W211 wagon and Parktronic

May 23, 2005 | 01:46 AM

flaw

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W211 wagon and Parktronic

can someone tell me why NA spec W211 wagon do not have parktronoc option available? I can understand MB not offering it on a small car like the SLK, but on an E500T, you definitely need it. Or am I mistaken and it is available?

May 23, 2005 | 11:46 AM

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We need it

I agree that this is needed and as far as I can tell, is not offered. It should be standard for crying out loud.

May 23, 2005 | 02:51 PM

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It's available on a European W211 wagon and the US sedan, but not the US wagon...I don't get it. The $1000 or so would be well worth it if it saved you from one scratched bumber!

May 23, 2005 | 06:26 PM

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You can always add it after you buy the car on the wagon.

May 23, 2005 | 07:52 PM

HotWheels500

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Sunman, I have the wagon, any idea what the cost would be to have it installed? And, is this something the dealer can do or would a 3rd party be needed?

May 23, 2005 | 08:59 PM

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The dealer can install it but if you are going to pay an hourly rate, it would be pretty expensive. I would guestimate about 2500

May 23, 2005 | 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sunman

I would guestimate about 2500

for JUST parts or JUST labour?

...3500USD would be doable...

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May 24, 2005 | 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HotWheels500

Thanks guys. Sounds pretty pricey. Maybe I'll just keep doing it the old fashioned way. Thanks again.

It is rediculous your not having the option????? In fact mind boggling.

John

May 24, 2005 | 07:56 AM

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Another change MB could make is to get themselves a competent president for MB-USA!!!! Sorry, off topic.

May 24, 2005 | 08:27 AM

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for JUST parts or JUST labour?

...3500USD would be doable...

greetingz,

Just for parts. Plus labor of course.

May 26, 2005 | 09:22 PM

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E500 Wagon Aftermarket Parktronic.......

See post by "fgwinn" on 5-17-05 for a great and inexpensive solution......

Jan 18, 2011 | 01:38 PM

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Sunil,
Do you still have bumper inserts for w211 wagon?
Ed

Last edited by ed2001z; Jan 18, 2011 at 01:43 PM. Reason: Omission

Jan 18, 2011 | 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SUNILP

The dealer can install it but if you are going to pay an hourly rate, it would be pretty expensive. I would guestimate about 2500

When my 2008 wagon arrived, the dealer quoted me $750 for 4 rear parking sensors, all painted to match, just like the factory ones. This was for audio alerts only, with no lights like the factory one has. Just before they drilled the holes, the installer noticed that the rear bumper brace left too little room for the sensors, so they could not install the system.

If you look closely at the rear bumper of a European W211 wagon, you will notice that the bumper is thinner than on US wagon models. Since the volume of US wagons is quite low, Mercedes most likely decided it wasn't worth designing rear parking sensors specifically for US wagons.

That said, compared to most cars, the wagon has such great rear visibility that I hardly miss the Parktronic.

Jan 18, 2011 | 09:20 PM

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I had an R-Class with Parktronic and an E wagon without it. In the R it was useful within limits because of the poor rear visibility. Not really an issue with the wagon, I find.