mgoliver(aka Beermeister) Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 ordered new A5 with lots of toys in it, among them the Bluetooth Mobile Phone connection. A couple of weeks ago got told car is being built on week 33 (we are in week 30), and once build week is confirmed nothing can be changed. Asked dealer to send me copy of confirmation, and they sent a print out of the actual order where it states the options. When going through it, noticed that "Phone Prep in FCA (needs cradle)" was ordered instead of what I want/ordered (as per signed order form). I personally think this option is a bit dated, hence why I prefer the Bluetooth with SIM-Access Porfile facility. Called them this morning to let them know.... waiting for them to com back to me. I guess being 3 weeks away from actual production, they should be able to fix their mistake. What if it can not be changed? Has anyone gone through a similar experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 You still get bluetooth to my knowledge. My A3 came with GSM prep in front armrest and that included bluetooth... If they have ordered contrary to what you wanted, refuse to pay for the option if it cant be changed... Did you get any discount out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I guess if your A5 comes with MMI (MOST not CAN) it can be changed to SAP, get the cost of the phone system refunded and I can swap it over to SAP for you. If it's RNS-E and not MMI (MOST), then bluetooth is all you can have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgoliver(aka Beermeister) Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Craigyb: I am getting MMI, AMI, DAB, DVD Sat-Nav and wanted BT for SAP with SIM on my E61. Not sure I want BT in FCA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Then you can have it swapped, with an E61 you will need SAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgoliver(aka Beermeister) Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Craigyb, will keep you posted. Did not go for the TV option, but may change my mind in future and come back to you for it. Where can I read about CAN and MOST? Just curious about how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Basically the A5 infotainment can be CAN based like the current A3/A4 or MOST based like the A6/A8/Q7. the MOST system is a fiber loop around the car connecting the components together for the audio etc. More options are available for MOST systems, like DAB, SAP, Digital TV, AMI etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgoliver(aka Beermeister) Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Would you think Audi will phase out CAN for MOST, or keep both? I would have guessed that the A5 will have MOST, or do they put CAN or MOST based on toys order when built? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Basically the A5 infotainment can be CAN based like the current A3/A4 or MOST based like the A6/A8/Q7. [/ QUOTE ] Didn't know that - thought it was all MOST based. Is that the 'MMI low' that's CAN based, or is that MOST too? I assume that 'MMI high' with DVD nav enforces MOST? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDiAvant Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 CAN based systems are nice and cheap, so my guess is the next A4 will also have both CAN/MMI options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I certainly expect the new A4 to be the same as the A5 with budget MMI low system based on can and MMI high based on MOST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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