Mercedes/Becker APS30

stats007 · 10-09-2005, 11:42 AM

Is anyone familiar with the APS30 single CD sat nav unit? There are a couple on eBay but wondered how good they actually were - I don't really need sat nav so am just considering this as it's easy to fit and unobtrusive.

APS30 on eBay

mercmanuk · 10-09-2005, 12:11 PM

i bought one on ebay 2 yrs ago,then had it programmed so it displays on the dash aswell as the radio,i find it excellent,never had any problems at all with it .i would have another if needed

stats007 · 10-09-2005, 12:19 PM

It would go in the R129, so no option of having a dash display - but then I presume you rely on the audio cues anyway? Is this a sensible route (no pun intended) or can you now just get software for mobiles and use that instead via the in-car speakers? (I have a Nokia in-car setup)

Madferrit · 10-09-2005, 12:30 PM

I'm sure there are versions of Tomtom for the Nokia, but not sure which phones they are compatible with. Also, for best performance of sat nav you'd almost definately want to have some kind of visual display.. the bigger the better, in those difficult routes.

Also.. you sure you want to buy from abroad? i guess buying from Germany is ok, but beware of those dodgy eastern european units that come up for sale.

Steve_Perry · 10-09-2005, 12:52 PM

Quite a few people here have had the APS30 and really rate them highly, I think they're made by Becker and badged as MB. I was seriously considering one too as it's a single din unit so would fit in my car without issues. In the end I plumped for a TomTom Go 700 as I do alot of travelling in hire cars/company pool cars etc so the TomTom suited my needs better as it can be taken from car to car plus the MOWE (Maps Of Western Europe) are fully integrated so there's no need to swap maps at country borders.

TomTom have software for smart phones, compatible Nokias include... 3230 , 6260 , 6600 , 6630 , 6670 , 6680 , 6681 , 7610 , 7710 , 9300 , 9500.
http://www.tomtom.com/products/compa...=69&Language=1

S.

stats007 · 10-09-2005, 01:09 PM

I don't have Symbian or Windows on my Nokia, so will go for the APS30 if I can find one. Thanks for your replies.

RichieRuss2000 · 11-09-2005, 05:11 PM

Have APS30 again find the unit does everything I need... ie never get lost... LOL

stats007 · 11-09-2005, 05:30 PM

Silly question - are these regional units? i.e. in different languages or user selectable?!?

Tan · 11-09-2005, 06:38 PM

I have two of these units one was in my SL and the other in my Dad's A class. I am looking at selling one of the units. Please PM if you are interested. They are very good and would keep but i driving a few cars these days so a portable solutions suits me better. Though I still the OEM Mercedes look.

Regards

Tan

RichieRuss2000 · 12-09-2005, 12:38 AM

Like a mobile phone, menu lanuage is default English, I am sure you can select other lanuages however I have never tried. A plus point is that the disc covers every Western European country.

Madferrit · 12-09-2005, 07:43 AM

Ahem, Tan.... your mailbox is full .. can't send you a message

stats007 · 16-09-2005, 09:27 AM

Does anyone know the differences between the series numbers for APS30 - 4715, 4716, 4717 etc. I presume they are models old to new, but would a later model be incompatible with a single DIN D2B connection?

wobbly · 16-09-2005, 09:51 AM

I used an APS30 for about a year, I bought it on ebay from Germany, And fitted it in my ML in about 15 mins.

It worked perfect, and yes you can easily change languages on the unit.

You have to calibrate the unit with the car, such as setting tyre size, this can be tricky without instructions, and to get a manual from the dealership was difficult, but I eventually got one.

The only problem I have with the APS30 is that one disc covers the whole of Europe, and outside of major cities and towns,and of the main roads, the coverage is sometimes limited.

I still have the unit if anyone is interested, It is a complete setup, with disc,antenna , and manual.

10-09-2005, 11:42 AM	#1
stats007 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hampshire Car: 575M Posts: 6,348	Mercedes/Becker APS30 Is anyone familiar with the APS30 single CD sat nav unit? There are a couple on eBay but wondered how good they actually were - I don't really need sat nav so am just considering this as it's easy to fit and unobtrusive. APS30 on eBay

10-09-2005, 12:11 PM	#2
mercmanuk Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: MIDDLETON MANCHESTER Car: C180 AVANTGARDE SE SPORT Posts: 937	aps30 i bought one on ebay 2 yrs ago,then had it programmed so it displays on the dash aswell as the radio,i find it excellent,never had any problems at all with it .i would have another if needed

10-09-2005, 12:30 PM	#4
Madferrit Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, NW Car: '06 B150SE, '99 E220 CDi, A160, Ferrari Mondial and a Smartee! Now Sold: G300 LWB (sadly missed) Posts: 811	I'm sure there are versions of Tomtom for the Nokia, but not sure which phones they are compatible with. Also, for best performance of sat nav you'd almost definately want to have some kind of visual display.. the bigger the better, in those difficult routes. Also.. you sure you want to buy from abroad? i guess buying from Germany is ok, but beware of those dodgy eastern european units that come up for sale. __________________ Use the force

10-09-2005, 12:52 PM	#5
Steve_Perry Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Wales, U.K. Car: C240 Sport Posts: 3,840	Quite a few people here have had the APS30 and really rate them highly, I think they're made by Becker and badged as MB. I was seriously considering one too as it's a single din unit so would fit in my car without issues. In the end I plumped for a TomTom Go 700 as I do alot of travelling in hire cars/company pool cars etc so the TomTom suited my needs better as it can be taken from car to car plus the MOWE (Maps Of Western Europe) are fully integrated so there's no need to swap maps at country borders. TomTom have software for smart phones, compatible Nokias include... 3230 , 6260 , 6600 , 6630 , 6670 , 6680 , 6681 , 7610 , 7710 , 9300 , 9500. http://www.tomtom.com/products/compa...=69&Language=1 S. __________________ 1998 C240 Sport Auto Saloon, *vivianite green*. Gallery1:Gallery2

11-09-2005, 06:38 PM	#9
Tan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Woodford Car: E500 Posts: 2,200	I have two of these units one was in my SL and the other in my Dad's A class. I am looking at selling one of the units. Please PM if you are interested. They are very good and would keep but i driving a few cars these days so a portable solutions suits me better. Though I still the OEM Mercedes look. Regards Tan __________________ My Madness Keeps Me Sane

10-09-2005, 12:19 PM	#3
stats007 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hampshire Car: 575M Posts: 6,348	It would go in the R129, so no option of having a dash display - but then I presume you rely on the audio cues anyway? Is this a sensible route (no pun intended) or can you now just get software for mobiles and use that instead via the in-car speakers? (I have a Nokia in-car setup)

10-09-2005, 01:09 PM	#6
stats007 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hampshire Car: 575M Posts: 6,348	I don't have Symbian or Windows on my Nokia, so will go for the APS30 if I can find one. Thanks for your replies.

11-09-2005, 05:11 PM	#7
RichieRuss2000 Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Car: CLK500, MGF VVC(NOS) sub13s 1/4... Boring 4 door... Posts: 227	Have APS30 again find the unit does everything I need... ie never get lost... LOL

11-09-2005, 05:30 PM	#8
stats007 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hampshire Car: 575M Posts: 6,348	Silly question - are these regional units? i.e. in different languages or user selectable?!?

12-09-2005, 12:38 AM	#10
RichieRuss2000 Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Car: CLK500, MGF VVC(NOS) sub13s 1/4... Boring 4 door... Posts: 227	Like a mobile phone, menu lanuage is default English, I am sure you can select other lanuages however I have never tried. A plus point is that the disc covers every Western European country.

12-09-2005, 07:43 AM	#11
Madferrit Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, NW Car: '06 B150SE, '99 E220 CDi, A160, Ferrari Mondial and a Smartee! Now Sold: G300 LWB (sadly missed) Posts: 811	Ahem, Tan.... your mailbox is full .. can't send you a message __________________ Use the force

16-09-2005, 09:27 AM	#12
stats007 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hampshire Car: 575M Posts: 6,348	Does anyone know the differences between the series numbers for APS30 - 4715, 4716, 4717 etc. I presume they are models old to new, but would a later model be incompatible with a single DIN D2B connection?

16-09-2005, 09:51 AM	#13
wobbly Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Middlesex Car: 2006 ML 320CDI SE with 19" sport wheels, 1989 500SL Posts: 1,254	I used an APS30 for about a year, I bought it on ebay from Germany, And fitted it in my ML in about 15 mins. It worked perfect, and yes you can easily change languages on the unit. You have to calibrate the unit with the car, such as setting tyre size, this can be tricky without instructions, and to get a manual from the dealership was difficult, but I eventually got one. The only problem I have with the APS30 is that one disc covers the whole of Europe, and outside of major cities and towns,and of the main roads, the coverage is sometimes limited. I still have the unit if anyone is interested, It is a complete setup, with disc,antenna , and manual.

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