between parts and install the dealer wants about $500 or more u.s.

does anyone have any experience with this option, and any suggestions ?

 

As a possible suggestion, try going to www.overstock.com and look for IPOD accessories. There is a unit for around $145 that plugs into the cigaretter lighter. It serves as a charger, and it also has a FM transmitter so your music can be played through your sound system. The unit is designed for the standard IPOD and IPOD Minis. The only issue might be if the shift lever is too close to the cigarette lighter. I saw the unit at OVERSTOCK, but I have not yet purchased the item. Is anyone else using this IPOD accessory in their SLK.

Another alternative would be to simply buy an FM transmitter device that plugs into the IPOD earbuds recepticle. Usually you can pick one of 4 possible FM channels to use, and your music will then play through your stereo system. I bought one at a Radio Shack store for around $29.

Hope that helps!

Keith

 

Follow the link, I've purchased from this site and have had good results:

http://www.formymercedes.com/mb_resu...ry=MP3+Adapter

The Bipes Automotive Portable MP3 Adapter allows you to connect your portable MP3 player or other portable audio device directly into your Mercedes Bose sound system. $119.00 USD

-Plug and play – no cutting or splicing required.
-Clean, clear sound with no fading or interference as with FM modulators.
-Easy to use – no switches, tuning, or adjustments.
-No visible parts (except the MP3 audio cable). Stock appearance is retained.

(Just make sure you get one that will work in '06 model - their customer service should be able to tell you).

GT

 

Or see this link from Crutchfield.com:

http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/I-...video_car.html

Good luck.

GT