Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-04-09 Thread Robert Koziak
: Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System Bob, I might have the brackets for the trunk... I'll let you know. You'll also need the GPS splitter, I can find the part number. If you want a trunk liner that looks nice, you'll have to order one of them too. A parts guy that knows his stuff and his

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-04-09 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
hesitate to write or call. I live 15 miles of NYC. Sincerely, Bob Koziak -Original Message- From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sat, Mar 2, 2013 7:20 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System Bob, I

[MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-03-02 Thread Robert Koziak
Hi, It's me again with the new toy. My 2004 E320 does not have a Navigation System so I am considering installing one. I did research and some people say it's as simple as buying a DVD reader and mounting it in he trunk because all the cars are NAV ready. Any opinions on this endeavor.

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-03-02 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Hi Bob, The system for your car is now about 10 years old, so consider this when comparing it to a modern Garmin. The Garmin will have more features and probably a nicer user interface. I'm sure everyone else on the list will give you dozens of reasons why you should just use a Garmin, but let

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-03-02 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Oops... I pressed send too fast. So, reasons to use the factory system: - Good integration with instrument cluster, must less distraction, route info available at a glance - Audio integration: Entertainment audio will not conflict with Navigation, they bled automatically. You can always hear

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-03-02 Thread Rich Thomas
So this unit works with some existing screen in the car, or does it have its own you have to mount somewhere? --R On 3/2/13 10:16 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Oops... I pressed send too fast. So, reasons to use the factory system: - Good integration with instrument cluster, must less

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-03-02 Thread Max Dillon
Go for it, can't go wrong with help from Jaime! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Oops... I pressed send too fast. So, reasons to use the factory system: - Good integration with instrument cluster, must less distraction,

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-03-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Along the same lines, what do you have to so to add GPS to a 2001 ml? Mine already has the head unit with the nav button, but it needs a reader and the map disks I guess. It also seems like you have to pull the unit out and install the cd reader in the dash unit? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 2,

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-03-02 Thread Robert Koziak
to the finished product. Thanks, Bob -Original Message- From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sat, Mar 2, 2013 10:16 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System Oops... I pressed send too fast. So, reasons to use

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-03-02 Thread OK Don
IIRC, you can push a button on the dash unit and the screen swings down, exposing the CD reader for the nav unit (or was that a cassette deck behind the screen?) On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 10:24 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Along the same lines, what do you have to so to add GPS

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-03-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It's got the cassette back there but it appears there is an optional cd reader that is not there but I think might be able to be added Sent from my iPhone On Mar 2, 2013, at 1:06 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: IIRC, you can push a button on the dash unit and the screen swings down,

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-03-02 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Kaleb, Thats an Alpine system... I think there might be a Navi module you can put into it from the back. I'm not very familiar with them. Check eBay. Jaime On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 3:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: It's got the cassette back there but it appears there is an

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-03-02 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sat, Mar 2, 2013 10:16 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System Oops... I pressed send too fast. So, reasons to use the factory system: - Good integration with instrument cluster, must

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-03-02 Thread Benz Hogs
HAHAHA, my '98 ML has the CD installed. You paid too much for yours :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (162,xxx mi) On 3/2/2013 2:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It's got the cassette back there but it appears there is an optional cd reader that is not there but I think