Backup parking assist

[heavybrew]

Hey all,

I finally had it with the wife backing up the car. She is smaller than me and complains that she cannot see behind the Magnum to park it. Well, i went to the dealer to inquire about the parking assist sensor and they said it would cost about $500 installed. Has anyone installed one of these kits off of ebay, they cost about $50 and I am thinking it is a great alternative. My concern is quality, i would hate to install one of these kits only to have it work for a couple of days!

[flexion]

I thought the parking assist sensors are factory default in all LX models??

well, I have never tried any aftermarket parking system myself, but I watched a show on tv, where they tested different "cheap" aftermarket installations, and they all failed the tests.. either way too sensible, beeping all the time, or they dont recognize objects reliable..

[LP81]

When I ordered my '06 Mag-SXT, I asked for that package (the sensors, lugnut locks and such) and I was told that the factory doesnt install it, as it is an "accessory package" not a factory option. So when my car finally comes in they wull have to install it at the dealership seperatly, charging me parts and labor....

[flexion]

here in europe park assist is not an optional package. sensors and led indicator are built-in by factory. the only thing my dealer had to install afterwards was the uconnect system..

[hyperbolic]

I had a $100 dollar kit installed at an audio shop. It's been working fine for a year now. The shop installed the sensors in the bottom edge of the bumper, probably to make it easier. I get signals backing out of driveways. If you get it installed make sure they don't do that to you.