Guys question regarding QUICK PARK!!
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Guys question regarding QUICK PARK!!
Hi Guys,
When I first bought my 09 C350 this past May, on the day I went to pick it up, I found out that w204 made before 2009 Feb? didn't come with Parktronic.
I was very pissed off at my dealer for the fact that he had never mentioned anything to me regarding this.
I bought it fully loaded so I obviously thought the parktronic was going to be on the car but instead, it came with the sunshine blind on the very rear window.
At the moment, I was so mad that I told my dealer I wasn't going to take the car.
He said that was fine but I had to wait another 2-3 months, which was just absolutely impossible.
So, I just took the car.
Therefore, at this point, I am thinking of installing quick park.
Do you guys think it is worth the money?
I quoted my dealer and roughly it's going to cost around $1000-$1200.
First of all, quick park only comes for the rear bumpers and it only makes a sound. It does not have any visual indicators.
I want something on my front bumpers as well...
So guys, plesae give me some advices regarding this.
THANKS A LOT AS ALWAYS!!
When I first bought my 09 C350 this past May, on the day I went to pick it up, I found out that w204 made before 2009 Feb? didn't come with Parktronic.
I was very pissed off at my dealer for the fact that he had never mentioned anything to me regarding this.
I bought it fully loaded so I obviously thought the parktronic was going to be on the car but instead, it came with the sunshine blind on the very rear window.
At the moment, I was so mad that I told my dealer I wasn't going to take the car.
He said that was fine but I had to wait another 2-3 months, which was just absolutely impossible.
So, I just took the car.
Therefore, at this point, I am thinking of installing quick park.
Do you guys think it is worth the money?
I quoted my dealer and roughly it's going to cost around $1000-$1200.
First of all, quick park only comes for the rear bumpers and it only makes a sound. It does not have any visual indicators.
I want something on my front bumpers as well...
So guys, plesae give me some advices regarding this.
THANKS A LOT AS ALWAYS!!
Last edited by weehyung87; Nov 16, 2009 at 02:35 AM.
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**** quick park. Get a rear view camera installed for like $400 from the dealership. I thought I was getting the european park assist on my car and when it delivered, nothing. So the dealership was like oh that's ok it's a dealer accessory, and I spend the 700 euro installling it. They drill out your bumper and mount the sensors on with like a sleeve which ruins the lines of the bumper with giant extruded rings. No front sensors, no visual indicators like you said. So I talked to them about getting the european parking assist retrofitted and spent a few thousand euro replacing my bumper, installing the new sensors, and fitting the computer.. and when it was all said and done they said, "Sorry the European module doesn't get a correct signal from the US DBUS when the car is put in reverse so it will never turn on."
Long story short, Mercedes and parking assist is a debacle. Just slap in a rear view camera and be done with it.
Long story short, Mercedes and parking assist is a debacle. Just slap in a rear view camera and be done with it.
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Yea get a camera. I refused to drill holes in my bumper unless there was an option for it. I got the camera from Midcity Engineering and got it installed (spent the money on install but there's a DIY for it on the forums). Didn't want to take responsibility if for "SOME" reason it goes wrong so paid for it. 
The camera kit, if I remember correctly, is $750 with shipping in the U.S.
The camera kit, if I remember correctly, is $750 with shipping in the U.S.
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Yea get a camera. I refused to drill holes in my bumper unless there was an option for it. I got the camera from Midcity Engineering and got it installed (spent the money on install but there's a DIY for it on the forums). Didn't want to take responsibility if for "SOME" reason it goes wrong so paid for it.
The camera kit, if I remember correctly, is $750 with shipping in the U.S.
The camera kit, if I remember correctly, is $750 with shipping in the U.S.
Did you get it installed from the MB dealer?
I already bought the Kenwood CCD-2000 rear view camera and just waiting to get it installed.
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**** quick park. Get a rear view camera installed for like $400 from the dealership. I thought I was getting the european park assist on my car and when it delivered, nothing. So the dealership was like oh that's ok it's a dealer accessory, and I spend the 700 euro installling it. They drill out your bumper and mount the sensors on with like a sleeve which ruins the lines of the bumper with giant extruded rings. No front sensors, no visual indicators like you said. So I talked to them about getting the european parking assist retrofitted and spent a few thousand euro replacing my bumper, installing the new sensors, and fitting the computer.. and when it was all said and done they said, "Sorry the European module doesn't get a correct signal from the US DBUS when the car is put in reverse so it will never turn on."
Long story short, Mercedes and parking assist is a debacle. Just slap in a rear view camera and be done with it.
Long story short, Mercedes and parking assist is a debacle. Just slap in a rear view camera and be done with it.
Last edited by weehyung87; Nov 16, 2009 at 03:05 AM.
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Installed from dealer? Why don't I just give them money 
Went to a shop and got it done. Charged me $350. Took him about 4 hours. And yes I got the VIM one. See it's an upgrade too. Put good use to the VIM already, seeing how I'm always in traffic for 2 hrs 
Went to a shop and got it done. Charged me $350. Took him about 4 hours. And yes I got the VIM one. See it's an upgrade too. Put good use to the VIM already, seeing how I'm always in traffic for 2 hrs
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What is best is the Backup cam AND Quickpark, that is the ultimate solution for backing up...
It is pretty nice being able to not turn your head when reversing and just watching a screen and then also being able to hear audible beeps when you get really close to an object...
also, i actually like the look of the quickpark sensors when installed preofessionally and they look OEM... it just makes the rear look even more high end, cus these days everybody knows those sensors mean park assist or whatever u wanna call it...
i plan to get quick park or something in the future, back up cam is nice that i have, but quick park too would be the ultimate easiest way for reversing and backing in my garage everyday
when my buddies get in my car for the first time and i start to backup, their like "a new benz doesnt have the parking beeper thing?, thats weak man!"
i agree, and want to get it someday once i know what the best option is
It is pretty nice being able to not turn your head when reversing and just watching a screen and then also being able to hear audible beeps when you get really close to an object...
also, i actually like the look of the quickpark sensors when installed preofessionally and they look OEM... it just makes the rear look even more high end, cus these days everybody knows those sensors mean park assist or whatever u wanna call it...
i plan to get quick park or something in the future, back up cam is nice that i have, but quick park too would be the ultimate easiest way for reversing and backing in my garage everyday
when my buddies get in my car for the first time and i start to backup, their like "a new benz doesnt have the parking beeper thing?, thats weak man!"
i agree, and want to get it someday once i know what the best option is
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What is best is the Backup cam AND Quickpark, that is the ultimate solution for backing up...
It is pretty nice being able to not turn your head when reversing and just watching a screen and then also being able to hear audible beeps when you get really close to an object...
also, i actually like the look of the quickpark sensors when installed preofessionally and they look OEM... it just makes the rear look even more high end, cus these days everybody knows those sensors mean park assist or whatever u wanna call it...
i plan to get quick park or something in the future, back up cam is nice that i have, but quick park too would be the ultimate easiest way for reversing and backing in my garage everyday
when my buddies get in my car for the first time and i start to backup, their like "a new benz doesnt have the parking beeper thing?, thats weak man!"
i agree, and want to get it someday once i know what the best option is
It is pretty nice being able to not turn your head when reversing and just watching a screen and then also being able to hear audible beeps when you get really close to an object...
also, i actually like the look of the quickpark sensors when installed preofessionally and they look OEM... it just makes the rear look even more high end, cus these days everybody knows those sensors mean park assist or whatever u wanna call it...
i plan to get quick park or something in the future, back up cam is nice that i have, but quick park too would be the ultimate easiest way for reversing and backing in my garage everyday
when my buddies get in my car for the first time and i start to backup, their like "a new benz doesnt have the parking beeper thing?, thats weak man!"
i agree, and want to get it someday once i know what the best option is
. I actually did purchase the rear view camera and going to have it installed this weekend. I don't know whether you know micropower99 or not, but I'm going over to his place and he will be installing it for me. I heard quick park can be very handy but it still is a lot of money just for the sound and with no visual indicators..
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I always think back up sensors are for people who don't know how to parallel park. Until my girlfriend bug the sh*t out of me to install it so that she can park with confidence. I had mine done for $350. The sensors cost only $40, its the labor that makes it so expensive. I don't think it is necessary to install it at the dealership, any reputable tuning shop can do it.
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I always think back up sensors are for people who don't know how to parallel park. Until my girlfriend bug the sh*t out of me to install it so that she can park with confidence. I had mine done for $350. The sensors cost only $40, its the labor that makes it so expensive. I don't think it is necessary to install it at the dealership, any reputable tuning shop can do it.
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Yea get a camera. I refused to drill holes in my bumper unless there was an option for it. I got the camera from Midcity Engineering and got it installed (spent the money on install but there's a DIY for it on the forums). Didn't want to take responsibility if for "SOME" reason it goes wrong so paid for it.
The camera kit, if I remember correctly, is $750 with shipping in the U.S.
The camera kit, if I remember correctly, is $750 with shipping in the U.S.
If you paid $750 for a rearview cam, then you got scammed
You can definitely come up with much cheaper solutions than that!As for the OP, learn how to park and if you're still not confident enough you wont scrape as you are parking, there is always valet.
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normally you can buy just the rear view camera for $200 and neccessary cables for around $50.
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Hi Guys. FYI please check the following:
Parktronic without holes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ShLW2yB3sE&feature=related (www.parkingdynamics.co.uk)
Installation: http://www.parkingdynamics.co.uk/Installation (very good with videos)
Parktronic Installtion video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmlzK8SG1Z8&feature=related
Google: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=electromagnetic+vs+ultras onic+parking+sensors&aq=f&oq=&aqi=
Parking Systems Explained: http://209.85.135.132/search?q=cache:ShVr89ArBGIJ:www.which.co.uk/advice/parking-systems-explained/index.jsp+electromagnetic+vs+ultrasonic+parking+se nsors&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk
Parktronic without holes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ShLW2yB3sE&feature=related (www.parkingdynamics.co.uk)
Installation: http://www.parkingdynamics.co.uk/Installation (very good with videos)
Parktronic Installtion video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmlzK8SG1Z8&feature=related
Google: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=electromagnetic+vs+ultras onic+parking+sensors&aq=f&oq=&aqi=
Parking Systems Explained: http://209.85.135.132/search?q=cache:ShVr89ArBGIJ:www.which.co.uk/advice/parking-systems-explained/index.jsp+electromagnetic+vs+ultrasonic+parking+se nsors&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk
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Hi Guys. FYI please check the following:
Parktronic without holes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ShLW2yB3sE&feature=related (www.parkingdynamics.co.uk)
Installation: http://www.parkingdynamics.co.uk/Installation (very good with videos)
Parktronic Installtion video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmlzK8SG1Z8&feature=related
Google: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=electromagnetic+vs+ultras onic+parking+sensors&aq=f&oq=&aqi=
Parking Systems Explained: http://209.85.135.132/search?q=cache:ShVr89ArBGIJ:www.which.co.uk/advice/parking-systems-explained/index.jsp+electromagnetic+vs+ultrasonic+parking+se nsors&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk
Parktronic without holes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ShLW2yB3sE&feature=related (www.parkingdynamics.co.uk)
Installation: http://www.parkingdynamics.co.uk/Installation (very good with videos)
Parktronic Installtion video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmlzK8SG1Z8&feature=related
Google: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=electromagnetic+vs+ultras onic+parking+sensors&aq=f&oq=&aqi=
Parking Systems Explained: http://209.85.135.132/search?q=cache:ShVr89ArBGIJ:www.which.co.uk/advice/parking-systems-explained/index.jsp+electromagnetic+vs+ultrasonic+parking+se nsors&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk
I must say - both our cars have full Parktronic. Visual & sound - back & front. The bumper sensors on the 204 are far less intrusive than those in the impact strips of the 203. The 203 get's away with it though. Looks OK
Once you've had Parktronic it's hard to be without.
Agree including camera is the best.
