimate to add/replace it, and was told it would run around 7 to 8k and that the mechanics realy did not want to do the work to install it. Said there were to many things that could go wrong with the install. So I guess I am looking at an after market alternative. No way I can wait another three months or more for another car.

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mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,642 Thanks: 100 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Welcome to the forum!!!

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,226 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	I understand that mistakes do happen. Did you have something in writing showing what you ordered? Once the vehicle was in production, was there anything in writing showing the specifications? Did the dealer offer anything other than a "take it or leave it" offer. I wouldn't want major surgery on a brand new car, especially with a less than enthusiastic technician. I think you will regret not having that option, especially with the integrated Bluetooth. My former brother-in-law ordered a new BMW 5 series with the top of the line stereo and NAV about five years ago. It arrived without one of the two (can't remember). Another car was reordered, and he drove the existing car for several months until the correctly configured car was delivered. Good luck in getting it resolved or in what you and your wife decide. Enjoy the new SLK. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

06-05-2008	#14 (permalink)
Dave54 Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 125 Country: Thanks: 61 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Yes I have the original order with the Multimedia Package shown as orderd. The car came with Blue Tooth and MP3. I did not see any production paper work on it at all until it arrived. It looks like all that is missing is the Navigation and Harman/Karden. We are talking about upgrading the speakers and adding an Amplifier (probably would have had that done anyway). So realy the only thing missing is the Navigation. Problem is, we live in Oregon were summer is over in a blink and we realy don't want to be without the Car. It is a play car so we realy dont need it anyway. We take the BMW for longer trips so we are thinking of a Tom Tom for out of town navigation.

06-05-2008	#15 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	The point being you've already paid for the nav, at no small premium __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

06-06-2008	#17 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Right OK still i'd just tell them to go get you another SLK that meets the spec and you will drive this one until then __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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