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I have front and rear park assist and after getting used to it - its more than enough for me. In my experience it works very well and I feel confident even in a closed cab. I'll still retrofit a Porsche factory camera, though, if I'm able to on the 2012 model.
Holms, that means a lot coming from you brother. thanks. Rainy season almost on us out this way, gonna enjoy what little bit of sun is left. Looking forward to another winter with the car though..too much fun, man.
The Collection Porsche in Coral Gables wants $2190 + tax on a unit I can buy for $900 (they charge $1200 but that includes the camera which I don't think is included for $900 from NAV-TV). They say it's 6 hours of labor. Seems pretty pricey so gonna wait and see if the price comes down. http://www.navtv.com/product/260/rgb-pcm3-1-kit.html
Holminator, I live near them so will probably use them for warranty work and such but am willing to drive a bit to get decent service and prices. Who do you recommend in SE FL?
I'm getting my car tonight and tomorrow I'm driving her to Miami where she'll live. Sarasota is in the wrong direction. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
Interesting discussion here. I, too, would rather have a rear camera than the parking assist sensors. But I like every darn gadget I can get my hands on. As long as the car will still fly...and it will...I'd love one.
It's supposed to be a "sports car"....that's why. You guys are gonna engineer the Porsche out of it before too long.
That ship sailed 10+ years ago
Originally Posted by speedy88
back up cameras on 911s? really? ferrari is going to be way behind if that's the case. I can see them on SUVs and truck because of tow hitches. trust me, if you relying on back up cameras when backing up, you are going to regret it one day.
+1
The human eye's peripheral vision is far better than any camera will ever be (unless you have a 40" screen in the dash). You cannot see what's coming from either side while staring at the camera when backing up.
Yes they are very helpful when navigating a tight parking spot. The problem is, people are getting accustomed to relying on the cameras solely when backing up which is very dangerous when backing out of a driveway with moving objects coming from either direction out of the camera's view.
Originally Posted by fester
You guys are so right. There's no business of rear camera on sports cars.
Exactly, which still doesn't explain why the 991, which is a GT, doesn't have one.
Originally Posted by skinzy
No excuse for not having a rear camera. The sports care argument makes no sense. If you go there then why have AC or a radio at all? 4 ounces of extra weight is a no brainer.
Start eliminating those "features" along with about 500+ pounds and we can start talking about the 991 sports car.
Why not parking assist like Ford has?
While we are at it, toss in some curb feelers.