Porsche Dash Cam Review, Cost and Installation?
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I just heard back from a local DC/MD/VA Porsche Dealership for cost and installation for the new Porsche Dash Cam and was quoted just over $2,500 to have purchased and installed in my 2021 Base 992. I've reached out to several dealerships but so far only 1 has gotten back to me with pricing.
Does this sound right to anyone? Also, has anyone purchased and/or seen any reviews yet? I haven't found any on Youtube...just generic 60 second videos from Dealerships saying they now have it.
Does this sound right to anyone? Also, has anyone purchased and/or seen any reviews yet? I haven't found any on Youtube...just generic 60 second videos from Dealerships saying they now have it.
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I just heard back from a local DC/MD/VA Porsche Dealership for cost and installation for the new Porsche Dash Cam and was quoted just over $2,500 to have purchased and installed in my 2021 Base 992. I've reached out to several dealerships but so far only 1 has gotten back to me with pricing.
Does this sound right to anyone? Also, has anyone purchased and/or seen any reviews yet? I haven't found any on Youtube...just generic 60 second videos from Dealerships saying they now have it.
Does this sound right to anyone? Also, has anyone purchased and/or seen any reviews yet? I haven't found any on Youtube...just generic 60 second videos from Dealerships saying they now have it.
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My car is not pre-wired to my knowledge...I believe Porsche just started offering the pre-wiring option on the configurator for 2023 models.
They quoted me $528.64 for the camera and $1,842.50 for Labor...so with tax just over $2,500.
They quoted me $528.64 for the camera and $1,842.50 for Labor...so with tax just over $2,500.
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I personally don't know why anyone would want to spend $2500 for a Porsche-branded camera when there are cheaper alternatives with 2CH-4K, cloud uploads, downloads, and more. If you're pre-wired, I guess pull the trigger, if you are not, I can send pictures of my BlackVue setup for you.
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I agree...I just didn't know if the Porsche Dash Cam is on another level or something. I realize a ton of Dash Cams out there aren't great and can't even read license plates.
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Yea. Although I don't think it's an egregious quote cause you're not pre wired, it's certainly not the best choice. You can get the Porsche camera if you must from somewhere like Delaware Porsche who sells parts for cheap and avoid paying tax then get it installed.
But if you're not pre-wired, I'd go aftermarket. Blackvue seems to be forum participants preferred camera.
But if you're not pre-wired, I'd go aftermarket. Blackvue seems to be forum participants preferred camera.
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Depending on the quality of the camera that price may not be that bad. I would want to know more about the camera quality - which is important - but I'd also want to know about the storage. One of the things that a lot of the camera posts/review overlook is that storage on most cameras is god awful and you'll burn through storage cards. It has something to do with the constant writes the camera is doing to the cards and how that wears them out prematurely (or something like that). And then you have to be quick about downloading the card if you had an event of some kind because a high quality video camera may only be able to store the last two hours of your driving.
So if Porsche is doing something like integrating the camera into the My Porsche app, or something cool like that, then yeah, I might bite on that offer.
So if Porsche is doing something like integrating the camera into the My Porsche app, or something cool like that, then yeah, I might bite on that offer.
SDXC was designed for storage, and performance for 4K video, and often found on SLR cameras. They can handle extreme IOPs and a lot of brand name SDXC cards come with lifetime warranty.
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I have 15% tint on my windshield with blackvue dr900x, I'll get some footage when I finally get on the road.
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For $130 I have ordered the pre wiring for Dashcam on my 911T being built on 3/17... I understand that if it is pre wired, it is simply the cost of the camera and no other labor required... It connects right on the mirror.
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Blend mount is very popular for those that run radar detectors. You can also use it to power a dash camera.
https://blendmount.com/porsche/911/
A lot cheaper than $2,500, and clean install.
https://blendmount.com/porsche/911/
A lot cheaper than $2,500, and clean install.
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Depending on the quality of the camera that price may not be that bad. I would want to know more about the camera quality - which is important - but I'd also want to know about the storage. One of the things that a lot of the camera posts/review overlook is that storage on most cameras is god awful and you'll burn through storage cards.
Quality of the dashcam suffers because video recordings of moving cars, especially if they are moving at an angle or to the side of your own moving car, will usually make license plate recognition impossible (even on my 4K Blackvue) unless it is the car right in front of you. The Porsche dashcam doesn't cost enough to indicate any major technology difference than top dashcams. I guess it's not even 4K given the Porsche markup and its price comparison to Blackvue's 4K.
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I personally don't know why anyone would want to spend $2500 for a Porsche-branded camera when there are cheaper alternatives with 2CH-4K, cloud uploads, downloads, and more. If you're pre-wired, I guess pull the trigger, if you are not, I can send pictures of my BlackVue setup for you.
do you have it hardwired to the battery?
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The cars with Surround View got minimum 4 cameras already....
I also believe there are multiple cameras in the rear view mirror assembly, facing front.
So, why this nonsense of installing more camera on the windshield that will block the view?
How come Porsche not using the cameras already installed in the car?
Hope 992.2 will change that... but I am not expecting much.
I also believe there are multiple cameras in the rear view mirror assembly, facing front.
So, why this nonsense of installing more camera on the windshield that will block the view?
How come Porsche not using the cameras already installed in the car?
Hope 992.2 will change that... but I am not expecting much.
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