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hey guys,my questions are if i add a mp3 do i still keep the single cd also or is the mp3 all you get becides radio?also my car is built with gt package with the bose system but the car is still in japan [still shows new vin]is the mp3 port installed,or should i still have time to add it? does anyone know how much extra for this? thanks for any info,ak.
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The MP3 player takes the spot of the regular CD player.
The MP3 will be installed at the dealer and as far as I know, not at port. If someone knows otherwise, I would like to know.
Since, this is a dealer installed option you will pay thru the nose and if you go thru my dealer he is charging $140/hr to install. In short, I am getting ripped.
The MP3 will be installed at the dealer and as far as I know, not at port. If someone knows otherwise, I would like to know.
Since, this is a dealer installed option you will pay thru the nose and if you go thru my dealer he is charging $140/hr to install. In short, I am getting ripped.
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The price is depends on your dealer. I have seen it stated between $350-435.
Installation is another point. Some have said this was included in the price and others stated having to pay an hourly installation fee.
Installation is another point. Some have said this was included in the price and others stated having to pay an hourly installation fee.
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so does that $350 price (or whatever it was) for the MP3 player include installation??
so does that $350 price (or whatever it was) for the MP3 player include installation??
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Originally posted by digi168
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Just received the price list for accesories in Canada. I'm assuming it's the same in Ontario as in BC. The MP3 player is an option. The MP3 player lists at 529.75 and it looks like there is a MP3 player panel for 29.99. Installation is 1.2, whatever that means.
I'm considering getting it, but I'm wondering if it's worth it since there is a 6 CD changer.
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Yeah, I ordered mine. I just called back yesterday and told him not to install anything. So far, all the accessories people have received have come with instructions (including audio units), and we've got lots of detailed photos of the install thanks to Yuhki. Dealer tried to sway me a little, but was nice about it and didn't persist.
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Originally posted by Bulldog6670
The MP3 player lists at 529.75 and it looks like there is a MP3 player panel for 29.99. Installation is 1.2, whatever that means.
The MP3 player lists at 529.75 and it looks like there is a MP3 player panel for 29.99. Installation is 1.2, whatever that means.
So, a SIT of 1.2 = 1.2 hours
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Has anyone bought the mp3 after the fact and installed it yourself yet?
I'm thinking of getting one and doing it, but would like to hear experiences...
Thanks.
I'm thinking of getting one and doing it, but would like to hear experiences...
Thanks.
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Originally posted by RX-Nut
Has anyone bought the mp3 after the fact and installed it yourself yet?
I'm thinking of getting one and doing it, but would like to hear experiences...
Thanks.
Has anyone bought the mp3 after the fact and installed it yourself yet?
I'm thinking of getting one and doing it, but would like to hear experiences...
Thanks.
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I'm curious to see if it provides any sort of directory navigation and track grouping, or if it just treats the entire disk like a single multi-track mega-CD. I'm assuming that it will read the ID3 tags and put the info up in the multi-function display, just as the manual describes for the MD player. I was initially disappointed to see that the MD text doesn't auto-scroll - you have to turn the TEXT **** to scroll it manully - but on reflection I expect a scrolling display would be an unnecessary distraction.
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Originally posted by eccles
I'm curious to see if it provides any sort of directory navigation and track grouping, or if it just treats the entire disk like a single multi-track mega-CD. I'm assuming that it will read the ID3 tags and put the info up in the multi-function display, just as the manual describes for the MD player. I was initially disappointed to see that the MD text doesn't auto-scroll - you have to turn the TEXT **** to scroll it manully - but on reflection I expect a scrolling display would be an unnecessary distraction.
I'm curious to see if it provides any sort of directory navigation and track grouping, or if it just treats the entire disk like a single multi-track mega-CD. I'm assuming that it will read the ID3 tags and put the info up in the multi-function display, just as the manual describes for the MD player. I was initially disappointed to see that the MD text doesn't auto-scroll - you have to turn the TEXT **** to scroll it manully - but on reflection I expect a scrolling display would be an unnecessary distraction.
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I tried making a CD with CD-TEXT for each track and played it on the Bose GT package CD deck, and it doesnt seem to take the Text.
Here's hoping the MP3 deck does good ID3!
Here's hoping the MP3 deck does good ID3!
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Originally posted by RX-Nut
I tried making a CD with CD-TEXT for each track and played it on the Bose GT package CD deck, and it doesnt seem to take the Text.
I tried making a CD with CD-TEXT for each track and played it on the Bose GT package CD deck, and it doesnt seem to take the Text.