Is it worth upgrading COMAND firmware? And NavCD - where?

[shaunconn]

Hi

I have a 1999 S430 (new shape), but the COMAND system is not the latest - MB have quoted me several hundred pounds to update the firmware...

I have 2 questions...

1. What does updating the firmware give me? Postcode search on satnav? SMS on phone, etc?

2. Does anyone know anywhere *besides* MB where I can get COMAND updated?

On another subject - anyone any idea where I can get the latest CD for the Satnav - I was told to get the travel pilot dx "7 612 160 046" from Blaupunkt, but their site says this only works for S Classes >09.99, and mine is 03.99

Any ideas?

TIA

 

[sqr]

Hi

I'm not sure what difference the new firmware makes but believe it opens/installs additional features, available as a download on the internet or as a cd for about £10.00 on ebay.

www.ebay.co.uk

for the upgrade map cd with postcode search, try here:

http://www.navshop.com/directsales/catalog/default.php

Regards

Simon

 

[maybach]

Hello

your vehicle is fitted with a pre "DX" unit. there are no M.B hardware/software update discs available for this unit. Updated Nav discs are available, but I think the latest is 2002. I will try to hunt out a part number for you

Good Luck

Maybach