I am curious why people desire folding mirrors?
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I am curious why people desire folding mirrors?
That seems to be one of the biggest "gripes" and I am just wondering why people need these?
I am just curious is all.
And bored I guess!!!
I am just curious is all.
And bored I guess!!!
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I wonder too; I suppose when one parks in big cities? parking garages? I hear these mirrors are popular with the rip and run crowd too......
I myself never considered it a loss, although I have never used them either......
hmmmm.....
I myself never considered it a loss, although I have never used them either......
hmmmm.....
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Ever see cars in the parking lot that for some odd reason have only one mirror folded in or out of position? People who walk between cars occasionally bump into them. Power fold mirrors are more of an Asian and European car market thing where parking spaces are typically tighter than in North America.
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Ever see cars in the parking lot that for some odd reason have only one mirror folded in or out of position? People who walk between cars occasionally bump into them. Power fold mirrors are more of an Asian and European car market thing where parking spaces are typically tighter than in North America.
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I had them on my S Classes before and rarely used them but nice to have when i wanted them. I've mentioned this before when I bought my car the dealer must have said this car is 10k less than a BMW 5 series. In order them to reach the price point a few things got left out/off.
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Just kinda depends on your own personal situation........
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2010 E350 Luxury Sedan, Engine 272 (V6)
Depends on vehicle
Had them on a Hyundai Azera and they were nice, but really didn't use them that often.
It depends on how wide the car and the mirrors are. The Azera was wider and the mirrors were much wider compared to my E350.
Haven't really missed them all things considered.
It depends on how wide the car and the mirrors are. The Azera was wider and the mirrors were much wider compared to my E350.
Haven't really missed them all things considered.
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I had them on my S Classes before and rarely used them but nice to have when i wanted them. I've mentioned this before when I bought my car the dealer must have said this car is 10k less than a BMW 5 series. In order them to reach the price point a few things got left out/off.
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folks who happen to have narrow garages really need them.
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I've loved power folding mirrors since I added them to my E46 M3. On the Benz, when programmed through the IC they're a good visual indicator of when the car is locked.
Also, a replacement mirror housing and auto-dimming glass can run over $1k. The folding option means less risk of having the mirror clipped off when parked on a side-street I suppose.
I recently retrofitted them onto my E Coupe for the reasons posted above - E Sedan has them standard (Canada).
Also, a replacement mirror housing and auto-dimming glass can run over $1k. The folding option means less risk of having the mirror clipped off when parked on a side-street I suppose.
I recently retrofitted them onto my E Coupe for the reasons posted above - E Sedan has them standard (Canada).
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2010 E550 4matic, 2008 MDX, 2011 335i Vert
I'll tell you I never once wished I had them...until about 4 weeks ago. The garage I park in in NYC started folding my pass side in every once in a while which of course I didnt notice till I was merging onto FDR drive (merges into right lane). Fortunately I relied on turning my head and blind spot assist.
Now you might say "well why didn't you check the mirror in the first place" and you'd be absolutely right. But still....good argument for power folding mirrors.
Now you might say "well why didn't you check the mirror in the first place" and you'd be absolutely right. But still....good argument for power folding mirrors.
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Hi El Cid, I too am seriously considering the switch from the Azera to the E350, what are the big differences ?
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If folding mirrors are standard in Canada wouldnt it be as simple as getting the part # and having a dealership install them? The only difficult part might be the price but it sounds very possible.
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You need the parts (left and right mirror frames), the replacement window switch panel (with the power fold button). Install requires removing both door panels, both mirror assemblies, etc. Then the instrument cluster must be coded to get the mirrors to work. Probably $1k in parts plus the labor.
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I have a narrow garage that I share with the wife's Lexus RX. I'm having MBenzNL install them from Euro parts. Hopefully in the next month or so.
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Please keep us informed, I also want to get this done. How much, how difficult, how well it looks, and and how well does it work. TIA
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I live on the north side of Chicago with narrow, congested streets. If you're parked on a side street, folding mirrors could make a big difference, especially in areas with lots of double parked cars. Folding mirrors are standard in Europe and Asia where similar conditions exist.