Do we know for sure that a regular StarTac will not work with the MB installation kit on the 2000 E class? I noticed that the installation kit and the MB StarTac are sold separately although the dealer insists that the two will only work together.

Together as a package at US$1300+installation, the setup totally cost prohibitive but if there is a better solution that will work with the in-dash/steering wheel control buttons, please share!

Eric

Well, we have already discussed this topic last year. It turns out that the startac has lots of different versions that you can't see from outside because they all use the same case.
If you don't want to buy the startac from MB, (I would understand it) go for a Nokia hands free unit it will cost you about 800 to 900$ without installation (not difficult to install it anyway). I must tell you that I don't really like those hands free units due to their limited life. I change my GSM phone very often (like 3 to 6months). I still keep my old Nokia 2110i because the handsfree unit is desighed for that unit only and it would cost me thousands to change the kit everytime I change my GSM...
I have opted for the other type of handsfree unit now which is the cable headphone version, it works perfectly but well it can't replace the superb feeling of the handsfree kit

Anyway, my point of view on GSM and handsfree units

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