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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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I found a GS350 w/o ML system. Is it difficult or should I say expensive to get it upgraded? Does not having ML system that big of a deal? What are the advantages of having ML?

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eh imo the ML system for the GS isnt that much better than the "premium" sound system. only benefit of having ML is you get the dvd player which though can easily be countered with a Vaistech unit for people that dont have ML
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eh imo the ML system for the GS isnt that much better than the "premium" sound system. only benefit of having ML is you get the dvd player which though can easily be countered with a Vaistech unit for people that dont have ML
Is Vaistech an attchment? How much does that run and what are its features?
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ML does sound a little better, when playing cd's but when you install the Vaistech is sounds pretty clear and has more bass. Vaistech is a device that allows you to use your iPod to play music, it has a price of $199 to higher price if you want the hard-drive.
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ML does sound a little better, when playing cd's but when you install the Vaistech is sounds pretty clear and has more bass. Vaistech is a device that allows you to use your iPod to play music, it has a price of $199 to higher price if you want the hard-drive.
Thanks for the info. I should be going to pick up my 350 next week.
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not worth all the work imho
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you can get a vaistech unit that supports video and you'll be able to display it on your screen. imo a much better solution then the over priced ML
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you can get a vaistech unit that supports video and you'll be able to display it on your screen. imo a much better solution then the over priced ML
I just priced a Vaistech unit in my city and the guy said that it would run me about $450 for unit and install. Is that a good deal?
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what unit? there are a ton of different models. what functions are you looking for? that would help determine which unit to get.
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
what unit? there are a ton of different models. what functions are you looking for? that would help determine which unit to get.
I'm looking for one that is compatible to an ipod classic and can play video.
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I'm looking for one that is compatible to an ipod classic and can play video.
that means sl2vi (sl2ic you need itouch with ios4). 450 bucks installed? if you ask me it's on the high side
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Can this work on the 2011 is 350 AWD

As I am also looking for an alternative to using my nav to play DVDs
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yea henry would know more about which models would work best for each case, i just plug the name
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not worth all the work imho
yeah you'd have to add more speakers, there's a unit in the trunk.. it goes on and on. It's not worth it. REally it's not worth the original option price. that was like a $4000 addition, with the Sat/Nav DVD etc.

but i bought used, so i was stuck with it.
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Originally Posted by felixdang
Can this work on the 2011 is 350 AWD

As I am also looking for an alternative to using my nav to play DVDs
2011 has gen6, no video system works on the car yet from vaistech (or other companies). they are still working on it
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