Latest COMAND sat nav DVD

[Marque]

I notice that a new version of the MB sat nav disc is out, labelled "DVD COMAND APS 2008". This is version 8.0 for some models (such as my E-Class) and version 9.1 for others.

I'm not sure how much these DVDs normally retail for, but I found that either one is available from a Mercedes-Benz Dealer for £138.00, which sounds pretty good. This price doesn't include delivery and might not include VAT. (I didn't ask and they didn't say.)

My car still has the original version (4.1) so I think I will get the new DVD. Do I need to have the COMAND firmware upgrade too?

 

[masqueraid]

I would recommend it but make sure you you have all the dealer firmware updates (free) installed too. The firmware will remove access to the Engineering Tools menu but does allow the ETA to be diaplayed at the bottom of the screen when using the Nav.

Some history of firmware updates and which you need here

 

[C43AMG]

Give Alfie a call first.

 

[Alfie]

I notice that a new version of the MB sat nav disc is out, labelled "DVD COMAND APS 2008". This is version 8.0 for some models (such as my E-Class) and version 9.1 for others.

I'm not sure how much these DVDs normally retail for, but I found that either one is available from a Mercedes-Benz Dealer for £138.00, which sounds pretty good. This price doesn't include delivery and might not include VAT. (I didn't ask and they didn't say.)

My car still has the original version (4.1) so I think I will get the new DVD. Do I need to have the COMAND firmware upgrade too?

The new V8 for E/CLS/SL etc is out.

If you want to go to it from version 4 then you will need the updates to the headunit and the NAV. These should be done free if your car is under warranty. If not they may charge.

If you come to the midlands GTG at Jays fine establishment, we can do them for you free of charge.

 

[DieselE]

I notice that a new version of the MB sat nav disc is out, labelled "DVD COMAND APS 2008". This is version 8.0 for some models (such as my E-Class) and version 9.1 for others.

I'm not sure how much these DVDs normally retail for, but I found that either one is available from a Mercedes-Benz Dealer for £138.00, which sounds pretty good. This price doesn't include delivery and might not include VAT. (I didn't ask and they didn't say.)

My car still has the original version (4.1) so I think I will get the new DVD. Do I need to have the COMAND firmware upgrade too?

It does include VAT but postage is £5. Mind you that's next day special delivery so not too bad.

http://shop.mercedes-benzofmiltonkeynes.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=140&products_id=996

 

[Rory]

It does include VAT but postage is £5. Mind you that's next day special delivery so not too bad.

http://shop.mercedes-benzofmiltonkeynes.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=140&products_id=996

Actually, they're very good prices for the DVD's (although the V9.1 for C Class etc says not to order as there are supply issues and a new one is coming in June). The DVDs where previously around the £250 mark. I wonder if MB have had a policy change or if that's just a low price from the dealer featured?

I still think it's bonkers that, even at £138, you can buy a whole stand-alone nav system for the price of a Merc upgrade disk - £50 or so would be more reasonable and I'll bet many people would upgrade every time for that rather than only upgrading when they really feel it's necessary.

 

[Marque]

Actually, they're very good prices for the DVD's (although the V9.1 for C Class etc says not to order as there are supply issues and a new one is coming in June). The DVDs where previously around the £250 mark. I wonder if MB have had a policy change or if that's just a low price from the dealer featured?

I still think it's bonkers that, even at £138, you can buy a whole stand-alone nav system for the price of a Merc upgrade disk - £50 or so would be more reasonable and I'll bet many people would upgrade every time for that rather than only upgrading when they really feel it's necessary.

I agree! I had a perfectly good TomTom that also worked well as an in-car hands free system with my Bluetooth mobile phone. New maps were around £30-£40. (It has been donated to the Mrs.) However, I do like the full integration of everything with COMAND, so I will pay the MB price just this once. I thought the price would be £250-£300, so I'm not too displeased.

 

[SargeBenz]

The new V8 for E/CLS/SL etc is out.

Alfie,

Do you know what the differences are between v7 and this new v8 for the UK ? From the limited search I have done, it appears Spain and Portugal are updated.

Thx, SargeBenz

 

[glojo]

I notice that a new version of the MB sat nav disc is out, labelled "DVD COMAND APS 2008". This is version 8.0 for some models (such as my E-Class) and version 9.1 for others.

I'm not sure how much these DVDs normally retail for, but I found that either one is available from a Mercedes-Benz Dealer for £138.00, which sounds pretty good. This price doesn't include delivery and might not include VAT. (I didn't ask and they didn't say.)

My car still has the original version (4.1) so I think I will get the new DVD. Do I need to have the COMAND firmware upgrade too?

The biggest change you will notice is the activation of TMC

£138 is amazing and Pioneer were charging far more for there upgrade DVD.

Good luck
Regards
John

 

[Mike Harding]

Typical! not only have I just spent (16/04/08) £206.05 on a V7 disc from Command on Line (I was upgrading from a 4.1) but had I waited for only four weeks it would only have been £138 for a V8!! (and before you say it yes I did ask if a new version was imminent but was told it was the 2007/2008 disc so a new version was not likely.) That moan aside; for the benefit of those planning on doing any travelling in Western Europe using the V7 Disc, I have just returned from a 4K mile trip through France Spain and Portugal. V7 Disc worked OK but was frequently showing ‘off road’ in North Western and Central France, and often in Spain when using some of the newer roads travelling North West from Granada in to Portugal. I guess these up dates will be included in the new V8 disc. It seems both France and Spain have commissioned a considerable number of new roads over the past 12 to 18 months that are understandably not on the old V7 disc.
Mike Harding

 

[Marque]

Typical! not only have I just spent (16/04/08) £206.05 on a V7 disc from Command on Line (I was upgrading from a 4.1) but had I waited for only four weeks it would only have been £138 for a V8!! (and before you say it yes I did ask if a new version was imminent but was told it was the 2007/2008 disc so a new version was not likely.) That moan aside; for the benefit of those planning on doing any travelling in Western Europe using the V7 Disc, I have just returned from a 4K mile trip through France Spain and Portugal.

At least you had a good reason to get the disc when you did. Otherwise, you would have been "off road" a lot more in France and Spain with version 4.1. Apparently, coverage in Spain and Portugal is much improved in version 8.0.

The version 8.0 disc was added to the MBofMK Online Shop Catalogue on 26 April 2008, after your purchase date.

 

[Mike Harding]

Marque,
You clearly have a more up to date MK on line shop ref, as the date on the MK on line shop page referred to by DieselE above also says Wednesday 26 April, but 2006 not 2008. I also note the review from a gentleman in Gibraltar was dated November 2007. I guess the URL I used for the MK on line shop page needs an update.
Mike Harding

 

[crockers]

Typical! not only have I just spent (16/04/08) £206.05 on a V7 disc from Command on Line (I was upgrading from a 4.1) but had I waited for only four weeks it would only have been £138 for a V8!! (and before you say it yes I did ask if a new version was imminent but was told it was the 2007/2008 disc so a new version was not likely.) That moan aside; for the benefit of those planning on doing any travelling in Western Europe using the V7 Disc, I have just returned from a 4K mile trip through France Spain and Portugal. V7 Disc worked OK but was frequently showing ‘off road’ in North Western and Central France, and often in Spain when using some of the newer roads travelling North West from Granada in to Portugal. I guess these up dates will be included in the new V8 disc. It seems both France and Spain have commissioned a considerable number of new roads over the past 12 to 18 months that are understandably not on the old V7 disc.
Mike Harding

with V4.1 you may have ended up lost in the Pyrennes...

 

[Mike Harding]

You’re quite right Crockers. I am also delighted that I am no longer constantly told that I’m ‘off road’ and to ‘please follow the arrow on the display’ when using the Semington by-pass en route to Trowbridge!
Mike Harding

 

[Marque]

You clearly have a more up to date MK on line shop ref, as the date on the MK on line shop page referred to by DieselE above also says Wednesday 26 April, but 2006 not 2008. I also note the review from a gentleman in Gibraltar was dated November 2007. I guess the URL I used for the MK on line shop page needs an update.

I guess I saw what I expected to find, not what was there! If you enlarge the image you will see that it is in fact a picture of the version 4.0 DVD and case. Clearly, the catalogue entry is being reused and they just change the version number and some of the description. It is possible, therefore, that version 8.0 is more recent than I said.

 

[Marque]

I just received an e-mail from TomTom inviting me to purchase map updates. The price is £60 for Western Europe and £40 for just Great Britain and Ireland. I think I took advantage of a discount offer last time, which is why I thought it was lower. TomTom maps include full UK postcodes, which have to be licensed from Royal Mail. But given the smaller user-base, wider country coverage and TMC licensing of the MB map, something around £90 would seem a fair price to me.

 

[ckember]

don't MB give away the updates under warranty?


We give our customers new software releases for free if they are under warranty or have a contract our packages cost a couple of £K

 

[DieselE]

I guess I saw what I expected to find, not what was there! If you enlarge the image you will see that it is in fact a picture of the version 4.0 DVD and case. Clearly, the catalogue entry is being reused and they just change the version number and some of the description. It is possible, therefore, that version 8.0 is more recent than I said.

Well it was certainly available on 2 May because that's when I ordered it. Like others I read 26 April as being 2008 but having gone back to the link it is 2006.

 

[DieselE]

don't MB give away the updates under warranty?


We give our customers new software releases for free if they are under warranty or have a contract our packages cost a couple of £K

I got an update from V4 to V4.1 under warranty and I think the same happened to people who bought cars with V5, free upgrade to 5.1. Mind you I think this was because of known problems with V4 & V5. So I think the answer is they will update if the original purchase was found to have problems.

 

[Alfie]

Typical! not only have I just spent (16/04/08) £206.05 on a V7 disc from Command on Line (I was upgrading from a 4.1) but had I waited for only four weeks it would only have been £138 for a V8!! (and before you say it yes I did ask if a new version was imminent but was told it was the 2007/2008 disc so a new version was not likely.) That moan aside; for the benefit of those planning on doing any travelling in Western Europe using the V7 Disc, I have just returned from a 4K mile trip through France Spain and Portugal. V7 Disc worked OK but was frequently showing ‘off road’ in North Western and Central France, and often in Spain when using some of the newer roads travelling North West from Granada in to Portugal. I guess these up dates will be included in the new V8 disc. It seems both France and Spain have commissioned a considerable number of new roads over the past 12 to 18 months that are understandably not on the old V7 disc.
Mike Harding

I can honestly say that the instant we knew that V8 was out we stopped selling V7. With the DVD's we are not given advance notice they are coming out. The Teleatlas Cd's, we do get advance warning. I am sorry the timing of your purchase has left you feeling annoyed. I'll PM you with an offer

EDIT: I cant PM you so i've sent you an email.