Back up camera installed at dealership?

[TselaG80]

As the title states, is it possible to have a deal install a back up camera?

Back up camera is only to be had with executive package (stupidest thing I've ever heard). And want to know can a dealer simply install the camera, shouldn't be hard to wire the camera to the nav screen.

Before anyone ask why I don't just get the executive package, I just don't need it. I know I won't use the HUD and everythibg else is just whatever, not worth $4300. All I need is the backup camera.

[chris s]

Doubtful. It's packaged that way for a reason.

Best bet is probably to go with an aftermarket backup cam. Gotta be a few out there....

[M3Teg]

These are your two options if you want the oem look.

http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...em-integration

http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...amera-retrofit

[BMV///M3]

Wait a few months for the 2016, they may make it standard to comply with upcoming laws, with an additional base price hike I'm sure. I strongly dislike the Exec package as well.

[TruthGuY]

Sorry to burst your bubble... but Backup cameras will not be standard until 2018 MY cars so for now they will milk it till then

[XRAVE]

I can't stand when they don't do al la carte. Just about every other model allows you to do the HUD for $1200. That's really the only option I need from that pack.

[azula]

Originally Posted by XRAVE

I can't stand when they don't do al la carte. Just about every other model allows you to do the HUD for $1200. That's really the only option I need from that pack.

Likewise, I loved the look of the HUD but didn't want to pay 4k for it.

[XRAVE]

Retractable headlight washers should be cold weather package along with the heater steering wheel.

Comfort Access keyless entry, while a nice feature, not something I need or use.

Rear view camera, I prefer just the sensors.

Satellite radio with 1 year subscription, not sure how that's relevant in this package.

[TselaG80]

It's a total rip off I feel, for the fact that a back up camera is standard now days on a Honda but not a $70K+ Bmw blows my mind.

Idc for heated steering wheel (makes hands sweaty) retractable head light washers are useless, HUD is cool but not needed.

I just want the camera ️haha.

[BMV///M3]

Originally Posted by TruthGuY

Sorry to burst your bubble... but Backup cameras will not be standard until 2018 MY cars so for now they will milk it till then

Yea I know its 2018, but one can hope they'd be proactive about it. Its borderline silly to force customers into a 4k "package" for something you can find in a Honda. On the other hand, one good say its smart business in the way of making money. Doesn't do a lot for customer loyalty/satisfaction though.

[XRAVE]

Originally Posted by BV335

Yea I know its 2018, but one can hope they'd be proactive about it. Its borderline silly to force customers into a 4k "package" for something you can find in a Honda. On the other hand, one good say its smart business in the way of making money. Doesn't do a lot for customer loyalty/satisfaction though.

And I wonder if forcing people into a package they don't need makes up for people like me that opted to not get the package at all when I would have been happy paying for the options I wanted (HUD, Parking Sensors)

[anerbe]

Besides making more money by grouping "nice to have" options with "must have", packages reducs the production complexity of different variations. It helps stabilize the supply base and production forecasts. Of course in markets that demand individual options (i.e. Germany), they offer more a la carte options.

[Bluex]

I think this might be a nifty idea