Would you pass on a great deal because of No PDC and backup camera?

avantix · 12-08-2016, 07:18 PM

Hi guys and gals,

I have a great deal on the table for a new M3 6MT except it's missing the park distance control and camera. Would you opt out of the deal because of that or simply re-adjust to driving without them?

dr.mba · 12-08-2016, 07:22 PM

If it's such a great deal then get the car and install after market cameras. There are plenty out there that you can integrate with I drive

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Dethsupp0rt · 12-08-2016, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by avantix

I have a great deal on the table for a new M3 6MT except it's missing the park distance control and camera. Would you opt out of the deal because of that or simply re-adjust to driving without them?

The key word in that question is "driving". They have no impact on the driving enjoyment of the car, so get it! :-)

avantix · 12-08-2016, 07:24 PM

Integrated with iDrive? I've searched and can't find any, are you sure they are fully integrated? My dealer proposed aftermarket not too keen though.

dr.mba · 12-08-2016, 07:26 PM

I am pretty sure I remember seeing someone in the F10 forum doing an after market retrofit for back up camera that integrates into I drive. If you search the forum you'll find it

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JibSTir13 · 12-08-2016, 07:28 PM

I would consider whether the savings amount is worth it for you to give up pdc and the camera.

Sedan_Clan · 12-08-2016, 07:31 PM

I've acted on great deals for cars that weren't 100% to my liking, and I ended up still longing for a car that had everything I wanted. Life lessons have taught me to get what I want the first time around.

Alpine300zhp · 12-08-2016, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I've acted on great deals for cars that weren't 100% to my liking, and I ended up still longing for a car that had everything I wanted. Life lessons have taught me to get what I want the first time around.

This.

spyderbret · 12-08-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I've acted on great deals for cars that weren't 100% to my liking, and I ended up still longing for a car that had everything I wanted. Life lessons have taught me to get what I want the first time around.

This statement carries a lot of weight! I have an X5 that I ordered because I wanted a very specific list of options with that vehicle and could not find it on any dealer lot. My M3 was purchased from the lot because I got such a great deal. I may have checked different boxes had I ordered it myself but I dont miss the missing options at all. What really matters is what you want. Retrofitting cameras is an option but since it wont be factory it is something to be considered. My M3 does not have any cameras or sensors or anything but that's what I wanted in the first place. I wanted a car to DRIVE, not mess with a bunch of unnecessary stuff. But that's just me. I dont even have HUD and I dont care at all because of the driving experience and what I want out of my car.

Good luck with your decision but I wouldnt pass up a great deal over cameras. YMMV.....

DL3 · 12-08-2016, 08:10 PM

If it's that good of a deal, take it. Those options are frivolous fluff.

Sedan_Clan · 12-08-2016, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DL3

If it's that good of a deal, take it. Those options are frivolous fluff.

What you deem frivolous might be of great value to somebody else.

boss2k · 12-08-2016, 08:25 PM

Backup camera and sensors are part of executive package and also has HUD which I use everyday and totally worth the extra dollars

Regarding after marked backup camera they are not as good as factory one , have one in my Acura and not totally happy

DL3 · 12-08-2016, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

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Originally Posted by DL3

If it's that good of a deal, take it. Those options are frivolous fluff.

What you deem frivolous might be of great value to somebody else.

Might be right, but then again I wouldn't purchase an "M" for anything other than the drive. To each his own

Sedan_Clan · 12-08-2016, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DL3

Might be right, but then again I wouldn't purchase an "M" for anything other than the drive. To each his own

Ahhhh, the semi self-righteous purist angle. I like it!

MrMoo · 12-08-2016, 09:05 PM

It all depends on your priorities and how good the deal is. Personally I would even take a pink car that was missing the passenger seat if it was discounted low enough. After market can solve anything.

Kankles · 12-08-2016, 11:38 PM

My previous 335 didn't have PDC or camera...when I ordered the F80 I made sure to check those boxes. But I live in a relatively urban area with many tight parking spaces, etc.

If I lived in a more "parking friendly" area I wouldn't pass up a good deal just based on those options.

DLag30 · 12-09-2016, 04:33 AM

I was actually looking for an M3 without the rear view camera and the PDC due to the holes/sensors on the bumper. You can always retrofit a rear view camera without the PDC like i have planned..

Super Spartan · 12-09-2016, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

It depends on what the option is. I've acted on great deals for cars that weren't 100% to my liking, and I ended up still longing for a car that had everything I wanted. Life lessons have taught me to get what I want the first time around.

+2

NEVER get a car with anything less than all the options you want. you will have buyer's remorse later. Get it fully loaded from the get go.

just my 2 cents

PS: would you really enjoy looking at the center console to see the PDC and camera buttons missing? looks really weird / ugly IMO

bb1857 · 12-09-2016, 06:08 AM

I would look at it from this angle....does your current car and other previous cars have these features? If so how much do you use/rely on them? If the answer is yes and often then my guess you would not be happy with a car without those options.

A great deal is fun to get but if you dump the car early because you regret the lack of the two options then you likely will lose everything you saved and then some.

onetrader · 12-09-2016, 07:34 AM

Certainly private party value will be affected.

2kaccordocoupe · 12-10-2016, 07:40 PM

I agree buyers remorse is a bitch. Get what you want the first go around so you don't have any regrets.

SakhirM4 · 12-10-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DL3

Might be right, but then again I wouldn't purchase an "M" for anything other than the drive. To each his own

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Ahhhh, the semi self-righteous purist angle. I like it!

My M4 does not have the Executive package - i.e. no HUD, no cameras, no PDC. I ordered it that way and am completely happy. Does that mean I am a semi self-righteous purist? WOW - I didn't know that - I feel so ashamed

12-08-2016, 07:18 PM	#1
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avantix Captain 344 Rep 941 Posts Drives: 2019 M4CS Lime Rock Grey Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montreal iTrader: (6)	Integrated with iDrive? I've searched and can't find any, are you sure they are fully integrated? My dealer proposed aftermarket not too keen though. __________________ 2019 M4CS Lime Rock Grey, MP HAS, GC camber plates, MPE
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dr.mba Captain 276 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2017 F. Grey M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I am pretty sure I remember seeing someone in the F10 forum doing an after market retrofit for back up camera that integrates into I drive. If you search the forum you'll find it M __________________ A mind is a terrible thing to waste
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JibSTir13 Major 603 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: F80 / FJ Cruiser Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I would consider whether the savings amount is worth it for you to give up pdc and the camera.
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DL3 First Lieutenant 138 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Darien CT. iTrader: (0)	If it's that good of a deal, take it. Those options are frivolous fluff.
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boss2k Colonel 1090 Rep 2,799 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	Backup camera and sensors are part of executive package and also has HUD which I use everyday and totally worth the extra dollars Regarding after marked backup camera they are not as good as factory one , have one in my Acura and not totally happy
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MrMoo Second Lieutenant 135 Rep 288 Posts Drives: G05 X5 M50i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	It all depends on your priorities and how good the deal is. Personally I would even take a pink car that was missing the passenger seat if it was discounted low enough. After market can solve anything.
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Kankles Rear Admiral 1485 Rep 1,706 Posts Drives: Bavarian Milk Wagon Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: € iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [0.00]	My previous 335 didn't have PDC or camera...when I ordered the F80 I made sure to check those boxes. But I live in a relatively urban area with many tight parking spaces, etc. If I lived in a more "parking friendly" area I wouldn't pass up a good deal just based on those options.
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DLag30 Second Lieutenant 104 Rep 246 Posts Drives: F80M3 & F36 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: 94080 iTrader: (2)	I was actually looking for an M3 without the rear view camera and the PDC due to the holes/sensors on the bumper. You can always retrofit a rear view camera without the PDC like i have planned..
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bb1857 Major 868 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: 2020 X3MC Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sykesville, MD iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 E92 [0.00] 2015 BMW 428GC [0.00] 2014 BMW 535i [0.00]	I would look at it from this angle....does your current car and other previous cars have these features? If so how much do you use/rely on them? If the answer is yes and often then my guess you would not be happy with a car without those options. A great deal is fun to get but if you dump the car early because you regret the lack of the two options then you likely will lose everything you saved and then some.
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1274 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	I agree buyers remorse is a bitch. Get what you want the first go around so you don't have any regrets.
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