Thanks to someone who happend to read my blog and let it be know. An adaptor has been made to fix this problem. It is made by Scosche. You can purchase it at the Apple store. Its called the passPORT. Here is the link for more information or for purchase.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS696LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0MQ&mco=MjE1MDc5OQ
Adam Denault
www.mybenzguy.com
Mercedes-Benz has received a number of reports stating our clients in model year 2006-2009 vehicles with either the iPod interface or Media interface system are having charging problems with new 3g iPhones, 2nd generation iPod Touch and new 4th generation iPods. This is not a Mercedes-Benz defect, but a change in the Apple circuit design. When Apple produced their new products they changed the charging pin or charging circuit. The Apple products do function correctly but it does not charge the product.
I will keep you updated with any news from Mercedes-Benz.
Adam Denault
A very common obstacle I have to over come is “why is your “_____” more expensive than the one I saw at “XYZ Motors” around the corner?” Let me start with the fact that the average price gap is somewhere between $3000 – $5000. Not a huge gap to try to overcome, but most buyers are price conscious in today’s economy.
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Just wanted to post up a few more photos of the up coming 2010 E Class. The guys at autoblog.com have the the article in full. As I previous mentioned the E will grow in length, width and a bit longer wheel base. I think the lines, styling ques, and interior all look great. I cant wait to see it in person.
Adam
Mercedes-Benz has given us the ability to add Navigation, A2DP, and a full media interface to Mercedes owners who purchased a C-Class or GLK that doesn’t have the multimedia package installed. I finally got the opportunity to sit down and go through the UMI Interface. It is great and easy to use. I wasn’t sure how it would be since the vehicle has the smaller screen. What I found was no problems at all with the display.
Accessing the various functions is done differently than a vehicle with the Multimedia package…
For navigation you press and hold the “CLR” button next to the COMMAND knob.
From the menu you have all the normal functions/features you find on a vehicle factory equipped with the Multimedia Package.
To access the media functions of the device press the “DISC” key.
This brings up the CD interface. With your COMMAND knob go down one level and select “CD”, this will bring up AUX Menu. Select “AUX” and you are then given the option for “DISC, AUX, USB, Audio Streaming, and iPod”.
Here is a shot of me streaming audio from my Nokia phone to the vehicle. For this function to work, your audio device has to have A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). You have to pair up your device with the car just like you did with bluetooth phone. It will create a separate profile called UMI.
The last thing to mention is real time traffic assistance for the lifetime of the vehicle.
MSRP is $1500 plus installation. I think you should find it to be under $2000 installed.
Let me know if you have any questions on how it works or the interface it’s self.
Adam
I hope everyone had great holidays. Sorry for the lack of posting in December. It was a very busy month. I will be back at it in January. Let’s all hope for a great 2009.
Adam www.mybenzguy.com
Just got the word from Mercedes-Benz. The GLK is set to launch tomorrow, Janurary 6th. The 2wd variant will follow in April. Timing couldn’t be better for a more compact, more fuel efficient and most importantly, a more affordable SUV. The GLK-Class completes and compliments our award winning family of SUVs, providing Mercedes-Benz with the most diversified product portfolio of any Luxury Brand.
Base MSRP:
GLK350 2-wheel drive MSRP $33,900
GLK350 4matic MSRP $35,900
I have a few available GLK’s for delivery once they arrive. Contact me for details.
Adam
I was excited to find out in addition to Salesmen of the Month last month, I was also in the top 50% in the US of CPO vehicle sales for November. Again thank you to all who have purchased from me last month and previously. I look forward to earning your business again.
Adam