Double DIN replacement for COMAND?

whitenemesis · 21-06-2009, 12:58 AM

What do members recommend as a replacement for COMAND?

Must integrate sat nav, audio, steering wheel buttons and phone (MB pre-wire)

Smatt · 21-06-2009, 08:05 PM

Pioneer avic units

Whilst searching the link, noticed that there is a good offer on with free installation on the F900BT

IMO, they have very advanced features, plus good sound quality, whilst not looking too tacky (for instance compared to JVC units)

franey · 21-06-2009, 08:43 PM

On a tangent to this, I believed Pioneer were at the forefront of Sat nav technology in 2005 so bought an Avic S1 over £300 at that time.
Promises of updates for the software were only met once in 2006.

No updates followed that and despite numerous pleas by numerous other owners, Pioneer have in effect abandoned the unit which is now pretty useless with all the road mods and rerouting.

So as a previous 'Pioneer Fan' I have now abandoned buying anything else made by them, not sure how the software on the built in units is updated though but be careful as I know they are quite expensive!!

crockers · 21-06-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by whitenemesis

What do members recommend as a replacement for COMAND?

Must integrate sat nav, audio, steering wheel buttons and phone (MB pre-wire)

Why do you want to replace Comand?

whitenemesis · 21-06-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by crockers

Why do you want to replace Comand?

I don't, well I do, possibly.. Just got an itch to do something

franey · 21-06-2009, 09:49 PM

Something that I fancied doing was integrating a 'pod' to hold a fairly decent tom tom or similar, but not in the S Class.

A210AMG · 21-06-2009, 09:57 PM

As above...

The advert for the new Reno Clio has a Tomtom built into a dash pod..

Very good idea. As from what I can gather the sat nav part of command is still not as good as TT and if done right could look good.

Alps · 21-06-2009, 10:09 PM

Alpine stuff is very good.

columb · 21-06-2009, 11:07 PM

I think that you can forget about steering- wheel integration. And NO display either on trip computer!

Apparently it is really hard to write to CANBUS.

Cheers
Chris

whitenemesis · 21-06-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by columb

I think that you can forget about steering- wheel integration. And NO display either on trip computer!

Apparently it is really hard to write to CANBUS.

Cheers
Chris

These seem to manage it

richard · 22-06-2009, 09:50 AM

I'd put a MY09 HDD COMAND in (get one with DVD changer in it) - in my opinion everything else looks odd :-)

I *think* the CLC unit (being a W203) will fit. (PS, they came in a couple of months into MY09 CLC production, not from beginning of MY09)

Richard

Alfie · 22-06-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by whitenemesis

What do members recommend as a replacement for COMAND?

Must integrate sat nav, audio, steering wheel buttons and phone (MB pre-wire)

MY09 HDD comand with full postcode input.

Your linguatronic will still work with it which an Alpine/Kenwood et al wont do.
Your phone pre-wire can be converted to comfort phone thus retaining the use of additional cradles plus all your dash display and steering wheel controls will still work.

I have tried a MY09 HD comand in my a class and it works well. The only thing that I didnt get to work, because I didnt bother as it is redunant anyway, was the Cd changer.

markmifsud · 22-06-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by whitenemesis

These seem to manage it

OMG why did you post that, my comand has no faults apart from the crap satnav lol, and here I am tempted to press a BUY button lol

Smatt · 22-06-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by whitenemesis

These seem to manage it

Most of the good brands have limited steering wheel/display integration with an optional adaptor

The top pioneer units have built in 30Gb HDD which can automatically store any CDs you play on it, plus has integrated voice comand, amongst many other features....

dokalj · 22-06-2009, 12:52 PM

Hi Alfie,

What would be the best price for you to supply the parts for command to a 53/2003 ML? Also how much would you charge for fitting?

21-06-2009, 12:58 AM	#1
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21-06-2009, 08:05 PM	#2
Smatt Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cambridgeshire Car: 03 C230K Manual Evo Pan Coupe, 08 B200T Auto Posts: 888	Pioneer avic units Whilst searching the link, noticed that there is a good offer on with free installation on the F900BT IMO, they have very advanced features, plus good sound quality, whilst not looking too tacky (for instance compared to JVC units) __________________ CL203 Kompressor: Mods:rainsensor,dimming rvm,thermotronic,starcentres,chrome pins,AMG bumpers,sportbrakes,bi-xenons,facelift lights,cluster temp,Obsidian grill,wood To fit-parktronic,illum sills. W245 Turbo (thread link) :Mods:Illum sills,bonnet insulation,Brabus doorpins, window tints.To Fit:Bi-xenons Wants: satnav,Carllson rearskirt,Brabus bi-fogs Last edited by Smatt; 21-06-2009 at 08:18 PM.

21-06-2009, 08:43 PM	#3
franey Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Doncaster Car: Mercedes S320 cdi Posts: 438	On a tangent to this, I believed Pioneer were at the forefront of Sat nav technology in 2005 so bought an Avic S1 over £300 at that time. Promises of updates for the software were only met once in 2006. No updates followed that and despite numerous pleas by numerous other owners, Pioneer have in effect abandoned the unit which is now pretty useless with all the road mods and rerouting. So as a previous 'Pioneer Fan' I have now abandoned buying anything else made by them, not sure how the software on the built in units is updated though but be careful as I know they are quite expensive!! __________________ Don't judge other people or else you might get judged yourself.

21-06-2009, 09:49 PM	#6
franey Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Doncaster Car: Mercedes S320 cdi Posts: 438	Something that I fancied doing was integrating a 'pod' to hold a fairly decent tom tom or similar, but not in the S Class. __________________ Don't judge other people or else you might get judged yourself.

21-06-2009, 09:57 PM	#7
A210AMG Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Posts: 4,124	As above... The advert for the new Reno Clio has a Tomtom built into a dash pod.. Very good idea. As from what I can gather the sat nav part of command is still not as good as TT and if done right could look good. __________________

21-06-2009, 10:09 PM	#8
Alps Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London\Essex Car: E55 2004 Silver Posts: 2,534	Alpine stuff is very good. __________________ Alps 2004 E55 AMG, Spec;Pana Roof, Keyless, Distronic, Rear Elec Blind, Int Door blinds, Garage Door opener, Active cornering xenons, Parking sensors, dynamic\heated\Vented\massage seats, rear heated seats, power trunk, rear oem monitor, Comand, TV, AMG LSD.. more to come....

21-06-2009, 11:07 PM	#9
columb Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Exeter, Devon Car: C-CLASS 200CDI (W203) Posts: 439	I think that you can forget about steering- wheel integration. And NO display either on trip computer! Apparently it is really hard to write to CANBUS. Cheers Chris

22-06-2009, 09:50 AM	#11
richard Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Berkshire, UK Car: 07 ML500, 04 SL55 Posts: 2,097	I'd put a MY09 HDD COMAND in (get one with DVD changer in it) - in my opinion everything else looks odd :-) I think the CLC unit (being a W203) will fit. (PS, they came in a couple of months into MY09 CLC production, not from beginning of MY09) Richard __________________ Of course i'll take it apart. Comand Online Ltd: We're listed on MBClub - please click to see our products and discounts available. Latest Mods: W204 Media interface retrofit, SL55 garage door opener, ML500 all the audio-video stuff & more.. Previous Mercs: W163 ML500, W169 A, R230 SL55, W163 ML430, W208 CLK55, R129 SL500, W208 CLK320, R170 SLK230, 1st Merc = R129 SL320.

22-06-2009, 12:52 PM	#15
dokalj Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 235	Hi Alfie, What would be the best price for you to supply the parts for command to a 53/2003 ML? Also how much would you charge for fitting?

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