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Why would Canadian vehicles get folding mirrors but not U.S. cars?

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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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Why would Canadian vehicles get folding mirrors but not U.S. cars?
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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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Funny that you mention that. They also get cooled seats as an option.
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Because they pay more for them.
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Another round of ICE
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I don't know, but the sport package in the states is much cooler. Our sport does not give us red stitching, red seatbelts, metallic interior trim, or the two tone wheels.
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My US model has folding mirrors. I thought a lot of them did
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Originally Posted by Dizm
My US model has folding mirrors. I thought a lot of them did
Only 2008's in the US had them. Many older threads about problems with them. I stopped using mine because of the terrible noise when they opened or closed. The AD tried top fix them multiple times and they would be good for a short while then start up again. They eventually replaced both mirror assemblies but I had stopped folding them around that time.
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I finished retrofitting the power folding mirrors to my 2013 coupe. Pretty straight forward job. I previously retrofitted the folding mirrors on my 2005
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It makes it a lot easier to get in and out of my car while in my garage. It also protects against idiots that cant drive and smack your mirrors, causing damage.
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Originally Posted by Ron Jr
Only 2008's in the US had them. Many older threads about problems with them. I stopped using mine because of the terrible noise when they opened or closed. The AD tried top fix them multiple times and they would be good for a short while then start up again. They eventually replaced both mirror assemblies but I had stopped folding them around that time.
I've had the folding mirror squeal about 4 years ago, after 2 years of ownership. After the squeal, I was fed up with it so I turned off the auto-folding and just use the fold button whenever I need it. I don't remember the last time I heard them squeal and I use them everyday when I park on the street for work.

One of the reasons why I turned it off was for reliability. It's another thing to go wrong on the car.
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