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Offline GlennQuagmire

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Reverse cam?
« on: 04 September 2009, 12:11 »
Have anyone tried the reverse (or parking or what it's called) camera yet? Im interested in seeing a demo of it but a youtube search yields nothing at all ... I wonder if it will be worth the extra money.
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Offline Radek

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Re: Reverse cam?
« Reply #1 on: 04 September 2009, 12:21 »
I had 2 test drives and both cars had it. IMHO it's really good. Funny thing, when I was reversing the car using the mirrors I didn't think I could make it into the place behind me without scratching other cars with my rear bumper. The dealer who was with the car with me could see the situation on the display and said "Trust the camera". So I did and it went fine.
I decided to go for the whole pack with front and rear sensors and the park assist system which is only £60 on top of that. Bargain!
 
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Offline gc76

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Re: Reverse cam?
« Reply #2 on: 04 September 2009, 12:34 »
I got the park assist and its really good.  Gave it a try for the 1st time last night.  It works well and its something to show off to the passanger
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Re: Reverse cam?
« Reply #3 on: 04 September 2009, 12:38 »
the only time a reversing camera is useful is on a luton van or anything larger. even then you can still manage without them.
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Offline countrytrucker

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Re: Reverse cam?
« Reply #4 on: 04 September 2009, 12:53 »

I went for it on my car because the demo car I drove had it.

I had it on my X5 but the camera was always exposed so got dirty everytime it rained. The VW one is hidden behind the badge.

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Offline p3asa

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Re: Reverse cam?
« Reply #5 on: 04 September 2009, 13:18 »
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Offline Jay

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Re: Reverse cam?
« Reply #6 on: 04 September 2009, 13:34 »
Quote from: shrocco on 04 September 2009, 12:38
the only time a reversing camera is useful is on a luton van or anything larger. even then you can still manage without them.

'comon sharpie, remember what section you're in  :laugh:  :grin:  :lipsrsealed:
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Offline hutch924

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Re: Reverse cam?
« Reply #7 on: 04 September 2009, 14:38 »
i have got it, but i think it is more of a novelty than anything passengers love it though
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Offline p3asa

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Re: Reverse cam?
« Reply #8 on: 04 September 2009, 14:45 »
I thought for £150 it hardly costs anything but could imagine when I come to sell the car it might appeal to someone and just clinch the deal  :wink:
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Offline hutch924

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Re: Reverse cam?
« Reply #9 on: 04 September 2009, 14:59 »
Quote from: p3asa on 04 September 2009, 14:45
I thought for £150 it hardly costs anything but could imagine when I come to sell the car it might appeal to someone and just clinch the deal  :wink:

exactly, thats what it is all about, the more stuff on your car when you come to sell it the easier i reckon you can sell it
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