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R57 Thinking of replacing my '05 MCSC with an R57...

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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 04:46 AM
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Thinking of replacing my '05 MCSC with an R57...

The '05 only has 81K miles, but has a failing passenger seat occupancy sensor, and I'm really spoiled by modern nav and bluetooth functionality in my truck...

I'll probably pretty much load it up (or choose one like that from the lot); I'm on the fence about nav though. I use Waze on my phone for nav now and like that it will always be up to date. Is Nav a feature that can be added later if I change my mind (on my RAM truck it was a call to the dealer and they gave me a code to enter)?

Any options that don't live up to their descriptions?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 07:04 PM
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I did a "test sit" in a '15 today to check legroom. It seemed a little more snug than the '05, but the salesman says it should be identical (I'm 6'5 and drive with the seat all the way back). I'll go back with a measuring tape next time, but does anyone know if the stats changed?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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I too am 6'5", and I noticed the big difference between my R52/R53 and the R56 the door panels are different giving me less room around the elbow area.

Leg room was fine, just not as much room for...girth.

May be the same with the R57.
 
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