Nicoli35

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.

holminator

Nicoli35, dude, nice new avatar. Just sayin'.

Nicoli35

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.

SanibelSpeed

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

Ah, The Collection mark up. SO GLAD I DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH THEM ANYMORE! HAHAHAHAHA!

SanibelSpeed

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?

holminator

Champion. Less drama.

Traffic though on 95 is awful; you know. Still it's worth it. I use to live close to The Collection if that tells you anything.

SanibelSpeed

I emailed Champion and asked for a quote.

holminator

Don't mess up, Champion. I know you read this.

SanibelSpeed

Hal Munter

Try Driving Expressions in Sarasota. The price is right...

SanibelSpeed

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.

Porsche911_S

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.

jlanka

I need a front camera more than a back. I know I'm going to smash the front spoiler on a curb while parking. ..

hacker-pschorr

That ship sailed 10+ years ago

+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.

Exactly, which still doesn't explain why the 991, which is a GT, doesn't have one.

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.