CLS purchase - do I need Comand?

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Hi Folks, I'm looking at purchasing a used CLS 320d. A quick delve into the market seems to reveal that I need to be paying £31k+ for one with "Comand", whereas I'd get away with paying £27k for one without. Is the system really worth the extra £4k the market seems to demand? Alternatively, does anyone know if it can be retro-fitted and if so, any idea of cost?

Thanks.

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Mat, thanks for your reponse. It seems to me that I can buy a CLS without Comand for £4k less than one with and yet retrofit it for £3k, saving £1k. I shouldn't make sense but it does, so I will now look a little wider. In your experience, are there any other 'must have' features on these cars. Personally, I think the black piano wood interior is absolutely exquisite but me thinks cars with that option are likely to be a tad too expensive. Any thoughts?

Cheers
Neil

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wacky racer - v nice car, but that's a fabulous view out of your front door!

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Thanks Andy. When you sold your CLS, did anyone raise the issue of it being a strict 4 seater? I only ask because although I don't see it as an issue for me (frankly, 4 adults,or in our case, two adults and two children, is about as many as you can COMFORTABLY fit into any standard car) some people have expressed the view to me that as second-hand values even out with other cars, cars like the BMW 5 series are likely to be in greater demand? It's not dissuaded me from taking the plunge, it's just got me thinking.