09-27-2011, 02:35 PM | #1 |
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Retro fitting rear view camera (UK)
Just an FYI, I spoke to the local dealer today to find out the cost of retro fitting the rear camera, they quoted parts including VAT of just over £800.
The more expensive part is the labour.. 6.5 hours! So, considering they charge by 5 minute blocks.. thats an awful expensive retro fit by the dealer. (Didn't even bother asking them to quote that!) |
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09-27-2011, 03:00 PM | #3 |
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Sheesh. Must say with the limited rear vis with my parking requirements I use mine every day. Top view is just superb for parking within lines etc. Parking in my narrow space would be impossible without risking wheels & more. So far no issues - I even spotted and avoided a bottle camouflaged against the kerb and avoided it by camera.
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09-27-2011, 03:04 PM | #4 |
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I would imagine its in that region, and more the nearer to London or other major cities you get.
I wish BMW would just quote an all in price to have it fitted rather than quote parts plus labour. |
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is that rear view only or rear view and top view? the top view camera is so cool - although not unique to BMW, the Infiniti EX35 had a very similar system.
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09-27-2011, 04:30 PM | #6 |
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I now wish I had ordered the top view cam at the time, but didn't. It is about $2k to install retro. Not going to do it, the option was $700 at the order time.
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It's an option I wish I had, but not that much!
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Has anyone thought of installing a front facing camera on the X3. As the rise in fraudulent accidents increased i would like a front facing camera which is being recorded. Obviously we don't want to ruin the look of the vehicle any ideas?
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09-28-2011, 07:18 AM | #9 |
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ouch... i assume that would be for rear view and not topview?
i'm really glad i got the rear view as the visibility is quite bad.. so nice seeing the parking lines all marked out as well though i still prefer using my own eyes instead of the camera!
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09-29-2011, 03:35 PM | #10 |
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Probably not full featured no
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I am glad I ordered the "Top View", the Auto Boot lid is expensive for what it is/does. I ordered that as well though as you can adjust the hight of the opening.
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