Hi All-

I have the stock head unit (Becker) in my R129. Today I went to a local car stereo store to get a bid on adding a Alpine changer. I thought that I simply needed adapter cables and could add the Alpine unit (around $400 total). The dealer tells me I need a number of cables and some sort of "brain unit" as well. The total price quoted was $800-900. Is this reasonable? Are they correct?

Thanks for your help!

Scott

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Scott
2002 G500
2003 Audi Allroad
1999 Range Rover
1992 500SL (sold)
1999 ML320 (sold)
1989 300SE (sold)
1987 560SL (sold)
1986 300E (sold)
1983 300SD (sold)
1982 300D Turbo (sold)
1980 300D (sold)
1973 450SL (sold)

$800-900 | What kinda Head unit are you getting for that money?
You could buy Nakamichi's CD-45Z for $300-$350 and a CD-Changer.
They could be right, I'm not sure what kind of head unit the '92 500SL has. If it has CD - Changer controls, then you could just add an MB CD Changer (costs a lot of money though)

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2008 BMW 335i Coupe

The 92 129 has a becker 1492 radio that requires a mbz interface module@ $150.00 three hook up cables @$150.00 and the cd changer@$250.00 + labor to install and a bracket. I have it all if you want it.

Scott@lajollaaudio

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Hey Scott-

If I were to simply replace he components and start from scratch, what would you suggest for a "reasonable" system? Price?

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Scott
2002 G500
2003 Audi Allroad
1999 Range Rover
1992 500SL (sold)
1999 ML320 (sold)
1989 300SE (sold)
1987 560SL (sold)
1986 300E (sold)
1983 300SD (sold)
1982 300D Turbo (sold)
1980 300D (sold)
1973 450SL (sold)

I would reccomend at least a subwoofer a 5 ch amp and front sep. I would say from 2 to 5K easily depending on the labor rate in your area. I am finishing one in my shop now and it is @ 5K plus a bit to fix the car and remove the previous aftermarket system.

\Scott@lajollaaudio

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The Mercedes Specialists Since 1986