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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 03:31 AM
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thoughts on installing folding sideview mirrors

I may have the chance to install the folding sideview mirrors, and was hoping anyone who has them can share their experience with them, trouble free?

I had them in my last car, and I have them on my Volvo, and got used to them.. the tight space in the garage also makes it a plus.. I wonder if it's worth the 750 or so?

thanks for any input.
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 03:51 AM
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I personally find them useless but then again my garage is so damn large you could add about 4 more 750li's in there and there would still be plenty of space. But for those who have tight garages it might be worth it.
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 03:54 AM
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I love it. I wish dad's car had it. Trust me, you'll have so much fun with the mirrors.
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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Invaluable in the UK as streets and car park spaces are much narrower than US.

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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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would you call them reliable?
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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I would call them very reliable. It's a great way to check if my car is locked by looking at it from far away. If the car is locked, the mirrors are folded.
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 12:16 AM
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thanks, I went ahead and ordered them from Steve.. they will really come in handy!
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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thanks, I went ahead and ordered them from Steve.. they will really come in handy!
I've got them on my '05 ML and frankly I hardly ever use them.
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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I've got them on my '05 ML and frankly I hardly ever use them.
On my '05 XC90 I find the almost "required equipment" to go thru some drive throughs.
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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How much do the mirrors cost?
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 11:32 PM
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$750 + $100 install with Steve.. or $750 + install rate of your dealer.
You keep your own mirror, it's all in the mount, and an internal switch.
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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 12:49 AM
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I recommend getting the convex mirrors also. They're great for eliminating blind spots.
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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 02:15 AM
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I have them and I have no regrets. Mine's set so that the side mirrors fold it when I lock the car. When I unlock it and open one of the front doors the mirror unfolds. Occasionally the driver side doesn't unfold but I just have to press the fold/unfold button (located next to seat memory buttons) to fix it.
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