Thread: How to fit a 2000 s-class command sys into a 1998 e-class?
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Old 03-28-2000, 02:46 PM
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I have to admit, you got a good deal on the Command unit. We had an inquiry in PartsShop recently for a Euro Command unit. Our COST to source this from MB in Germany was going to be $5,700.

Bottom line, the 1998 E430 is totally different than the 2000 S Class. The E430 has copper wire and the 2000 S Class has fiber optic cable. The fiber optic cables control more than just the GPS system. The '98 E430 doesn't have the console cutout to accept the Command unit. If you modify the console it will cost big bucks in new materials AND in trade-in when you try to sell the car. It may even impact your warranty.

I still say that you have 2 reasonable choices:
1) Sell the car
or
2) Install an aftermarket GPS system that will fit properly.

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