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Old 02-19-07, 08:43 PM
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Is there a way to add DVD capabilities to watch burned music videos if you don't have ML? Help!
Old 02-19-07, 08:51 PM
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Not with the stock system.

You'll have to go aftermarket. A member installed a nice fold-out LCD screen from the stereo unit that can play DVDs. It looked clean.

As far as a picture or how they did it, I don't know where to find it for now...
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I know this might sound stupid, but I bought my car today without it. If I go back in and want to just buy the ML one, do you think they would mind? If I showed them that I truly want it and my friend knows the owner?
Old 02-19-07, 09:17 PM
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They won't mind at all. Pay the difference between a new car and your now used car plus the ML capability....and you're all set; good to go. Enjoy!

I know it's great, just today I was watching Spiderman II again (preparing for "3") and the video quality and sound is nothing short of amazing, especially the runaway train car scene.
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I haven't even received my new car. They have to find it first. So you think they wouldn't mind? I can call them first thing tomorrow? What do you think?
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you bought your car but haven't received it yet? i thought you actually bought it when you take delivery of it?
Old 02-19-07, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Not with the stock system.

You'll have to go aftermarket. A member installed a nice fold-out LCD screen from the stereo unit that can play DVDs. It looked clean.

As far as a picture or how they did it, I don't know where to find it for now...



What about using NAVandTVTOGO? I have been talking to the guy on acurazine.com and he going to get back with me.
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I put a 3k downpayment down and signed all the paperwork, but they have to swap it from another dealership because they didn't have it in their lot. They are going to look tomorrow for one. I just wrote an email to my sales rep to see if he can do anything.
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Do you have a link for that NAVandTVTOGO and how much is it costing? Wow, I bought the car of my dreams today and now after continuing to read about the ML that is soooo good, I feel like crap.
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i have navi installed on my 07...if I switched the head unit to navi with ML, would it work and would it play dvd's (i know ML sound wouldn't work since the speakers are stock)
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http://www.tvandnav2go.com/


Again i am not 100% sure but they have it for almost all other cars out there. He is suposed to get back with me soon.
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if you haven't taken delivery of the car yet, you still have a chance. look at it this way, when you purchase a car and the deal is final, you get a car and a VIN. do you have a VIN?
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I don't think i have a VIN. I don't even know what that is?
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Originally Posted by ar4605
I don't think i have a VIN. I don't even know what that is?

Vehicle Identification Number. Just call the dealership first thing this morning. You haven't taken possession of the car so it shouldn't be that big of a deal...
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Originally Posted by ar4605
I haven't even received my new car. They have to find it first. So you think they wouldn't mind? I can call them first thing tomorrow? What do you think?
CALL THEM ASAP! So they dont find the car you originally wanted.

They probably will be a little bitter because its harder to find ML.... but make sure you get the car you want. Adding ML or DVD capability in the future will be a ton more expensive.


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